Important matchups for Cardinals vs. Bears

The Arizona Cardinals face the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium. They are considered favorites in the game and are hoping to win their third straight game, stay atop the NFC West and top .500 for the first time since 2021.

To do this, they have to play well in important matches. Which ones do we need to pay particular attention to?

LB Zaven Collins vs. LT Larry Borom

The last time Collins got a sack was in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams when he was playing third-string left tackle. Borom is the Bears' third left tackle as starter Braxton Jones and rookie backup Kiran Amegadjie are both out for the game. Collins needs to step up and put pressure on Caleb Williams.

RT Kelvin Beachum, RGs Trystan Colon and Isaiah Adams vs. DE Montez Sweat, DT Gervon Dexter

Beachum has been solid as a starting player since taking over. Colon and Adams have been adequate and the Cardinals haven't allowed a sack in their last three games.

But the Bears' top two sack leaders are Sweat and Dexter, who combine for 7.5 points.

WR Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Jaylon Johnson

Harrison had his best game of the season in terms of performance from start to finish. Johnson is one of the best cover guys in the league.

TE Trey McBride vs. LBs TJ Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds

McBride is coming off his most productive game of the season with nine catches for 124 yards and has recorded over 50 yards receiving in four straight games. He has 22 catches for 271 yards in his last three games.

Cardinals CBs vs. Bears WRs

The Cardinals' secondary will be tested again. After holding their own against Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, they now face DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and newcomer Rome Odunze.

Cardinals LBs vs. TE Cole Kmet

Kmet has 27 receptions and three touchdowns this season. He is one of Caleb Williams' favorite targets. Kyzir White and Mack Wilson will have a challenge.

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