Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have found the groove of playing with poise and dominance. The Patriots are riding in a three-game winning streak and they are back in the race for the top team in the AFC.
The New England Patriots take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday’s NFL schedule at the Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. A well-rested New England can keep its momentum in outlasting the visiting Bears on Sunday afternoon.
New England dismantled the New York Jets 27-25 on October 16 in which they played without running back Stevan Ridley. In spite of the absence of Ridley (out for the season), Shane Vereen rushed for 114 yards and he caught two of Brady’s three touchdown passes.
There are plenty of disruptions for the Patriots to handle as the season goes on. Middle linebacker Jerod Mayo is out of the season (right knee injury) and sack leader Chandler Jones has ailing hip.
“You do the best you can with whatever the situation is,” coach Bill Belichick said in one of his interviews. “That’s the way it always is, every day. … You hate to see it happen. You hate to be without any player, but every week there’s something you have to deal with.”
Offensively, New England averages 242.1 yards in passing and 103.3 in rushing. Defensively, New England yields 208 in passing and 126.3 in rushing.
The Chicago Bears want to win this game badly. With a 3-4 record, this would be the turning point for the Bears if they desire to be in the playoff.
Chicago suffered a loss at home against the Dolphins last week, 27-14. With three turnovers in the game that led to 10 points, it didn’t help at all in overpowering Miami.
However, the Bears are 3-1 on the road and they have to beat one of the toughest teams at home, winning 12 consecutive home games. The Bears have to defend the high-powered offense of the Patriots.
Offensively, Chicago averages 254 yards in passing and 95.3 in rushing. Defensively, Chicago yields 247.6 in passing and 108.4 in rushing.
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