Chicago Bears: 3 Bold predictions for Week 2 vs. Giants

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 13: Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears, Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears and Tashaun Gipson #38 of the Chicago Bears celebrate during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /

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3. Chicago Bears hold Saquon Barkley to under 150 total yards

At first glance, you are either scratching your head or face-palming yourself. How can Barkley be held in check for the second straight game? The Bears didn’t do that to the Lions and Eddie Goldman is out — so how can that happen once again?

The answer is simple; the Bears tend to play better at home. In addition, they did not have a proper game plan for Adrian Peterson, who was playing his first game as a Lion. Sure, the Bears have had to deal with Peterson while he was a member of the Vikings but Week 1 is, more often than not, a toss-up, especially this season with no preseason games to show for.

With the film from the Pittsburgh Steelers, expect defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano to get creative. On top of that, there is the chance that free-agent Robert Quinn makes his debut as a Bear.

This type of performance will put immense pressure on Daniel Jones and Pagano is known for attacking quarterbacks. Holding down Barkley just might be the key ingredient for victory.

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