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* I have a number of errands to run that can’t be done after work or on the weekend, so I’m outta here for a bit. How about your predictions for tonight’s big football game?…

The Green Bay Packers have dominated their rivalry with the Chicago Bears since Aaron Rodgers has led the green-and-gold offense, but Chicago went 12-4 last year, qualified for the playoffs and returns the top-ranked defense. Green Bay has a new head coach and new outlook, and the two NFC hopefuls face off in the 2019 NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday night at 8:20 p.m. ET from Soldier Field. Matt LaFleur takes over as head coach in Green Bay, while Matt Nagy enters his second year in Chicago after a successful rookie campaign. The latest Packers vs. Bears odds show Chicago as a three-point favorite, down from the opening line of -4. The over-under, or total points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 46.5 after opening at 46. In the 17-year history of the NFL Kickoff Game, the home team has won 14 times.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 2:47 pm

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Bears win going away. LaFleur rethinks his football career and takes up hockey.

Comment by Stones Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 2:52 pm
Bears when as long as they don’t have to kick a field goal.

Comment by golface18 Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 2:54 pm
Kickers… it’ll come down to kickers.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 2:54 pm
Green Bay 4 Chicago 0

Comment by Phil Collins Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 2:57 pm
Just booked my bet at the Hammond casino. Took the Bears with the spread.
They had an express line for just the Bears spread bets so that was quick. But the line for any other bets was huge.

Comment by Been There Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 2:59 pm
Da’ Bears 173 Packers negative 42 with Ditka playing tight end in a return to greatness.

Comment by Frank Talks Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 2:59 pm
Recording it, no spoilers. They’ll take it one game at a time and give it 110%.

Comment by Skeptic Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 3:16 pm
Packers 23 - Bears 20

After a strong Bears start culminating in a 13-3 lead at halftime, Rodgers has a strong 3rd quarter showing, with a TD and an FG, while the Bears get shut out in the 3rd. Bears come back with a TD to take back the lead 20-13. Packers get one more FG to bring the game to 20-16. Trubisky looks good until an interception in the Red Zone allows Green Bay to get down the field for a TD with less than 2 minutes. Bears can’t handle a 49-yard field goal, sealing the Packers’ win.

Comment by OutOfState Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 3:20 pm
It’s the NFL, so any given Sunday, etc. Based on overall talent and experience, though, Bears, at home, should win by double digits.

Comment by FFS Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 3:22 pm
-Da’ Bears 173 Packers negative 42 with Ditka playing tight end in a return to greatness.-

DA’ BEARSSS

Comment by SpfdNewb Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 3:30 pm
Bears 28
Packers 18
I predict early problems for Packers this season with a new coach.

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 3:45 pm
Bears 28, Packers 21. I predict that Rodgers doesn’t finish the game.

Comment by Boone's is Back Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 3:47 pm
Bears-46 Cheeseheads-0.

Comment by pool boy Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 3:55 pm
The Bears, much like the IL-GOP will find a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Comment by Angry Republican Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 4:22 pm
As a Swirski cousin, I must offer Bears 3025 Packers -1

Comment by Amalia Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 4:27 pm
Bears D scores 14 to complement the O’s 13 for a total of 27 (one FG of 35 yards or so) Packers score 13 points, all on offense.
Bears 27, Packers 13.

Comment by A guy Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 4:54 pm
Packers win by 20.

Comment by Boat captain Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 6:35 pm
I’d forgotten how much I hated that overdone Superfans bit until seeing it again tonight. Just awful. Embarrassing even.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Sep 5, 19 @ 8:07 pm
As a Bear’s fan, I’m sad to say that I think the Packers will beat the Bears, 10-3.

Comment by Mayor Friday, Sep 6, 19 @ 10:18 am
===Green Bay 4 Chicago 0===

Phil Collins wasn’t far off. He ought to find a bookie for the Sunday games.

Comment by someonehastosayit Friday, Sep 6, 19 @ 10:20 am

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