It’s unanimous: Patriots will win

Brad Biggs (4-1)

It will be interesting to see how New England attacks the Bears as the Patriots have averaged 148 yards rushing over the last three games and if the ground game gets going it will open things up for Tom Brady. Rich Campbell (3-2)

The Bears are confident with a diverse offense that should trouble a lackluster Patriots front seven, and I was ready to pick them, but injuries to Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack and Prince Amukamara scared me off. David Haugh (4-1)

Bill Belichick says the Bears look like a 5-0 team, but his old boss, Bill Parcells, was right: You are what your record says you are and the Bears will finish Sunday a .500 team because of inconsistency on both sides of the ball the Patriots will exploit. Colleen Kane (3-2)

The Patriots offense has been rolling in their last three victories — against the Dolphins, Colts and Chiefs — and while there may be some upset potential for the Bears at home, I simply don’t think it’s wise to bet against Tom Brady. Phil Thompson (4-1)

The Patriots offense is engineered to nullify the pass rush with quick releases and smart routes. And their defense managed to contain Patrick Mahomes for a half last week. It should be more of the same against Mitch Trubisky. Dan Wiederer (3-2)

This should be one of the more entertaining games at Soldier Field in years, a down-to-the-wire thriller. Even in a loss, the Bears can gain a heightened level of legitimacy.