After a 41-15 blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 of the preseason, the Chicago Bears look to get back on track against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3 to finish the preseason with a winning record. These games are huge for Chicago, as they provide opportunities for Matt Nagy and the rest of the coaching staff to evaluate a ton of young talent for a roster that's going to be competing for a playoff run in 2021.
The most exciting position group on this team is easily the quarterbacks, who have been the subject of much talk in the offseason for the Bears. Justin Fields has played with some inconsistency in the preseason, while starting quarterback Andy Dalton has provided smart, steady play, just as a veteran like him should.
Pair either one of those two with a talented receiver duo of Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney, a deep running back and tight end room, and a stellar defense, and we could easily see Chicago making some noise down the stretch this year.
Here are 4 bold predictions for Chicago's final preseason game.
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4. Jesse James provides legitimate TE competition
Veteran tight end Jesse James has provided solid production in his career with the Steelers and Lions, but he's buried under Jimmy Graham and Cole Kmet on the Bears' depth chart at the moment. James has had a productive preseason, however, as he's finished second on the team in receiving yards in each game, with 38 and 54 in Week 1 and 2, respectively.
He's got super reliable hands, which is something the Bears haven't got from Graham, who's had occasional drop issues since suffering a major injury to his patella tendon.
James will be able to have his biggest game yet on Sunday, and prove to the Bears' coaching staff that he's more than capable of being productive with whatever snaps he gets in 2021.
3. Bears bottle up the Titans run game
Derrick Henry probably won't get many carries in this game, but the Titans' running game is formidable, nonetheless. They've got an amazing O-line to open up holes, which should be a big test for Chicago.
However, the Bears will be able to key in on the running game with their elite front 7, which includes Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman, Khalil Mack, Roquan Smith, Danny Trevathan, and Robert Quinn. Quite the group. In this final match before the season, the Bears will prove that their defense will once again be a force to be reckoned with.
2. Justin Fields runs all over Tennessee
Fields has already shown out on the ground thus far in the preseason, as he's ran for 79 yards on 9 carries in the two games. That'll be nothing compared to this week, however, given that this is Fields' last opportunity to flash his talent in game action until he gets live reps in a regular season game.
He'll take advantage, and rip off a couple big runs, including one for a TD.
1. Bears edge out the Titans in a low-scoring affair
Neither of these teams will have explosive offenses out on the field for this one, and both teams have decent depth on the defensive side of the ball. Thus, it won't be a high-scoring affair.
But with Justin Fields needing something to prove in this final preseason game, he'll be playing with a chip on his shoulder and lead a few scoring drives that will prove to be decisive.
Final score prediction: Bears 16, Titans 14
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