3 Reasons to Be Hopeful as the Bears Take On the Raiders in Week 7.
The Chicago Bears (1-5) are gearing up to face the Las Vegas Raiders (3-3). Many are apprehensive due to the Raiders' standout players on both offense and defense, like receiver Davante Adams and defensive end Maxx Crosby.
However, the .500 record can be misleading. A closer look reveals that the Bears have chances in this matchup. The Raiders' offense often fails to deliver, is prone to turnovers, and relies on a seasoned quarterback who hasn't fully played since 2020.
Going into Week 7, here are three reasons why Bears fans can be hopeful:
1. **Raiders' Red Zone Difficulties** Football is straightforward: score touchdowns. Yet for the Raiders, this has been challenging. They rank 25th in the league for red zone offense, securing points on just 40% of their attempts. Las Vegas averages only 17 points per game, and their issues become more apparent when nearing the end zone. They complete fewer than half of their passes and have made five interceptions. Given the Bears' fit secondary and the support of their home crowd, anticipate significant defensive moments in the red zone. 2. **Raiders' Tendency to Turn Over** The Bears might find fortune favoring them due to the Raiders' propensity to turn over the ball. Leading the NFL in turnovers, the Raiders have concluded 12 drives this season by handing possession to their adversaries. What's more, four of these blunders resulted in touchdown drives for their opponents. Instead of dwelling on misses, the Bears' mantra should be, "Capitalize on those errors!"
3. **Brian Hoyer's Past Performances** With Jimmy Garoppolo out due to a back injury, former Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer is up to bat. Though Hoyer has a record with the Bears for consistent 300-yard games, it's worth noting that times have changed since 2016. Now 38, Hoyer may bring experience but isn't the type to unsettle defensive strategies. His stats are modest, averaging 200 yards with an occasional touchdown. If the Bears focus on containing receiver Davante Adams, the Raiders' offense might hit a roadblock.
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