The Bears' defense has been franchise-history bad the past two years - and it's still very bad this season. John Fox and Vic Fangio have outstanding defensive backgrounds, but the players they have now don't fit their defensive philosophies.

Chicago is composed of a bunch of defensive ends trying to play linebacker. The Bears' secondary is very weak, too. Kyle Fuller has regressed since the first half of his rookie season.

The Cardinals have the passing game to take advantage with Carson Palmer throwing to Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd and underrated John Brown. The Cardinals also have upgraded their receiving at tight end. Palmer has a 30-to-12 touchdown-to-interception ratio in his last 16 starts while throwing for 4,466 yards during this span.

Arizona's defense is down from last season after losing ace coordinator Todd Bowles. The Bears still have firepower on offense and Alshon Jeffery and Eddie Royals are back healthy. Matt Forte remains one of the best all-around running backs in football.