Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Time: 1:00 pm
Road Team: 2010 NFC West Champion Seattle Seahawks
Home Team: 2010 NFC North Champion Chicago Bears
W-L Records: Packers 10-6, Falcons 13-3
Avg Points Scored: Seahawks 19.4, Bears 20.9
Avg Points Allowed: Seahawks 25.4, Bears 17.9
How the Seahawks will win: The Seahawks continue their improbable playoff run this week in Chicago, the same team they defeated in a Week 6 matchup. In that game, Matt Hasselbeck threw for 242 yards and a TD, Mike Williams caught 10 passes for 123 yards and a TD and Marshawn Lynch and Justin Forsett combined for 111 rushing yards and 2 TDs. It might take the same performances (especially from Marshawn Lynch) to have a chance to win. Also, playing in sub zero degree weather is different than 60 degree weather (like in Week 6) and the Seahawks will have to adapt.
How will the Bears win: For the Bears, it's all about defense. The Bears defense gives up 90 rushing yards a game and if they can keep Marshawn Lynch in check, it should be a long day for the Seahawks. On offense, Jay Cutler has to protect the football. If there was a theme in yesterday's playoff games, it's that teams that turnover the ball (home team, road team, doesn't matter) will lose. Cutler (16 INT this year, 26 last year, 18 in 2008) HAS TO PROTECT THE FOOTBALL.
The pick: No one thought the Seahawks could've knocked off the defending champion Saints last week, but they did. The difference this week? No home field advantage and weather. Bears, 21-10
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