Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 15 game – USA TODAY

The Cleveland Browns (8-5) move forward with Joe Flacco as their quarterback and host the Chicago Bears (5-8) in Week 15 action.
Flacco was named the starter for the rest of the season after he got Cleveland back in the win column with a 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He threw for 311 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the game. The Browns’ mighty defense sacked Trevor Lawrence four times and nabbed three interceptions.
The Bears also got a statement win and beat NFC North foe the Detroit Lions 28-13 for their first back-to-back wins since Weeks 16 and 17 of the 2021 season. Justin Fields went 19-of-33 for 223 yards and a touchdown. He was also Chicago’s leading rusher with 12 carries for 58 yards and a score on the ground.
Will the veteran quarterback power the Browns to another win? Or will the young gun rally the Bears to a third-straight victory?
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The Bears have caught a little fire, winning their last two and covering four of their last five. Cleveland, however, has a stout defense and the offense has stabilized with Joe Flacco at quarterback. Badly needing a victory to keep pace in the AFC wild-card hunt, I like the Browns here.
The Bears have won two straight and three of their last four games. Justin Fields and the Bears offense have been playing well during their winning streak. But the Browns have the No. 1 ranked defense in the NFL and are 6-1 at home.
Joe Flacco has played well as the Browns starter, but the Bears are surging winning three of their last four games. D.J. Moore is feasting with Justin Fields healthy again.
Teams need consistency and the Browns committing to Joe Flacco for the rest of the season will help them gain confidence. The Bears have impressed winning back-to-back games, but they can’t rely on Justin Fields to be passing efficiently and be their top rusher against this fierce Cleveland defense.
Joe Flacco has given Cleveland life and a shot at making some noise in the playoff race. Chicago looks to have turned a corner offensively, but the Cleveland defense proves to be too much for Justin Fields and company.
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