Raiders Opponent: Three Bears to Watch For

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to win their third straight game as they take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday.

The Bears are 1-5, but they have not been easy to beat through the first six weeks of the season. They may not have many wins, but they compete every week.

Some players can impact this game on both sides of the ball. The Raiders cannot see the Bears’ record and overlook them.

Let’s look at three players on the Bears who the Raiders should be watching for.

Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue -- No matter where he goes, Ngakoue is a productive pass rusher.

Ngakoue signed a one-year contract with the Bears in August, and this season, he has 14 total tackles, four tackles for losses, four quarterback hits and two sacks through six games.

Ngakoue was a full participant in practice over the last two days and should be good to go for the game. The Raiders’ offensive line must prevent him from getting into the backfield, or he will majorly impact the game.

Running back D’Onta Foreman -- The Bears have had an effective rushing attack this season, and that has been even without Foreman for a few games.

Foreman returned to the Bears’ backfield last week and played well, carrying the ball 15 times for 65 yards. Foreman will remain the Bears’ lead back, as impressive rookie Roschon Johnson is out due to a concussion.

Foreman ran for more than 900 yards last season with the Carolina Panthers, so he has shown he can be an effective lead back. The Raiders must slow him down, and if they do, they can dictate the game's flow with their defense.

Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson -- A second-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, Tyrique Stevenson has had a rough start to his career.

According to Pro Football Focus, he has been targeted 31 times and allowed 22 receptions for 276 yards and four touchdowns. Cornerback is a challenging position in the NFL and even more demanding for a rookie.

However, Stevenson is physically gifted and is looking to improve as the season goes on, and will be up for the challenge against the Raiders’ elite receiver corps. He could show off some of that elite athleticism on Sunday, something the Raiders must account for.

The Silver and Black will head out on the road to take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 1:05 p.m. EDT/10:05 a.m. PDT.

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