I was still on my camping trip and did not see this game other than the highlights, but I was impressed by what I saw and what the box score showed. It is amazing the difference it makes in having skilled, big receivers who can fight shorter cornerbacks for balls. Guys like Earl Bennett and Devin Hester in the past occupied these outside starting receiver roles and couldn't excel. Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery give the Bears two huge threats who have sneaky speed. Each caught a TD pass from Cutler, and Forte and Bush combined for three rushing TD's in the throttling.
The defense also played pretty well. Andrew Luck looked good at times, but the Bear defense stepped up and made some nice plays, including two picks by cornerback Tim Jennings. The defense is certainly aging, but this explosive offense (rarely do we say Bears explosive offense in Chicago) has the potential to be great this year with the balance it has.
Tomorrow is a true test on the road at Lambeau Field as the Bears took on the Packers. The Packers will most likely be without the services of Greg Jennings, but that doesn't mean they should be take lightly. They will be angry about the loss at home to the 49ers, which snapped their 13-game home winning streak. Randall Cobb seems to be emerging for them, and the Bears will have to keep an eye on him or he may make a big play or two.
I think what it comes down to is how well Jay Cutler plays. Aaron Rodgers hasn't demolished the Bears in recent years because they've actually ran eventually against Chicago, so I think the game will be put in Cutler's hands. He hasn't won at Lambeau, and I think he and his guys are primed to prove that they are for real and ready to make a statement. The outlook for the Bears' season will only get brighter with a road win at Green Bay.
Smitty's Forecast: Bears march into Lambeau Field and beat the Packers 24-20.
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