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Chicago Bears Look to Maintain Winning Streak Against Ravens
Chicago, IL — As Halloween approaches, the Chicago Bears find themselves in a crucial season stretch, sitting at 4-2. They are coming off narrow victories over lesser opponents but now face a critical matchup against the struggling Baltimore Ravens, who sit at 1-5.
The Bears aim to extend their winning streak this Sunday against a Ravens team that many expected to contend this season. With only one win to their name, the Ravens are determined to improve their situation and will look for key players to return from injury, including quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Jackson, in his eighth NFL season, is expected to make his first appearance against Chicago. However, his status for the game is still uncertain after being limited in practice recently. If he cannot play, backup quarterback Cooper Rush is likely to start.
The Ravens are coming off a bye week after a disappointing 17-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. They come into this game ranked 16th in points scored and 22nd in total yards gained. Jackson has demonstrated his value, boasting impressive stats of 71.6 percent completion rate with 10 touchdowns and only one interception before the injury.
The Bears have had success running the ball this season, which could be pivotal against Baltimore’s 30th-ranked defense, hampered by several injuries. The Ravens’ defense has allowed too many points, making it vulnerable against a Bears offense that has found some success on the ground.
In terms of historical performances, both teams have battled closely in their previous matchups; Chicago leads the all-time series 4-3. Their last encounter saw the Bears narrowly losing 16-13 despite a strong performance from Andy Dalton.
With both teams eager for the victory, Sunday’s matchup promises to be exciting. The game kicks off at noon CT and will air on CBS, with the Ravens currently favored by 6.5 points.
