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3 Keys to a Bears Victory Over the Colts in Week 3

The Bears travel to Indianapolis this Sunday to take on the Colts in what should be a winnable game. Here are three things the Bears must do to ensure a win.

By Joseph Grassano

Sep 15, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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The Chicago Bears take on their third consecutive AFC South opponent this weekend. They travel to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to face the Colts at noon CT on Sunday.

The Colts enter this game 0-2 after a mixed bag in their first two games. In Week 1, the Colts stood toe-to-toe with the Houston Texans but lost 29-27. The Colts offense combined for 316 yards of total offense against the Texans. Despite having a great day offensively, the Colts defense gave up 447 yards of total offense to the Texans.

In Week 2, the Colts lost 16-10 to Malik Willis and the Green Bay Packers in a sloppy showing. While the Colts offense combined for 344 yards, they turned the ball over three times. That is never the recipe for a successful offense. On defense, the Colts gave up a combined 363 yards of offense to the Packers. 261 of those yards came via the Packers rushing attack.

After a performance like they had against the Packers, the Colts are looking to bounce back.

The Bears enter this matchup 1-1 after a 19-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday Night Football. Throughout the first two weeks, the Bears have been carried by their defense and special teams. The Bears defense has four combined turnovers (2 interceptions and two forced fumbles) over the first two weeks. The special teams have done a nice job of pinning other teams back and setting the Bears' offense up with good field position.

Offensively, Caleb Williams and the Bears have struggled under new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. However, the Colts provide a great opportunity for the Bears to get the ball rolling on offense. With that in mind, here are three keys to a Bears victory over the Colts.

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