"Bowen: I expect the Packers to be methodical in their approach, using the run game and taking the throws that are available when Jordan Love sees zone coverage. However, when the Bears do play their man schemes, the Packers can cash in. In the Week 14 game, Love completed 9-of-13 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns versus man coverage."
"Best bet: Christian Watson can create numbers on out routes and quicks, but we want to see the big throws that get him loose on deep over routes and posts. Watson has 80 or more yards receiving in three of his last five games, with 89 yards (on just four catches) versus Chicago in Week 14. Take Watson over 54.5 yards receiving (-113)."
"But that also sets up quarterback Caleb Williams on play-action throws out of multiple-tight-end sets, and this Green Bay pass rush has declined since Micah Parsons' knee injury. Edge: Bears. Best bet: Colston Loveland has emerged as a priority target for Williams, catching at least six passes in back-to-back games. Plus, given the zone-heavy tendencies of the Packers defense, Loveland can operate as a underneath outlet and work the seams. I'm going Loveland over 4.5 receptions (+105)."
The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in an NFC North wild-card matchup after splitting the regular-season series. The Packers plan a methodical attack emphasizing the run and taking available throws, with a clear advantage when defenses use man coverage; Jordan Love excelled against man in Week 14. Christian Watson projects as the primary deep-threat bet given recent 80-plus-yard outings and a Week 14 89-yard game; the recommended wager is over 54.5 receiving yards. The Bears emphasize a second-half, run-oriented game that sets up Caleb Williams on play-action. Colston Loveland has become a priority target and is projected over 4.5 receptions.
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