NEXT OPPONENT: CHICAGO (1-6)
For whatever it's worth, coach John Fox's Bears have led in the second half of three of their six losses, including each of their past two.
OPPONENT WEEK 7
Green Bay 26, Chicago 10
The Bears managed only 189 yards of offense Thursday night and saw QB Brian Hoyer break his left arm, while letting Aaron Rodgers complete a Packers-record 39 passes.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Matt Barkley, quarterback
If Jay Cutler (thumb) can't go, Barkley will have to dress up as a starting QB for Halloween. He was brutal at Lambeau coming in for Hoyer, but will an extra four days to prepare help?
OUTLOOK
The Bears look like the kind of team you want to face after laying an egg in Philly. Good timing? Outlook: Horns up.
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