A Pick 6 for Bears in a big moment
Brad Biggs (12-4)
The Eagles offensive line has a chance to make this game interesting if it can create time for Nick Foles to operate, but the Philly defense has too many holes after the front four.
24-17 Bears
Rich Campbell (10-6)
The Eagles have quality offensive personnel and significant postseason experience. But the Bears defense always shows up at home, and they should be able to move the ball with a suddenly balanced attack. By containing Fletcher Cox, they’ll win comfortably.
28-16 Bears
David Haugh (12-4)
Chicago is where the Foles magic disappears. The Bears defense in January at Soldier Field is what every NFC playoff team dreads most about the postseason and it will prevail, provided Mitch Trubisky keeps his composure — and keeps the chains moving.
24-16 Bears
Colleen Kane (10-6)
The Bears have risen to every big-game test they’ve faced in the last two months, and that shouldn’t change in the playoffs. At its best, the Bears defense should be able to stop Foles and the defending champions from making another postseason run.
23-17 Bears
Phil Thompson (12-4)
The Eagles have the edge in playoff experience but don’t have last season’s defense or running game. The Bears can win just playing the field-position game and not making mistakes.
23-20 Bears
Dan Wiederer (10-6)
The Bears will have to be sharp to score their first playoff win in eight years. But there’s every reason to believe they’ll be ready for the moment and ultra-prepared to end the Eagles’ repeat bid.
26-17 Bears
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