3 Biggest X-Factors For Packers to Take Down Bears in Week 5

The Green Bay Packers are coming into their Week 5 game against the Chicago Bears ready to prove themselves.

After taking down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a week ago, Green Bay has started to feel a little more confident. The Packers own a record of 2-2 this season, while the Bears are 3-1, giving each side a chance to earn a statement win.

This will be the first game between the two sides since they met in the wild-card round of the playoffs a year ago. Chicago was able to defeat the Packers in that game, with Green Bay melting down in the end.

The Packers will now be looking for some revenge in this contest, and playing at home could offer them a slight advantage. This rivalry has only grown over the years, and the two teams are ready to write the next chapter over the weekend.

Here are three of the biggest X-Factors for the Packers to take down the Bears this week at home.

1. Offensive Line Holds Up Again

Against the Buccaneers, the Packers offensive line didn't allow a sack, which was the first time all season for the group. Green Bay has seen real problems with their offensive line this season, but the performance against Tampa Bay was an encouraging sign for this organization.

For the game against the Bears, Green Bay will hope that the offensive line can do more of the same, limiting the aggressive Chicago defense in the process. If the big guys up front can protect quarterback Jordan Love, it would give the Packers a much more realistic chance to win.

2. Pressure Tyson Bagent

The Bears are likely to be starting backup Tyson Bagent again in this game, with star Caleb Williams still out due to injury. Williams has been upgraded to questionable for the contest with Green Bay, but the Bears are likely to hold him out for another week.

Assuming that Bagent starts, the Packers need to make his life as tough as possible from the opening kickoff. This means getting after him consistently, not allowing the backup to have any time to throw the ball in the pocket.

3. Defense Needs to Hold Their Own

With star Edgerrin Cooper now out, the Packers defense will need to see others step up in his absence. Green Bay is still missing star Micah Parsons, leaving this unit a little thin entering this game.

Players such as Zaire Franklin, Lukas Van Ness, and others are going to have to give Green Bay a jolt against the Bears. Chicago has a strong offensive attack, even with a backup quarterback, and the Packers will need to be ready.