3 Things to Watch for when the Chicago Bears Face the Cleveland Browns

Montez Sweat wrecks the Browns offense.

The Chicago Bears need Montez Sweat to continue to be a multiplier on defense since he was acquired at the trade deadline. Sweat has had 3.5 sacks since he arrived in Chicago.

Everyone on the defensive line has been playing better. The defense dominated the Detroit Lions in the second half during last Sunday’s victory.

The Bears need Sweat to be a wrecking ball on Sunday. Joe Flacco still has some good football left in his arm. He is still a statue in the pocket.

That means he will be easy pickings for getting hit if the pass rush can get home. Sweat has to come through with bringing the pressure. It seems like when he is getting up the field, the rest of the line is doing the same thing.

If the Bears can get consistent pressure as they did against the Lions, that is going to put the Bears in a great spot to win.

Justin Fields avenges his horrendous 2021 start in Cleveland.

Fields made his first official NFL start on September 26, 2021. That day started with so much hope and ended with the fear that Fields would be forever damaged by the punishment he took.

Fields was sacked nine times. He was 6-20 for 68 yards. It was evidence that Matt Nagy was a terrible offensive playcaller with his stubbornness to not max protect. It almost felt like Nagy was hazing Fields.

Fields is speculated to be on his way out after this season. That does not mean he still should not make a case to be the team’s long-term franchise quarterback. As he showed last Sunday, if he can make enough plays, the Chicago Bears can win with him.

He needs to walk into this house of horrors for him and perform well. He must continue to play better to keep the team’s slim playoff hopes alive. If he will be traded in the offseason, you would like to see him maintain his trade value. More importantly, you would love to see him leave Cleveland in one piece.