PREDICTIONS

RICK MORRISSEY Lions, 24- 14

It would be just like the Bears to stir up the populace again with a victory over the favored Lions. But false hope isn’t good for the soul. The loss to the Packers was crushing, and it’s hard to see John Fox and his team recovering.

Season: 5- 4.

RICK TELANDER Bears, 21- 17

Nobody knows whom the Bears can or will beat. Or lose to. NOBODY. All that’s guaranteed is surprise and heartbreak. If I can’t do better than sub-. 500, I should quit. Shhh. Season: 4- 5.

ADAM L. JAHNS Lions, 24- 17

Sure, the Bears could win. The Lions aren’t that good. But neither are the Brett Hundley- led Packers. If Bears coach John Fox gets his team to play out another close game, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his receivers will make the difference in the end. Season: 4- 5.

PATRICK FINLEY Lions, 27- 18

The Lions are a different team on the road than at home, right? Not lately against the Bears. Since 2000, the Lions have won six games at Soldier Field. Half of those wins have come in the last four years. Season: 4- 5.

MARK POTASH Bears, 27- 20

While the Bears rarely are worse than when you expect their best, they rarely are better than when you expect the worst. With disillusionment peaking, they’ll respond with a big effort. Season: 4- 5.