The Bears totally punished the poor Lions last week in Detroit.  The Bears opened up the offense and let Kyle Orton throw the ball around with outstanding results.  He completed 24 of 34 passes for 334 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 interceptions.  Matt Forte didn’t have his best game of the year rushing for 36 yards (2.4 ypc) and he also caught 4 passes for 25 yards (6.3 avg) but he scored a TD on the ground and in the air.  Rashied Davis (6 rec, 97 yards) and Devin Hester (5 rec, 66 yards, TD) both stepped up in the passing game for the Bears last week.  The Bears rolled up an amazing 425 yards in the game last week bogarting the football for 38:15 of the game making it very easy to win.  The Lions could only muster 185 yards of offense against the Bears’ stout defense last week.  The Bears are now 3-2 on the season with this win.

The Bears have to be excited about facing a Lions team that is allowing 37.7 points and 430.3 yards per game this season.  The Bears will keep the ball on the ground with rookie Matt Forte (347 yards rushing) and ex-Lion Kevin Jones against the Lions who are allowing a stunning 207.7 yards rushing per game and 5.6 yards per carry.  The Lions only have three sacks this season so look for Kyle Orton to take some shots down the field after the running game is established.  Opposing QBs have a rating of 122.5 this season against the Lions.

The Lions will come out firing the football all over the field in this game as the Bears are allowing 246.5 yards passing per game this season.  The plan will be to attack 2nd year CB Corey Graham who will likely be covering Roy Williams.  Look for a lot of 1-back sets for the Lions’ in this game as they want to get a lead throwing the ball and then grind out the game with Rudi Johnson on the ground.

PREDICTION:  CHICAGO BEARS 21, DETROIT LIONS 20

The Bears will be without starting right cornerback Nathan Vasher tomorrow after he underwent surgery on his right hand earlier this week.  Vasher has 13 tackles and a interception so far this season.  2nd year man Corey Graham will be starting at CB in Vasher’s place and the Lions are sure to attack his side of the field.  He has made 11 tackles so far this season for the Bears.

The Bears will be without top WR Brandon Lloyd tomorrow against the Lions due to a knee injury.  Lloyd leads the Bears this season with 15 catches for 249 yards (16.6 avg) with 1 TD grab.  Marty Booker (3 rec, 34 yards, TD), Devin Hester (5 rec, 40 yards, TD) and Rashied Davis (9 Rec, 92 yards) will have to pick up the slack against the Lions so look for the Bears to keep the ball on the ground.

The Bears were just barely good enough to win this game on Sunday Night.  Kyle Orton was so-so again as he completed 18 of 34 passes for 199 yards with 3 TD passes and 2 interceptions.  Rookie RB Matt Forte had a tough night as he carried the ball 19 times for 43 yards (2.3 ypc) and he also caught 5 passes for 42 yards (8.4 avg).  Greg Olsen, Devin Hester and Marty Booker each caught 1 TD apiece from Kyle Orton against the Eagles.  The Bears finished up with 78 yards rushing on 26 carries (3.0 ypc) and they also completed 18 of 34 passes for 178 yards.

Strong safety Kevin Payne (9 tackles, interception) and linebacker Brian Urlacher (8 tackles) led a so-so defensive effort by the Bears.  The Eagles finished up with 103 yards rushing on 23 carries (4.5 ypc) and they also completed 25 of 41 passes for 237 yards.  The Bears are now 2-2 on the season with this win.