5 bold predictions for the Steelers vs. the Bears in week 9

Steelers Harris touches the ball 35+ times

It took a couple of weeks for the Steelers and Harris to get on the same page, but since then, the rookie has become a central part of this offense. With the offensive line slowly getting better at blocking for him and his vision getting better at the point of attack, Harris is suddenly one of the brightest points on this team. He consistently is fighting for more yards and making impact plays on the ground.

While the Bears’ defense isn’t great in any department, they are far better at stopping the pass than the run. With their offense lacking, it should mean the Steelers have a lead for most of the game. This means that it should be the Harris show for the offense, as the ball should slow through the running back.

In total, I think Harris has a monster day on the ground, touching the ball over 35 times and recording over 150 yards rushing. Add in a few catches and Harris has nearly 200 total yards. You invested a first-round pick in Harris for a reason, and the team should exploit that this week. He needs to be the central focus of this offense this week.

The Steelers will try to improve their overall record to 5-3 this week as they face the Bears on Monday night. While no NFL game is ever easy, this is one that matches up well for the team. Keep these five bold predictions in mind as the Steelers attempt to defeat the Bears this week.