[Faroo6]

I think the Niners actually have a chance to knock off the Bears. Their defense plays tough and if they can get a turnover or two out of Orton it should be a great game. I don't see the Niners offense doing much against the Bears defense though. Look for Pickett to improve some from last week. It is a sad statement to make that the guy who started 4th on the depth chart at QB when the season started has been the best QB to watch.

Things to watch:

Niners on the Road. The Niners have to play tough and not wilt as they have in previous road games. They are 0-3 and have been outscored 125-34.

Kyle Orton vs. Niners D. He needs to have a good game and not make any mistakes. If he can keep the Bears winning the field position game and not give SF any short fields the Bears will win.

Niners penalties. Probably cost them the game last week. It would have been an entirely different game if Lloyd's catch at the 2 yard line doesn't come back because of holding. The Niners need to be sharp if they want to stay in it.

Brandon Lloyd. Seems to waiting for a breakout game. Makes the catch if the ball is close. Pickett needs to get him the ball early and often.

Weather: The temperature won't matter as the West Coast has been cold of late. The wind is going to be a factor in every part of the game.

This is a game that will be won in the trenches and with ball control. A low scoring affair.
I'm taking the Niners 9-6