The Chicago Bears (3-11) will face the Buffalo Bills (11-3) on Christmas Eve, where Chicago is looking to snap their seven-game losing streak.
The Bears are coming off a narrow 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, where they kept pace with one of the NFL’s best offenses and defenses. Quarterback Justin Fields continues to make history, and he’s closing in on the record for most rushing yards in a season by a quarterback.
Now, Chicago will face a test against another Super Bowl contender in the Bills in what’s going to be crazy weather conditions.
Here’s a rundown of what we know heading into Saturday’s game against the Bills:
How to watch
Game information:
Who: Chicago Bears (3-11) vs. Buffalo Bills (11-3)
When: Saturday, Dec. 24, 12 p.m. CT
Where: Soldier Field – Chicago, Ill.
Streaming:
In-market live stream: fuboTV (try it for free).
Broadcast:
TV: CBS
Radio: WBBM 780 (Chicago)
TV map:
Bears vs. Bills = GREEN
Betting Odds
The Bears are considered 8.5-point home underdogs against the Bills, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is 40.
Game-day roster
Here’s a look at the Bears’ game-day roster:
Game picks
- Alyssa Barbieri: 27-21 Bills
- Brendan Sugrue: 30-24 Bills
- Ryan Fedrau: 17-14 Bears
Bold predictions
- Khalil Herbert rushes for 100 yards in his return
- N’Keal Harry sets a career high in receiving yards
- Larry Borom proves to be a capable guard
- Jaquan Brisker will be this week’s defensive MVP
- Cairo Santos doesn’t miss a kick
Behind Enemy Lines
We spoke Nick Wojton from Bills Wire to go deep into Saturday’s matchup to get to know the competition a little better.
- What stands between the Bills and a Super Bowl run?
- What can’t the Bears defense afford to do against Josh Allen?
- How have the Bills fared against mobile QBs this season?
- Who are some impact players to watch?
Last meeting: 41-9 Bears (Nov. 4, 2018)
Team rankings
| CHI | BUF | |
| Points per game | 20.7 (19th) | 27.5 (4th) |
| Points allowed per game | 25.6 (30th) | 17.9 (2nd) |
| Turnover differential | -1 (T-16th) | +1 (T-13th) |
| Passing yards per game | 137.1 (32nd) | 265.7 (5th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 186.9 (1st) | 134.9 (8th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 211.7 (15th) | 219.3 (18th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 143.9 (27th) | 106.1 (6th) |
| Sacks allowed | 48 (29th) | 30 (T-9th) |
| Sacks against | 17 (32nd) | 37 (11th) |
via Team Rankings
Bills players to watch
- QB Josh Allen
- WR Stefon Diggs
- OG Ryan Bates
- LB Tremaine Edmunds
- CB Tre’Davious White
Storylines to watch
- Another snowy game for Buffalo
- Justin Fields is closing in on most rushing yards for a QB in a season
- The return of Khalil Herbert
- Establishing the run against Buffalo’s defense
- Homecoming for Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier
Injuries to know
Bears: CB Kindle Vildor (out, ankle); WR Equanimeous St. Brown (out, concussion); TE Trevon Wesco (out, calf); OL Teven Jenkins (doubtful, neck); OL Cody Whitehair (doubtful, knee); WR Chase Claypool (doubtful, knee); CB Jaylon Johnson (questionable, finger)
Bills: C Mitch Morse (out, concussion); DE Boogie Basham (out, calf); DT Ed Oliver (questionable, calf); DT Jordan Phillips (questionable, shoulder)
