Bears Vs. Jaguars

Last week the Chicago Bears lost what was their one shot to take control of the NFC  North to the Minnesota Vikings. This week the Bears are hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars, and they are trying regain momentum after last weeks disappointing loss and are they are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive this Sunday's game. The Bears are playing the not so impressive Jaguars who are trying to avoid losing four straight games, which would be the first time in five years.

The next 3 games the Bears are playing are at home, and the Bears don't necessarily have to win their last four games to get a playoff spot. However, try explaining that to the players. Their mentality is to win, when asked about the upcoming games, Bears center Olin Kreutz said "Win out. Win the NFC North. We know what we have to do to get in." That just shows the mentality that the Bears players have going into these next couple of games.

If the Bears want to win the next couple of games they have to get their offense back on track. In their first eight games the Bears averaged 27.9 points per game, however recently the offense has been held to 14 points or less in their last 3 of four games. The offense hasn't been the same since Bears QB Kyle Orton was carried off the field with a sprained ankle on November 2. Since his return he has played 3 games and in those games he has had a quarter back rating of 61.2, in the 3 games before his injury he had a quarter back rating of 106.2. That just goes to show that the Bears have been off pace offensively ever since Orton was injured. 

The Jaguars haven't had the best season this year with a record of 4-8,they're sitting in last place of the AFC South, and are 7 games behind the first place Titans. Last year the Jaguars were 11- 5 and beat the Steelers in a wild card game, however this year has been the complete opposite. The Jaguars are really looking to get out of the slump that they are currently in having lost their last 3 games and dont wanna lose a fourth straight game. This weekend, I feel that the team that steps it up and plays like they need the win will come out on top. That means for the Bears to step up their offense and their defense which has been lacking a bit.