Bears predictions: Week 2 vs. Vikings
The Sun-Times’ Bears experts make their picks for Sunday's home opener: Patrick FinleyBears, 28-24: I'm more concerned about the Vikings defense giving up the third-fewest rushing yards in the NFL last week than I am their blitz scheme, which Caleb Williams traditionally handles with aplomb. When he was sacked 68 times in 2024, only five came from the Vikes. Last week: 0-1.Jason LieserBears, 34-29: The Bears aren't going to rip up a Brian Flores defense like they did to the Panthers' last week,…
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