These predictions can be a barometer of how you feel the team will do overall. Predictions due before the start of first preseason game. Feel free to add in numbers for any questions or add comments to your predictions.
1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
7. Division Record? (6 games)
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
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Atkins&Rebel wrote:3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
don't know why this one amuses me so much ... I want White to actually make something of himself ... don't think the odds are in his favor though
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1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2 10 wins!
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 1000 yards
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? 2018
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? defense
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 3
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? yes
7. Division Record? (6 games) 4-2
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +3
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 3
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 6
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 1000 yards
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? 2018
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? defense
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 3
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? yes
7. Division Record? (6 games) 4-2
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +3
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 3
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 6
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just gauging optimism. If you're confident enough, take the under!Richie wrote:Hmm... Every sportsbook has our win total at O/U 6.5.
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Good questions - I especially like the Kevin White question.
1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2 - Under (8-8)
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 Over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? 2018 (30 for 300)
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? Trubisky (12)
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 8
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? No
7. Division Record? (6 games) 2-4
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +1
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 14
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 13
1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2 - Under (8-8)
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 Over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? 2018 (30 for 300)
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? Trubisky (12)
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 8
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? No
7. Division Record? (6 games) 2-4
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +1
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 14
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 13
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1. Under
2. Over
3. 2018
4. Defense
5. 4
6. No
7. 3-3
8. +5
9. 8
10: 14
2. Over
3. 2018
4. Defense
5. 4
6. No
7. 3-3
8. +5
9. 8
10: 14
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1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2 - OVER, 9-7
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2, OVER 1300
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? Career total, I think he gets cut (or hurt again)
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? Mitch
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? Lol
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? No
7. Division Record? (6 games) 2-4
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +1
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 18
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 11
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2, OVER 1300
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? Career total, I think he gets cut (or hurt again)
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? Mitch
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? Lol
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? No
7. Division Record? (6 games) 2-4
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +1
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 18
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 11
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1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2 Over
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 Under
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? Career
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? Trubisky
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 4
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? Yes
7. Division Record? (6 games) 4-2
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +5
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 13
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 14
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 Under
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? Career
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? Trubisky
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 4
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? Yes
7. Division Record? (6 games) 4-2
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +5
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 13
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 14
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1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2 under
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? 2018... just
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? D
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 5
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? no
7. Division Record? (6 games) 3&3
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +5
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 10
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 14
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? 2018... just
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? D
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 5
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? no
7. Division Record? (6 games) 3&3
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) +5
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) 10
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) 14
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1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2
Over, but only just. 9-7 seems right, but injuries....this team *MUST* avoid injury plagued starters. This can't keep happening.
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2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
Under, mostly because they're going to spread the ball around. I don't see Howard being his workhorse-style self for more than a couple games.
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3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
2018. I don't think he's going to play enough to get injured, and should be year's end have 20+ catches, but doubtful many more.
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4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
Trubisky, probably. Growing pains are a thing, and while I think he's gonna gun for a shitload of TDs, picks will likely be the cost of airing it out. But who the hell knows.
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5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
Probably 7 or 8, minimum.
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6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
No. I think they're still gonna get punked by Aaron Rodgers because he's the Great Satan, and the Vikings are too damned good right now. Wild Card hunt, but NFC is too rough this year.
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7. Division Record? (6 games)
3-3. I think they'll finally sweep the Lions and steal one from the Packers/Vikings.
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8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
Ack, I'm terrible at these kind of predictions. I guess +4?
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9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
Top 10. Let's go with 10. 10th.
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10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
14th, 15th? I feel like there will be some growing pains, injuries, tough division, etc.
Over, but only just. 9-7 seems right, but injuries....this team *MUST* avoid injury plagued starters. This can't keep happening.
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2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
Under, mostly because they're going to spread the ball around. I don't see Howard being his workhorse-style self for more than a couple games.
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3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
2018. I don't think he's going to play enough to get injured, and should be year's end have 20+ catches, but doubtful many more.
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4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
Trubisky, probably. Growing pains are a thing, and while I think he's gonna gun for a shitload of TDs, picks will likely be the cost of airing it out. But who the hell knows.
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5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
Probably 7 or 8, minimum.
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6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
No. I think they're still gonna get punked by Aaron Rodgers because he's the Great Satan, and the Vikings are too damned good right now. Wild Card hunt, but NFC is too rough this year.
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7. Division Record? (6 games)
3-3. I think they'll finally sweep the Lions and steal one from the Packers/Vikings.
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8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
Ack, I'm terrible at these kind of predictions. I guess +4?
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9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
Top 10. Let's go with 10. 10th.
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10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
14th, 15th? I feel like there will be some growing pains, injuries, tough division, etc.
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1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2
Under. Tough division, new offense, lack of continuity and team lacks depth when injuries come.
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
Over. If they're spreading the field out against nickel defenses, Nagy will know that teams will be vulnerable with a bruiser like Howard. 1000 yards isn't a crazy big number or anything.
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
Over. White will be a flat out mismatch against #4 CBs and beat those numbers. The injury thing is fluky and he has something to prove in a contract year.
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
Trubisky. New, detail oriented offense that nobody is going to have down pat in year 1. Add in almost all new targets with the unfamiliarity factor. I love Biscuit, but this year will be more growing pains. And it's not like the Bears D gets a lot of picks or the pass rush has suddenly improved.
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
11... wild guess.
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
Absolutely No. See question 1.
7. Division Record? (6 games)
3-3. Coin flip between that and 2-4. Can't tell if the Pack is going to be good or on a downward trend.
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
-3. We'll make some turnovers on O and same for the D. But I don't think there'll be an exorbitant amount either way.
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
9. I was thinking 9-10, but want to be different from UOK.
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
21. People will gasp, but that's a massive improvement over last year. The answer is different depending on your measuring stick. I've assumed yards here. But scoring may be down a little. We'll see.
Under. Tough division, new offense, lack of continuity and team lacks depth when injuries come.
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
Over. If they're spreading the field out against nickel defenses, Nagy will know that teams will be vulnerable with a bruiser like Howard. 1000 yards isn't a crazy big number or anything.
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
Over. White will be a flat out mismatch against #4 CBs and beat those numbers. The injury thing is fluky and he has something to prove in a contract year.
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
Trubisky. New, detail oriented offense that nobody is going to have down pat in year 1. Add in almost all new targets with the unfamiliarity factor. I love Biscuit, but this year will be more growing pains. And it's not like the Bears D gets a lot of picks or the pass rush has suddenly improved.
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
11... wild guess.
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
Absolutely No. See question 1.
7. Division Record? (6 games)
3-3. Coin flip between that and 2-4. Can't tell if the Pack is going to be good or on a downward trend.
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
-3. We'll make some turnovers on O and same for the D. But I don't think there'll be an exorbitant amount either way.
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
9. I was thinking 9-10, but want to be different from UOK.
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
21. People will gasp, but that's a massive improvement over last year. The answer is different depending on your measuring stick. I've assumed yards here. But scoring may be down a little. We'll see.
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1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2
Under
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
Over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
2018
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
Tru (I think he makes big strides but has a 24/12 ratio, defense nets about 10 INTs
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
11 (reserves mostly)
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
No
7. Division Record? (6 games)
Split 3/3
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
+6
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
8
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
13
Under
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
Over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
2018
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
Tru (I think he makes big strides but has a 24/12 ratio, defense nets about 10 INTs
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
11 (reserves mostly)
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
No
7. Division Record? (6 games)
Split 3/3
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
+6
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
8
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
13
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God bless you guys... I can't think about football right now, it will make me depressed.
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G08 wrote:God bless you guys... I can't think about football right now, it will make me depressed.
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Interesting that we are identical in the top 7.Sugashane wrote:1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2
Under
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
Over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
2018
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
Tru (I think he makes big strides but has a 24/12 ratio, defense nets about 10 INTs
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
11 (reserves mostly)
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
No
7. Division Record? (6 games)
Split 3/3
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
+6
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
8
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
13
Inquiring minds want to know... If we are an above average offense, a top 10 defense and have a positive turnover ratio, how do you square that with finishing only .500, based on Q1?
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Games are played close in the NFL these days. Silly mistakes from inexperience could mean the difference between 6-10 and 10-6. But I do find it curious that many believe we'll have a top 10 defense, a top 15 offense and still not do well record-wise.Mikefive wrote:Interesting that we are identical in the top 7.Sugashane wrote:1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2
Under
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2
Over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)?
2018
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense?
Tru (I think he makes big strides but has a 24/12 ratio, defense nets about 10 INTs
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season?
11 (reserves mostly)
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No?
No
7. Division Record? (6 games)
Split 3/3
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-)
+6
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32)
8
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32)
13
Inquiring minds want to know... If we are an above average offense, a top 10 defense and have a positive turnover ratio, how do you square that with finishing only .500, based on Q1?
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1. Total wins: over/under: 8 1/2 = over
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 = over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? career
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? = Bears D (Bears D 12, Trubisky 10)
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? = 8
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? = yes
7. Division Record? (6 games) = 3-3
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) = +8
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) = 10th
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) = 12th
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: 999 1/2 = over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018 or Kevin White’s career totals (21 receptions for 193 yards)? career
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky or the Bears’ defense? = Bears D (Bears D 12, Trubisky 10)
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? = 8
6. Make Playoffs: Yes/No? = yes
7. Division Record? (6 games) = 3-3
8. Total Turnover Differential? (+/-) = +8
9. Defensive rank at Season End? (1-32) = 10th
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? (1-32) = 12th
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1. Total wins: over/under: over
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 9
6. Make Playoffs: Yes
7. Division Record? 3-3
8. Total Turnover Differential? + 3
9. Defensive rank at Season End? 12
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? 15
2. Jordan Howard rushing yards, over/under: over
3. More receptions/yards: Kevin White in 2018
4. More interceptions: Mitch Trubisky
5. Total number of Bears on IR at end of season? 9
6. Make Playoffs: Yes
7. Division Record? 3-3
8. Total Turnover Differential? + 3
9. Defensive rank at Season End? 12
10: Offensive Rank at Season End? 15