The Sun-Times’ consultants provide their picks for the Bears’ recreation in London:
RICK MORRISSEY
Bears 24-10
There are too many good causes for the Bears to play properly Sunday. Khalil Mack goes in opposition to the crew that traded him, and he’ll be extra bloodthirsty than regular. Chase Daniel desires to show he’s much more than a dependable backup. And, oh, yeah, the Raiders are underwhelming. Season: 2-2.
RICK TELANDER
Bears 22-21
The Bears are undefeated in London. Of course, they’ve solely performed there twice. Still, I sense a development. The massive query is the Bears offense with Chase Daniel on the helm higher or worse than with the therapeutic Trubisky? Going 4-1 could be particular. They didn’t do it final 12 months and nonetheless completed 12-4. Season: 3-1.
PATRICK FINLEY
Bears 18-2
I’ve by no means been extra impressed by the Bears protection than I used to be final week, and their diploma of problem will get simpler in opposition to the Raiders. I’ve bought Mack catching a landing on a trick play, the protection pitching a shutout and— blimey! — the Raiders selecting up a security. Season: 2-2.
MARK POTASH
Bears 30-17
After taking part in on Thursday evening, Sunday, Monday evening and a short-week Sunday already, one other awkward week is true within the Bears’ wheelhouse. The Raiders have but to win two straight underneath Jon Gruden — dropping by 32, 16, 17, 14 and 18 factors. Season: 3-1.
JASON LIESER
Bears 19-7
It’s pretty wonderful the Raiders are 2-2, however these wins got here in opposition to the Broncos and Colts. They bought whomped by the great groups they confronted, and the Bears shouldn’t have a lot bother right here. The protection may have its regular enjoyable — particularly Mack in opposition to the poor fools who traded him — and the offense might be satisfactory. It’s been a haphazard journey, however 4-1 going into the bye feels good for the Bears. Season: 3-1.