5 bold predictions for Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions week 11

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Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions, Justin Fields
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2. Justin Fields will account for four total touchdowns 

Justin Fields is coming back from an injury into the best situation he has had in his NFL career. Fields last played against the Vikings but left early. Against Washington, the Bears scored 40 points, and he was making his best progress with D.J. Moore and Cole Kmet. Both have done fine with Tyson Bagent, but both could explode with their top passer back.

More than that, since he left, Darnell Mooney has been healthier, and Tyler Scott has found a role. The Bears are getting Khalil Herbert healthy, and he has been just as efficient as D’onta Foreman. Sunday will be the first time both are rolling at the same time. 

It will be the second time that Teven Jenkins and Nate Davis have a chance to get serious work next to each other. They scored 40 points against Washington, and then Davis got hurt against the Vikings. 

Still, even against Washington, the Bears did not have Braxton Jones, and Larry Borom was getting worked by Chase Young. Jones looks to be having a good season. 

So, Justin Fields has the best pass catchers of his career, the best offensive line of his career, and the best running back rotation. He gets a Lions defense that has given up 30 points or more in three games already this season. Look for Fields to have a long run, a quarterback sneak from close, and two passing touchdowns as the Bears are in a shootout.