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When the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears meet on Sunday, it probably won’t be a flashy contest, but rather a 60-minute ball control battle. As Bill Huber recently outlined, the Packers’ offense is among the most careful in the league when it comes to turnovers, while the Bears’ defense leads the NFL in takeaways.
Green Bay enters the game with just seven giveaways. They’ve shown a knack for taking care of the football, a trend exemplified by Jordan Love (shout out to Toyotathon). On the other side, Chicago’s defense thrives on forcing mistakes. With interceptions and fumble recoveries piling up, their ball-hawking secondary has been the key to stacking wins even in the face of, frankly, terrible overall efficiency metrics.
If Green Bay moves the ball but keeps it secure, they could outmatch Chicago’s inconsistent offense. But if the Bears’ defense can disrupt timing, force a strip-sack, or jump a tight window, the game could shift in Chicago’s favor regardless of offensive yardage.
In a rivalry as storied as this one, a single interception or fumble recovery might tilt the scales. If either side wants to leave Lambeau with a win, mastering the turnover battle could likely be the difference.
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