PREDICTIONS

The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ Week 8 game Sunday against the Jets at Soldier Field:

RICK MORRISSEY

Bears, 27-13: Mitch Trubisky needs a game in which his throwing accuracy is better than his running ability. Matt Nagy needs a postgame news conference in which he has actual reason to compliment his quarterback. The Jets will provide. Season: 4-2.

RICK TELANDER

Bears, 28-14: I’ve had my faith in the Bears’ defense rocked. Khalil Mack in pass coverage with a bad ankle is absurd. Turn him loose on baby Jets QB Sam Darnold. Time to get nasty. Now or never. Season: 4-2.

ADAM L. JAHNS

Bears, 30-20: Everything says that the Bears should win this game ... which means they might lose. This game will say a lot about where the Bears stand under Nagy. Season: 3-3.

PATRICK FINLEY

Bears, 24-15: Nagy tamped down the notion of a mustwin game. But if the Bears think they have a chance at the playoffs, they simply have to win a home game against a rookie quarterback who’s missing his receptions leader and secondleading rusher. Season: 4-2.

MARK POTASH

Bears, 31-17: Trubisky and the Bears’ improving offense have a good matchup against a leaky Jets defense. With or without Mack, the Bears’ defense figures to snap back against Darnold after two tough games. Season: 5-1.