Windy City Gridiron makes its picks for Bears-Seahawks For as painful a

s the Bears’ defeat to the Packers in shocking fashion was last Sunday Authentic Dion Sims Jersey , they still have an entire road of a season ahead of them. To let one game sink the efforts of one aggressive off-season would be the mark of an immature, mentally weak team. Under a firm Matt Nagy and company, this Bears team feels like anything but mentally weak. Although, until they prove it, most will see them in such a fashion. The Bears are still waiting for their first win under Nagy, and standing in their way is Russell Wilson and the Seahawks in a primetime tilt. Here are Windy City Gridiron’s staff picks for Bears-Seahawks. Robert Zeglinski: Bears 27 Seahawks 16For as good as Wilson is, I have a hard time believing he can overcome the Seahawks’ abundance of injuries on both sides of the ball. A player that isn’t injured in Germain Ifedi also has to block Khalil Mack, a matchup that is as skewed in the Bears’ favor as possible. I also have a hard time believing this is a Bears team that lets one defeat get into their heads. This doesn’t feel like the mentally weak squads under Marc Trestman and John Fox. Consistent change and success is coming, even if it didn’t happen in the first week of a new era. Beating down an inferior and depleted Seattle roster is the first integral step.Lester Wiltfong Jr.: Bears 27 Seahawks 17Seattle’s offensive line is bad. It’s so bad that we’re going to see an Aaron Lynch get a sack this week, a couple from Khalil Mack, one from Leonard Floyd, one from Akiem Hicks, and another from Eddie Goldman. On offense we’re going to see Nagy take a page out of the Broncos playbook from a week ago, and run the ball about 30 times with Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen. Mitchell Trubisky will have a much cleaner game on his home turf under the lights. The Bears even their record at 1-1 and prove the good we saw last week wasn’t a fluke. Aaron Leming: Bears 27 Seahawks 17As I write this, my heart is still hurting over Sunday night’s loss to Green Bay. Even so, I had the Bears losing Week 1 to the Packers, even if I didn’t expect them to blow a 20-point lead. This week, I had them projected to win and I’m sticking by that for a few reasons. First, Seattle is simply not good. I watched them against the Broncos and if it wasn’t for a three-interception performance from Case Keenum, the game likely isn’t as close as 27-24. Second, Seattle’s offensive line is terrible. The Bears had four sacks in the first half last Sunday and I expect that to rollover into Monday night. The Bears are at home after almost upsetting the Packers on the road. There’s no way I can see them starting off 0-2 for the fourth straight year with this much talent on the field.Jacob Infante: Bears 20 Seahawks 13As has been the case for the team in recent years, the Seahawks have a bad offensive line. With Doug Baldwin out for this matchup, the Seahawks will also lack a threatening weapon on offense. Chicago’s defense should have a field day against Seattle’s offense, regardless of how talented Wilson is. The Seahawks have their fair share of defensive playmakers, which makes me think that this game should be somewhat close. Nonetheless, they aren’t nearly as good as their old Legion of Boom glory days. That should give Trubisky and the rest of the offense a chance to regain some confidence after blowing a 20-0 lead in Week 1.Jack Silverstein: Bears 30 Seahawks 20The Bears blew it against Green Bay. They know it, we know it, Papa Bear knows it. The good news is that they had a number of strong performers (most notably Aaron Leming’s game ball winners Mack and Howard) and lost in part due to a number of easily correctable mistakes (most notably play-calling and not catching interceptions). The team’s first home game will also see the franchise honoring new Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher. Not that a professional football team needs additional motivation, but having an all-time great in the building, along with his former teammates, will light a spark under this club. As will the Monday Night Football spotlight.Andrew Link: Bears 27 Seahawks 13The Legion of Boom? Not so much anymore. Wilson is a very good quarterback, but there isn’t a whole lot else on that offense. Baldwin is out for this one, which leaves Seattle thin with receiving options. Defensively, the Seahawks still have a decent defensive line and a few promising young players in their secondary. Football is won in the trenches, though, and the Bears have the advantage on both sides of the ball. Expect Mack and company to continue their onslaught against the hapless Seahawks offensive line. Sam Householder: Bears 26 Seahawks 23The Broncos were able to sack Wilson six times a week ago and that includes three by Von Miller. So what could Mack do? The Bears have been abysmal at home in recent years, but there is enough progress shown last week to suggest they will come out this week and try and exorcise those demons, as well as wash off the stink of a nationally televised collapse. The magic number here is 24: Seattle has scored more than 24 points just four times last season. If the Bears can get over that number, they can win. Trubisky has to take care of the football in the process.Josh Sunderbruch: Bears 24 Seahawks 23I predicted that the Packers would be the Bears’ only loss before the bye, and I’m going to stick with that even though I have no faith in this offense. Instead, I think that the defense will show up expecting to have to carry the game, and I think that they can manage that against Seattle. It would be nice if Chicago could actually close a game http://www.bearsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-taylor-gabriel-jersey , but I expect that this will be closer than it needs to be.Ken Mitchell: Bears 23 Seahawks 17Wilson is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, but he’s going to be running for his life (as usual) all game.Seattle, even at their best, was never a great road team, and I think Chicago is going to come out pissed off and hungry. Let’s hope they also come out prepared and ready to make better adjustments in the second half as well. WhiskeyRanger: Bears 27 Seahawks 20After a brutal loss (contributing to my massive hangover), the Bears adjust and rebound in their home opener against a team lacking healthy playmakers outside of Wilson and Earl Thomas. Both Mack and Roquan Smith have another week of practice to get into game shape, and pick up the playbook. They’ll both see their snap counts increase, significantly in the case of Smith, and will be integral to bottling up the quarterback behind that porous offensive line. The Bears offense, while still somewhat inconsistent, takes a step forward in game two of a new system against a defense that allowed Case Keenum to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns. Repetitions matter, and the first team didn’t see many during the preseason. It should gel as the season progresses.Erik Duerrwaechter: Bears 35, Seahawks 14 When the Bears are rolling on all cylinders, they are pretty impressive. Lining a charged up Mack against the Seahawks’ sub-par offensive line is going to create havoc for Wilson. Plus, Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has years of experience in game planning for head coach Pete Carroll and his team from the Pacific Northwest. If the Bears offense gets going and maintains consistent drives, this should be a blowout. And what a better way for Nagy to redeem himself than a win at Soldier Field during the same night Brian Urlacher is honored for being inducted into the Hall of Fame. EJ Snyder: Bears 24, Seahawks 20The Seahawks are one of the teams that went through as many changes (or more) than the Bears did this off-season. They’ve got potential to gel and be good, but they’ll have growing pains too. I think the Bears are closer to clicking on the offensive side, plus I trust Nagy a whole lot more than I do Brian Schottenheimer. The Mack-led Bears defense tightens up a bit and doesn’t allow the long easy plays they did against Green Bay while pressuring Wilson early and often to force mistakes.Patti Curl: Bears 52 Seahawks 18This time Nagy actually practices what he preaches about not taking his foot off the gas against a tragically flawed Seahawks secondary with plenty of tape available to prepare to attack their defensive system. All the people complaining that Trubisky hasn’t shown them anything will get shown something on Monday. They’ll either like what they see or cling desperately to their Biscuit hate as they fade into irrelevance.On the other side, the defense will have Wilson scrambling, dancing, and ultimately chewing on grass until the cows come home.The Bear’s Den, August 23, 2018 BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!BEARRRSSSS / DRAFT / FREE AGENCYZeglinski: Bears competitions to watch the rest of the preseason – The Rock River Times - It’s been an arduous summer ride, but this Saturday’s Bears preseason dress rehearsal against the Kansas City Chiefs begins the final countdown towards Chicago finalizing it’s 2018 53-man roster. What the approximate last month has done is a facilitate Bears positional battles.Perez: Is Tarik Cohen the NFL’s most dangerous punt returner? - Bears Wire - Chicago Bears RB Tarik Cohen was picked as the player most likely to be this year's All-Pro punt returner by NFL.comStankevitz: A unit-by unit look at what questions the Bears will have to answer in putting together their 53-man roster - NBC Sports Chicago - Almost every unit has a key question that will have to be answered as the Bears work to find the right mix of players for their Week 1 53-man roster.Cox: Tarik Cohen projected as first-team All-Pro for 2018 - NBC Sports Chicago - NFL.com released early projections for this year’s first-team All-Pros, and Tarik Cohen was the only Bears player to make the cut. The caveat? It’s not on offense.LeGere: 5 questions Bears must answer in next 2 weeks - 247Sports - With just 17 days of preparation left before the Bears head north for their Sunday night regular-season opener against the Packers in Green Bay, they still have plenty of questions.LeGere: Bears' Robertson-Harris continues to grow into defensive end role - Daily Herald - Defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris is trying to parlay his successful preseason into the starting job at right end on a Bears defense that was a top-10 unit last year but is looking for someone to team with defensive end Akiem Hicks and nose tackle Eddie Goldman,Wiederer & Campbell: What to make of the Bears defense as it suddenly limps toward Week 1 - Chicago Tribune - The Bears suddenly have injury issues with three key defensive players — Leonard Floyd, Roquan Smith and Akiem Hicks — which brings into question just what to expect from the defense in 2018. Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer discuss in Real Talk.Wiederer: New helmet rule has Bears perplexed 'You don’t really know how you’re supposed to tackle anymore' - Chicago Tribune - As the NFL tries to heighten player safety with a new rule that prohibits players from lowering their head and initiating contact with their helmets, confusion has spread. Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller drew a bogus penalty Saturday, bringing new questions on the matter.Campbell & Wiederer: Injuries hit the Bears on defense - Chicago Tribune - Welcome to the weekly Bear Download podcast with Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer.Finley: Matt Nagy, Mitch Trubisky uniting for first Bears gameplan together - Sun-Times - Mitch Trubisky knows how Matt Nagy likes to coach. This week, he’s learning how he likes to gameplan.Potash: NFL helmet rule enforcement creating havoc - Sun Times - If it takes the kill shot out of the game ... it’s worth the pain NFL teams, players and fans are suffering now — and will suffer this season.NFL breakout players 2018: WR Josh Bellamy will bust butt for the Bears - SBNation.com - The wide receiver can run any route, and he’ll do whatever the Bears ask of him.Bernstein: Key Bears Are Getting Hurt, Again - 670 The Score - Leonard Floyd, Akiem Hicks and Roquan Smith have various ailments.Gabriel: Breaking Down Bears' Roster Bubble - 670 The Score - Injuries at linebacker and tight end could affect decisions elsewhere.Joniak's Journal: Confusion Reigns Regarding Helmet-Contact Rule - 670 The Score - The Bears were back at work Tuesday preparing for a game against the Chiefs on Saturday. Here are the notes and observations of the day.First impression: There are frustrated players throughout the league who aren't sure what to make of the new helmet-contact rule and all the flags thrown correctly or incorrectly. Eurich: Bears on roster bubble - 247Sports - These Chicago Bears are facing a battle to make the roster.Eurich: Bears weekly top matchups - 247Sports - The 2018 season will feature a lot of tough matchups for the Chicago Bears.Friedell: Chicago Bears' Roquan Smith, James Daniels could crack starting lineup - ESPN - With top pick Roquan Smith finally ready to see preseason action, the Bears should get early contributions from him, James Daniels and Anthony Miller.Dannehy: RRH Could Be the Pass Rusher the Bears Need - Da Bears Blog - While fans debate far-fetched trade scenarios for former first-round picks like Khalil Mack Trey Burton Jersey , Dante Fowler and Shane Ray, the player they’re most likely going to need to pick up the slack is a former undrafted rookie free agent with just two career sacks.Medina: Could the Bears Trade From Their Offensive Line Depth to Address Other Areas of Need? - Bleacher Nation - The Bears have a group of offensive linemen for a limited number of spots on the 53-man roster. Is there possible trade bait here?Medina: The NFC North is Loaded with Red Zone Studs, But Trey Burton is the Best of the Bunch - Bleacher Nation - Trey Burton as an elite red zone target? Yes, please!Mayer: Trubisky continuing to focus on timing, rhythm - ChicagoBears.com - With each practice and preseason game, the rhythm and timing between Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and his receivers has improved. But it’s a never-ending process that remains a work in progress.Mayer's Chalk Talk: What will Miller’s role be this year? - ChicagoBears.com - Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses rookie receiver Anthony Miller’s role this season, wideout Kevin White playing late into the second half against the Broncos and the status of injured outside linebacker Aaron Lynch.Mayer: Robertson-Harris emerging on defensive line - ChicagoBears.com - Being bigger and stronger with faster hands than he was a year ago is already paying dividends for Bears defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris, who ranks second in the NFL this preseason with 3.5 sacks.Cox: Bears rookie Bilal Nichols’ pass-rush moves are ‘on a veteran level’ - Bears Wire - Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman already sees rookie fifth-round pick Bilal Nichols developing quickly.POLISH SAUSAGENFL refuses to admit mistake while admitting mistake – ProFootballTalk - The new rule against lowering the helmet to initiate and make contact is very broad and all-encompassing. And the league refuses to change it. Meanwhile, the league has changed it. In this age of truth isn’t truth and crime isn’t crime, change isn’t change.KNOW THY ENEMYDeadspin explains why the Detroit Lions suck - Pride Of Detroit - Sometimes it’s helpful to admit it.George Iloka: How Does He Fit as a Viking ? - Daily Norseman - When I saw George Iloka got cut by the Bengals - apparently a salary cap casualty - I wondered if Mike Zimmer would attempt to sign him.After all he made an attempt a couple years ago, and sure...Bukowski: Could Mike McCarthy, Packers go without a fullback in 2018? - Acme Packing Company - With a crowded backfield, added tight ends, and tough decisions elsewhere, the Packers could go without a fullback for the first team in years.Matthew Stafford knows his career will be judged by postseason results – ProFootballTalk - Matthew Stafford’s statistics say he’s had a really solid nine-year career. His playoff record says he has more left to do. Stafford has passed for almost 35,000 yards, including 5,038 yards in 2011, and thrown 216 touchdowns, including 41 in 2011.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRONSunderbruch: No Pass Rush, No Problem? - Windy City Gridiron - The Bears are thin at outside linebacker, but they have real strength in the secondary. Contrary to myth, that secondary can get the job done even without pressure up front.Wiltfong: Chicago Bears at Vernon Hills practice open thread - Windy City Gridiron - The Chicago Bears will be on the road tonight, practicing at Vernon Hills High School as a part of their "Varsity Bears" outreach program. With the Chicago Bears on Vernon Hills’ Rust-Oleum Field,...Zeglinski: Chicago Bears DeAndre Houston-Carson has broken arm, out indefinitely - Windy City Gridiron - The injuries are starting to pile up at Halas Hall.Wiltfong: How important is Eddie Goldman to the 2018 Bears? - Windy City Gridiron - Scott Kacsmar of Football Outsiders answered a few questions about the Bears for us and we’ll be sharing them all week. Part 3 is on the value of nose tackle Eddie Goldman.WCG CONTRIBUTORS BEARS PODCASTS & STREAMS2 Minute Drill - Website - iTunes - Andrew Link; Steven’s Streaming – Twitch – Steven Schweickert; T-Formation Conversation - Website - iTunes - Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; WCG Radio - Website - iTunes - Robert ZeglinskiTHE RULESWindy City Gridiron Community Guidelines - SBNation.com - We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. 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