Ravens (6-3) at Bears (3-6)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Soldier Field, Chicago
TV: CBS
Tipico Sportsbook line: Ravens by 6 ⁄2
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Ravens’ keys to victory: Baltimore has one of the best rushing offenses in the NFL, and the Ravens should continue to lean on it against a Chicago run defense that has its holes. QB Lamar Jackson remains a threat with his legs, but the Ravens need to get the passing game going and take advantage of a weak Bears secondary. On defense, Baltimore needs to contain QB Justin Fields, who also can be a threat with his arm or legs. But the Bears remain a run-first offense. Stopping RB David Montgomery should be a top priority.
Bears’ keys to victory: The Chicago offense found momentum in the second half of its loss to the Steelers in Week 9, and Chicago will be looking to build on that. Fields is coming off the best game of his young career; he was confident and decisive whether throwing or running. Chicago needs to establish the run to help open things up for Fields. On defense, the Bears face a tall order defending Jackson. Chicago’s defense has done a good job getting after the quarterback, and if the Bears can bring the pressure on Jackson and keep him in the pocket, they’ll be able to limit his impact.
Matchup to watch: Ravens WR Marquise Brown vs. Bears CB Jaylon Johnson. When the Ravens get the passing game going, Brown can be a dynamic weapon. He’s one of Jackson’s favorite targets. Johnson faces a tall order to limit Brown the way the Dolphins did last week.
Who wins? After a stunning loss in Miami a week ago, a rested Baltimore squad gets back on track.
Ravens, 24-20