Chargers (2-5) at Bears (3-3)
Chargers schedule
W ..... Indianapolis ..... 30-24 L ........ at Detroit ........ 13-10 L ......... Houston ......... 27-20 W ........ at Miami ........ 30-10 L .......... Denver .......... 20-13 L ....... Pittsburgh ....... 24-17 L .... atTennessee .... 23-20 Oct.27 ..... atChicago ..... 1 Nov. 3 .... Green Bay .... 4:25 Nov.7 ...atOakland ...8:20 Nov. 18 .. K.C. (Mex.) .. 8:15 Nov. 24 ............. BYE ............. Dec.1 .... atDenver .... 4:25 Dec. 8 at Jacksonville 4:05 Dec.15 ..Minnesota ..8:20 Dec. 21 or 22 Oakland TBD Dec. 29 . at Kansas City .. 1
Bears schedule
L ......... Green Bay ......... 10-3 W ....... atDenver ....... 16-14 W ... at Washington ... 31-15 W ........ Minnesota ........ 16-6 L at Oakland (London) 24-21 BYE
L ..... New Orleans ..... 36-25 Oct.27 ...L.A.Chargers ...1 Nov. 3 ... at Philadelphia ... 1 Nov. 10 ......... Detroit ......... 1 Nov. 17 . at L.A. Rams . 8:20 Nov. 24 ...... N.Y. Giants ...... 1 Nov. 28 ... at Detroit ... 12:30 Dec. 5 ........ Dallas ........ 8:20 Dec. 15 .... at Green Bay .... 1 Dec. 22 .. Kansas City .. 8:20 Dec. 29 ... at Minnesota ... 1
Sunday, 1 p.m.
Field, Chicago
TV: Fox
Danny Sheridan’s line: by 5 ⁄2
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Chargers’ keys to victory: With the Chargers facing a Bears pass rush that includes OLB Khalil Mack, who has 4 ⁄2 sacks and four
1 forced fumbles this season, the goal is simple: Protect QB Philip Rivers. How do you do that against this Bears’ defense? Get rid of the ball quickly and lean heavily on RB Melvin Gordon, who even against this dominant Bears’ front has the potential to break off a big play. On defense, the Chargers need to pressure QB Mitchell Trubisky and force him to beat them from the pocket.
Bears’ keys to victory: The Bears’ defense has been a force, and they’ll need to bring the pressure against a struggling Chargers offense. Chicago needs to force mistakes from QB Philip Rivers, who has thrown six interceptions this season. Stopping Melvin Gordon also will be a focus for one of the NFL’s best run defenses, which has allowed just 83 rushing yards per game. The Bears need to get QB Mitchell Trubisky into a rhythm, either by establishing the run with RB David Montgomery or setting up Trubisky for easy completions.
Matchup to watch: Chargers RB Melvin Gordon vs. Bears’ run defense. After missing the first four games this season because of a contract holdout, Gordon returned to the lineup in Week 5. But since his return, Gordon has rushed for just 81 yards on 36 carries. Things won’t get easier for Gordon against the Bears.
Who wins? The Bears have the defensive talent to continue to frustrate and force mistakes against a Chargers offense still looking for consistency.
Bears, 24-13
ET,
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