Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Schedule: Early Game-by-game Predictions
By Matt Shetler
Week 3: Steelers vs. Chicago Bears
Dec. 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) walks off the field after defeating the Detroit Lions 26-24 at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Kickoff Time: 8:30 PM Eastern
Network: NBC, Sunday Night Football
This all depends on if the Steelers decide to force some turnovers this season.
Both teams have had their struggles on the offensive line during the past couple of seasons, but both teams are also expected to have pretty stout defenses.
With that being said I expect a shootout.
Jay Cutler has some weapons to throw to and Brandon Marshall will certainly be a handful to stop, but my biggest concern is what Matt Forte will be able to do catching the ball out of the backfield.
The Bears will put up a ton of points on the Steelers defense, but at the end of the day Cutler will make one of his customary mistakes and the Steelers will escape with a win.
Prediction: Steelers 35-31 (2-1)