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The Patriots welcome the NFC's top team to Foxborough this weekend as the 9-1 Chicago Bears come to town. The game will feature the NFL's top two defenses - the Bears lead the league, allowing just 12.0 points per game, and the Patriots rank second, allowing 13.1 points per game. Both defenses will be put to a strong test, with the Patriots coming off of a 35-point output in Green Bay and Chicago averaging 28.2 points per game, a mark that ranks second in the NFL. This week's game will be broadcast by Fox. This is a big game for the Pats. They need to win this and I think they will. My pick, Pats 24 Bears 16