Can the Chicago Bears Upset the Denver Broncos?

Dec 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears Jay Cutler (6) directs his offense as they play the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

The offensive line has done exceptionally well despite injured players and relying on backups. Center Hroniss Grasu has been out with a neck injury and guard Matt Slauson had taken over, with Vladimir Ducasse filling in for Slauson’s spot. They did very well against the Rams, and if Grasu returns against Denvers powerful defense, it may disrupt the flow of this line. However, Fox putting Grasu back in the line and let the veterans take on Denver may be the perfect front seven. Protection of Cutler must be a full-time three-down job with no room for error.

That takes me to the second area of concern.  The front seven needs to keep the holding calls to a minimum and control behavior on the field, so that no unnecessary roughness or unsportsman-like conduct penalties negate what Cutler or the receivers had managed to accomplish. Giving the running backs space to run will be key in successful drives.

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