5 bold predictions for Bears vs. Cardinals

Christmas Eve is officially upon us, and soon, a big red contraption will make its way to Chicago. No, it’s not Santa and his sleigh; it’s the Arizona Cardinals, who are preparing to take on the Chicago Bears in a late afternoon Christmas Eve tilt. The Bears (5-9) are coming off yet another last-minute loss last week against the Cleveland Browns that essentially saw their playoff hopes vanish. The Cardinals (3-11), meanwhile, have been playing for pride for much of the year and are hoping to finish on a high note under first-year head coach Jonathan Gannon.

These final few weeks might show the future for both of these teams. The Bears will need to make a decision on quarterback Justin Fields, as they are likely to hold one of the top two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Cardinals might need to do the same with Kyler Murray, who signed a mega contract extension in 2022 under a different regime. Though the playoffs aren’t a realistic possibility, there’s plenty to play for in this matchup. Here are our bold predictions for Bears vs. Cardinals.