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NFL betting odds see the Bears as 13.5 point favorites over the Lions. (AP Images)

The key for the Chicago Bears this week is to just stay focused and not look past the winless Detroit Lions. There have been enough wild upsets this season for the Bears to know anything is possible. Chicago goes in as heavy 13.5-point favorites and have a great shot to take over first place in the division since Green Bay has to play at Tennessee this week.

This week's matchup will provide a chance for the Bears to fine tune their defense. Only three teams have allowed more passing yards per game than the Bears  and they’re averaging just 2.0 sacks per game. However, they are a respectable 13th in points per game and tied for 15th in yards per game.

With the Titans on the schedule the following week, and then three straight road games, the Bears can’t afford to let the Lions steal a game they are supposed to win.

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