It’s close, but thanks to a home-field advantage (does that even exist anymore?), the oddsmakers favor the Panthers over the Bears this weekend.
Both the Bears and Panthers have exceeded expectations thus far this season. Chicago’s defense is, once more, among the upper echelons of the NFL. Meanwhile, Teddy Bridgewater is proving to be one of pro football’s more efficient and effective quarterbacks. Something, somewhere, perhaps, has to give.
The Windy City Gridiron’s staff notes for keys to a Bears victory over Carolina on Sunday.
Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter
Offense: Repeat the broken record that is I, and run the ball.