Eagles, Bears play on MNF...What more can you ask for?

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Monday night football with potential playoff aspirations on the line tonight; can't get any better than that, now can it?

The Philadelphia Eagles look to reach .500  in tonight's battle against the Chicago Bears.  Chicago is coming off a 24-18 win in London last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Philadelphia is coming off a 34-7 win, whooping the Dallas Cowboys in every aspect of the game.

The Eagles need to continue the style of play they displayed against Dallas for tonight.

Matt Forte is a dangerous threat in the running game for the Bears.  Defensively, the Eagles need to prevent him from having a field day from the first snap.  Jay Cutler can be a nuisance if his offensive line protects him.  Players like Trent Cole and Jason Babin need to create havoc and cause him to turn the ball over.  The linebacking core needs to fill the gaping holes and close on them as quickly as possible.  Any mistake in their assignments could lead to crucial points on the scoreboard.  Special teams wise, the Eagles need to be smart and not punt to the best special teams player in the game, Devin Hester.  He is guaranteed a touchdown almost every time he touches the ball.  

Offensively, Michael Vick and his high-powered Eagles offense look to strategically dissect Brian Urlacher and his strong Bears defense.  The Eagles need to firstly, get Lesean McCoy started in the run game.  He is a perennial back that has risen up in the rankings as one of the best running backs in the league.  They need to use him in the passing game as well.  Jeremy Maclin will look to be the go-to receiver as Desean Jackson will try to find a hole in the Bears defense to create a big play opportunity.  Jason Avant and Brent Celek will be targeted in key situations when a first down is needed.  Finally, when none of that is available, Vick needs to use his lightning speed and create plays with his legs.

A balanced attack as well as a zero in the turnover column on offense will win this game for the Eagles.

Prediction: Eagles 31-Bears 17