The Bears are a 3-point favorite in this game, indicating a rushing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Chicago Bears as the 3rd-most run-centric team in the league near the goal line (context-neutralized) right now with a 49.8% red zone run rate.THE BLITZ projects Justin Fields to be a more important option in his offense's running game near the goal line this week (30.5% projected Red Zone Carry Share) than he has been this year (18.0% in games he has played).Justin Fields has run for 0.44 touchdowns per game on the ground this year (on average), one of the highest marks in the NFL among QBs (95th percentile).Opposing squads have rushed for the 2nd-most touchdowns in football (1.50 per game) versus the Detroit Lions defense this year.
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