Detroit at Chicago
Time: 1:00 PM (ET)
Network: FOX
Following a groin injury suffered 3 weeks ago, Jay Cutler is returning to the Bears starting lineup after seeing how the NFC is starting to shape up with the North division being viable to obtain now with Aaron Rodgers out until December with an injured shoulder. The NFC North is the best division in football (record) wise, which the Lions, Bears and Packers all hold a 5-3 record nearing the latter half of the season. Both teams are coming off of victories (Detroit fresh from a bye week), as the Lions will be heading into Soldier Field for a pivotal division meeting. With added rest at the perfect time, we’re going to have to side with the Lions due to the high offense from Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush that will confuse the secondary that’s been on fire this year. We wouldn’t be shocked if the Bears won the game either, but due to Cutler’s first week back we’re siding with Detroit.
UPDATE: Detroit 21, Chicago 19