Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears Free NFL Picks & Week 7 Odds
by Tony Sink - 10/13/2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM on CBS
Soldier Field in Chicago
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On Sunday afternoon, the Miami Dolphins (2-3) will take their tough rushing attack on the road when they go up against the Chicago Bears (3-3).
The Dolphins gave up a late touchdown to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday and lost that game 27-24. They did have 349 yards of offense in that loss, but they also turned the ball over three times.
The Dolphins have been able to rush for 136.2 yards per game this season, but they are only passing for 217 yards per game. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has thrown for 1,146 yards through five games with eight touchdown passes and five interceptions. Wide receiver Mike Wallace has caught 25 passes this year for 313 yards and four touchdowns.
On Sunday, the Bears had a great offensive game against the Atlanta Falcons and ended up winning 27-13 on the road. They had 478 total yards in that win and they forced a turnover without turning the ball over themselves.
Chicago is currently ninth in the NFL with 266.5 passing yards per game, but they are in the bottom of the league in scoring with just 23.8 points per game. Quarterback Jay Cutler has a 97.4 passer rating on the season by throwing for 1,676 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. Running back Matt Forte has 399 rushing yards with two touchdowns, and 46 receptions for 376 yards and one more score.
Miami Dolphins Betting Trends
Miami Dolphins are 2-3-0 Against the Spread
Miami Dolphins are 4-1-0 against the Over/Under
Chicago Bears Betting Trends
Chicago Bears are 3-3-0 Against the Spread
Chicago Bears are 4-2-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Miami Dolphins
10/14/14 RB Knowshon Moreno ACL IR
10/12/14 WR Brandon Gibson Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
10/12/14 G Shelley Smith Knee "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
10/06/14 DE Derrick Shelby Legal problems out indefinitely
09/20/14 DE Dion Jordan Suspension eligible to return week 7 vs Chicago Bears
09/08/14 LB Dannell Ellerbe Hip IR
09/04/14 DT A.J. Francis Knee IR
09/04/14 TE Arthur Lynch Back IR
09/04/14 RB Mike Gillislee Hamstring IR
Chicago Bears
10/12/14 DB Ahmad Dixon Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Miami
10/12/14 T Jermon Bushrod Knee "?" Sunday vs. Miami
10/12/14 LB Jon Bostic Back "?" Sunday vs. Miami
10/12/14 LB Lance Briggs Ribs "?" Sunday vs. Miami
10/12/14 LB Shea McClellin Hand "?" Sunday vs. Miami
10/12/14 CB Sherrick McManis Quad "?" Sunday vs. Miami
10/12/14 C Taylor Boggs Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Miami
09/23/14 WR Marquess Wilson Collarbone IR
09/15/14 CB Charles Tillman Tricep IR
09/04/14 TE Zach Miller Foot IR
Tony's Pick: Take Chicago
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