Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals: Week 3 game preview

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GLENDALE, AZ – AUGUST 19: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball while being chased by Tyvon Branch #27 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears won 24-23. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Prediction: Bears win 20-9

This has all the markings of a defensive slugfest. The Cardinals have a good unit still and the Bears have one that is rising to among the best in football. It figures to be a tight battle between them for most of the game. It will come down to which team can establish their running game and which can avoid turning the football over. Both are deadlocked at three turnovers through the first two games, so it will be interesting to see who can protect it better.

Bradford is the more experienced QB so that may prove an advantage, but Trubisky is the most mobile. His ability to extend plays may be decisive in this game as it will force the Cardinals defense to work harder to get to him. That can mean a lot in the 4th quarter when everybody is tired. Trubisky is still itching for his breakout game this season, but he may have to postpone it for a bit until he faces a less dangerous opponent.

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