CHI +4.5
This line is too good to be true. Cutler has played well and the offense will lose some of the big play potential that his strong arm can provide. BUT, the downgrade will not as severe as this line makes it seem. Put it this way - the Bears are built on defense, special teams, and a finally this year, a running game. The QB needs to be a manager, not a savior.
Meanwhile, the Raiders... marginal victories over shaky SD and MIN, after convincing losses to DEN and KC. Carson Palmer will again look like the washed-up QB that he is against this Bears defense.
CHI ML has great value, but 4 points or more? I'll take an almost automatic W. The idea that the Raiders are better on a neutral field is laughable. Vegas is giving us a gift because no one has seen Hanie play.
This line is too good to be true. Cutler has played well and the offense will lose some of the big play potential that his strong arm can provide. BUT, the downgrade will not as severe as this line makes it seem. Put it this way - the Bears are built on defense, special teams, and a finally this year, a running game. The QB needs to be a manager, not a savior.
Meanwhile, the Raiders... marginal victories over shaky SD and MIN, after convincing losses to DEN and KC. Carson Palmer will again look like the washed-up QB that he is against this Bears defense.
CHI ML has great value, but 4 points or more? I'll take an almost automatic W. The idea that the Raiders are better on a neutral field is laughable. Vegas is giving us a gift because no one has seen Hanie play.