Chargers vs. Bears: 7 Bears Players Who Need To Step Up Most
Published by Timothy Hockemeyer on November 18, 2011
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
Chicago and San Diego march into Sunday’s contest via two very different roads.
Of course, Chicago is riding high on the strength of four straight victories. And those victories have come by way of some quality opponents in the Eagles, Buccaneers and Lions.
Meanwhile, the Chargers have taken the low road to Chicago. Their vehicle? Four straight losses by way of the Jets, Chiefs, Packers and Raiders.
On paper, this looks to be an easy win for Chicago.
The Bears are tied for second in the league in forcing turnovers, and the Chargers are tied for first in coughing up the ball.
Philip Rivers leads the league in interceptions and the Bears are fourth in the league in picks.
The Chargers have the league’s 23th-ranked rushing defense and the Bears are riding running back Matt Forte to wins.
What it boils down to is that Rivers has spent most of this year passing for a bunch of yards before turning the ball over and the Bears’ defense has spent much of the season allowing a bunch of passing yards before taking the ball away.
It looks like a match made in heaven for Bears fans.
But looks can be deceiving, and the Bears won’t be taking the Bolts lightly come Sunday.
Rivers is having a down year, but is capable of turning that around at any time. He certainly has the weapons to grease the wheels of that recovery. Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd provide him with a great receiving tandem, and while Antonio Gates has been hobbled by injury this year, he shouldn’t be overlooked. Add to that a impressive tandem of young running backs and the Chargers can shock just about anyone.
Today we look at the players that the Bears need to step up and control key matchups on Sunday to ensure a Bears win.
