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NFL Playoff Schedule 2011: New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears

January 5, 2011   ·     ·   Jump to comments

NFL Playoff Schedule 2011 returns the playoffs to Chicago's Soldier Field, where the Bears will play host to the defending Super Bowl Champions New Orleans Saints on Sunday, January 16th.
The Bears won this season with their defense. They are top ten in virtually defensive statistic you choose to view. They did lose three games on their home field though and it would be foolish to expect the defending champs to be overwhelmed by their surroundings.
The Bears Achilles heel has been their offensive line. They average only 3.9 yards per carry and Jay Cutler has been harassed into 16 interceptions.
Drew Brees has thrown more interceptions than usual this season and he is going to face a fierce pass rush and ball hawking secondary. This should be a great defensive game and I expect the team that wins the turnover battle will walk away with the victory.
In a game that hinges on a turnover battle, give me the team with the experience and the one that does not have Jay Cutl...

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