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Chicago at Cleveland

October 9, 2005
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Premium Pick
2 units on Chicago +3 (-110) (risk 2 to return 3.82)
Result:
LOSS

Are the Cleveland Browns really posted as a favorite? Pinch me. Yes, the Bears offense has issues. Kyle Orton has looked like, well, a rookie. But, he's now entering his fifth game and should be starting to shake off some of the rookie jitters right about now. He has thrown 6 interceptions to just one touchdown but five of those game in just one game. The Cleveland offense has their own issues. As bad a rap as Chicago's offense gets, Cleveland has scored fewer points (15 per game to Chicago's 17.3). The problem lies primarily in their running game - or lack thereof. They have rushed for just 75 yards per game. Against Chicago, a team with the league's 4th best defense that is allowing 13 points per game, the yards will be tough to come by. Rushing for so few yards and laying points is not a good combination in the NFL. Chicago could finally get a bit of success offensively here against Cleveland's 30th ranked defense. Two stars on the Bears.

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