The Bears visit the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon looking to improve to 2-1 on the season.
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The first Sunday afternoon with Bears football of the 2018 season delivers a favorable matchup against the struggling Cardinals. It’s a chance for the Bears to move into first place in the NFC North for the first time since December 2013 after the Packers and Vikings each lost their Week 3 matchups.
Opportunity is knocking on the door or the Bears after their victory over the Seahawks on “Monday Night Football.” The defense appears to be a major strength behind the addition of Khalil Mack and the offense has shown signs of potential under Matt Nagy. If the team can get rolling on both sides of the ball, it could be one of the toughest in the NFL.
The Cardinals should serve up a chance for the Bears to play well based on their first two games of the season. They’re not only 0-2 this season but have been rocked by opponents, 58-6. No team scored fewer points through Week 2, and now they’re going up against Mack and the Bears. Unless Sam Bradford or David Johnson can pull a rabbit of his hat, it’s going to be a long afternoon for Arizona.
The inactives for the game don’t include any surprises. The Bears will be without cornerback Marcus Cooper, safety DeAndre Houston-Carson, linebacker Kylie Fitts and wide receiver Javon Wims, among others. The Cardinals won’t have starting offensive lineman Andre Smith or defensive tackle Olson Pierre.
