Prediction: Falcons 20, Bears 16

Record: 10-5

This shapes up to be an old school slugfest featuring two good defenses. The Falcons match up well against the Bears’ offense with a stout run defense led by an improved defensive line. On the other side, however, the Bears have made a habit of feasting on bad quarterbacks and will have opportunities against Taylor Heineke. Ultimately, I think the Falcons are better built to withstand lower scoring affairs like this game bodes to be.

X-Factor: Justin Fields. With a lot of factors still up in the air heading into the offseason, this could be Fields’ last home game as a Bear. Fields could do a lot for his case to stay by playing well against a good defense, something he’s struggled with in his career.

Prediction: Bears 20, Falcons 16

Record: 10-5

This will be the home finale for the Chicago Bears in the 2023 season and potentially the last home game for quarterback Justin Fields depending on what the team decides to do this offseason. I think Chicago will continue to play good football and take down the Falcons who are still battling for a playoff spot.

X-Factor: Pass rush. The Bears pass rush has been a lot better all-around since they acquired Montez Sweat. I think that will continue on Sunday against the Falcons and could be a big difference in this game.

Prediction: Bears 24, Falcons 17

Record: 7-8

The Bears are at home against a struggling Falcons team but Atlanta has still remained in the playoff hunt, especially with everyone in the building having uncertain futures. Ultimately, given the fact that Chicago is 4-2 in the last six games, this game is very winnable.

X-Factor: Justin Fields. He’s playing for his career in Chicago at this point so let’s see if he can have a strong showing.

Prediction: Bears 20, Falcons 17

Record: 7-8

This is a matchup of two very similarly built teams. Chicago has the better defense but I’d argue Atlanta has more offensive talent. How this game plays out is anyone’s best guess but this has been a game I’ve had down as a Bears win for a while. Much like Chicago, it’s all a matter of which Falcons team shows up each Sunday. They lost to the Carolina Panthers by a 9-7 score but followed that up with a dominating 29-10 victory over a good Indianapolis Colts team last Sunday. Chicago is favored by three at home but I’d absolutely call this one a toss up.

Prediction: Bears 23, Falcons 20

Record: 7-8

This Falcons team is hard to read. On one hand, they put up only one touchdown against the then one-win Panthers in a 7-9 loss two weeks ago. But last week, they trounced the redhot aColts 29-10 at home on the backs of a strong ground game led by BIJAN Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. They seem worse on the road, which is why I like Chicago by a score at Soldier Field. Defensively, the Falcons may struggle to run against the likes of Sweat on the front four and a strong secondary halting Heinicke through the air. On offense, Fields should find success if they stick to last week’s script that included run plays involving Fields and establishing early connections with Moore and Kmet.

X-factor: Justin Fields. The offense runs through him (literally and figuratively). These last two games are his audition tape to stay under center in Chicago going forward.