Tonight at 7:30PM CST on NBC, the Chicago Bears (8-6) visit Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Philadelphia Eagles (8-6). Chicago comes into this pivotal Sunday Night Contest after defeating the Cleveland Browns on the road last week in come-from-behind fashion 38-31. They outscored the Browns 21-7 in the final period to secure a crucial win. Matt Forte rushed for 127 yards to lead the Bears. He also leads the team in rushing this season with 1,200 yards and 7 touchdowns. Jay Cutler has thrown for 2,173 yards this season and 16 touchdowns for Chicago. Their leading receiver is Alshon Jeffery, who has 1,265 yards this season to go along with 7 touchdowns. Brandon Marshall is the team leader for receivers with touchdowns, as he has 10 on the year. Philadelphia can clinch the NFC East with a win and a Dallas loss today. That is possible because Dallas lost at home to Green Bay last week. The Eagles lost 48-30 in Minnesota, but Green Bay's win kept Philly at the top of the East division. Quarterback Nick Foles threw for 428 yards and 3 touchdowns in a losing cause. Foles also leads the team with 2,398 passing yards on the season and 23 touchdowns. He filled in at starting QB halfway through the year due to Michael Vick's injury, shutting him down for the remainder of the season. LeSean McCoy leads the Eagles' rushing attack with 1,343 yards and 7 touchdowns. He is the only player with over 1,000 rushing yards this season. DeSean Jackson has 1,275 receiving this yards and 9 touchdowns, as he is the only receiver over the 1,000 yard barrier this year. This should be a great game as both teams need this win to stay in contention for their respective division titles and a home playoff game. I think the Eagles, being at home, will win this game with their passing attack and move one step closer to a playoff berth.
