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Detroit -2 versus Chicago
Although we were impressed with the fight of the Bears in Washington last week, we see no way of how they will keep up with the improved Lion squad. Many league pundits have predicted the Lions to be the upstart team in the NFC in 2005 and they very well may be right. The improvement of the Lions is due to their defense – traditionally in years past their achillies heel. With an tough defensive line and active young secondary, they are going to give young rookie Kyle Orton headaches with their various blitz schemes. We cant see the Bears reaching the endzone more than once in this contest.
The Lions wont score at will, but we think that their young skill players will make enough plays to reach the endzone twice. Look for Mike Williams and Roy Williams to exploit the undersized Bears secondary. Play action passing will be a key area of execution for the Lions in an effort to neutralize Brian Urlacher. You will see RB Kevin Jones early and often, but as the game progresses, the Lions will move away from their running game and look to stretch the field with their young WR’s.
Not a blowout, as the Bears hang tough, but the Lions easily cover the 2 point spread.
Predicted final: Detroit 20 Chicago 13
Detroit -2 versus Chicago
Although we were impressed with the fight of the Bears in Washington last week, we see no way of how they will keep up with the improved Lion squad. Many league pundits have predicted the Lions to be the upstart team in the NFC in 2005 and they very well may be right. The improvement of the Lions is due to their defense – traditionally in years past their achillies heel. With an tough defensive line and active young secondary, they are going to give young rookie Kyle Orton headaches with their various blitz schemes. We cant see the Bears reaching the endzone more than once in this contest.
The Lions wont score at will, but we think that their young skill players will make enough plays to reach the endzone twice. Look for Mike Williams and Roy Williams to exploit the undersized Bears secondary. Play action passing will be a key area of execution for the Lions in an effort to neutralize Brian Urlacher. You will see RB Kevin Jones early and often, but as the game progresses, the Lions will move away from their running game and look to stretch the field with their young WR’s.
Not a blowout, as the Bears hang tough, but the Lions easily cover the 2 point spread.
Predicted final: Detroit 20 Chicago 13
