A classic, non-divisional matchup is on tap for Week 12 as the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears. The Bears enter the contest as slight home favorites in what is expected to be a clear, cool day in Chicago.
Game Details:
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears
- Date: Sunday, November 23
- Time: 1:00 PM EST
- Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
- Weather Forecast: 49°F, Clear, Wind 6 mph
- TV: CBS
- Point Spread: Bears -2.5
- Total (Over/Under): 45.5
What to Know About the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers come into this Week 12 game with a recent record of “W L W,” suggesting a team that has been competitive but is searching for consistency. While their full-season record isn’t detailed in recent reports, a snapshot from late October showed them at a respectable 4-2.
The Steelers’ injury situation appears relatively manageable compared to their opponent. While center Zach Frazier was noted to be playing through a calf injury in late October, the team had a clean injury report for their Week 8 game against the Packers. The health of the offensive line will be critical against a Bears defensive front, even one that is dealing with its own issues.
What to Know About the Chicago Bears
The Bears will have home-field advantage, but they will be doing so without several key defensive players. The team has been hit hard by injuries, with defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (Achilles) and cornerback Terell Smith both on injured reserve and out for the season.
More pressingly, the Bears’ injury report from Week 11 listed outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard as OUT for their game against the Vikings. His status for this matchup against Pittsburgh is a major storyline to watch. Facing the Steelers without two of your primary pass rushers would be a significant disadvantage.
Prediction
This game will likely be decided in the trenches, and injuries could be the determining factor. The Bears are favored by 2.5 points, which is a standard nod to playing at home. However, their defense is significantly compromised. The season-ending loss of DE Dayo Odeyingbo and the questionable status of OLB Jonathan Greenard depletes the pass rush and the team’s overall defensive integrity.
The Steelers, while inconsistent, are built to exploit such weaknesses with a physical brand of football. The clear and calm weather forecast (49°F, 6 mph wind) should not be a disruptive factor for either offense and may favor passing and scoring more than a typical windy day at Soldier Field.
Given the Bears’ significant defensive injuries, the Steelers are in a prime position to control the game. It is difficult to trust Chicago to cover the spread, even at home, when they are missing so much talent on one side of the ball. The good weather and Chicago’s defensive issues also suggest that points could be easier to come by than the teams’ reputations might suggest.
The Pick: Steelers +2.5Over/Under: Over 45.5
Predicted Final Score: Steelers 27, Bears 20
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