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Chicago Bears Mailbag: The Trubisky-Bortles comp and more

By Erik Lambert

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws the football in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws the football in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is brought down by Tre’Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills on a quarterback keeper during the first quarter at New Era Field on October 29, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is brought down by Tre’Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills on a quarterback keeper during the first quarter at New Era Field on October 29, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

@mrpchvz
Everyone thinks the #Bears will beat the Bills. The same optimism we had against the Dolphins. I want them to win too. In what scenario can you foresee them losing?

The Dolphins had a ton of advantages in their favor and they still needed overtime to beat the Bears. They had home field, a blisteringly hot day, and a host of coaches on their staff with extensive knowledge of how the Vic Fangio defense works and how to attack it. Buffalo may have home field, but they won’t have the heat or the inside knowledge on their side.

The key for them to upsetting the Bears rests on defense. They have some good players on that side of the ball and they’re well-coached. Mitch Trubisky is often erratic when he’s kept out of rhythm and they have enough talent to make that happen. If they can force some turnovers and keep the game low-scoring, they have a chance to pull it off.

If the Bears are able to score more than 17 points on Sunday, I don’t see Buffalo being able to match that even if the defense is without Mack again.

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