Thursday Night Special - Bears @ 49ers

Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers
Spread: 49ers, -3
o/u: 43.5
The first Thursday Night game of the season features two teams that look a lot alike: both have a QB that can cause turnovers, and both have a defense that isn't living up to expectations lately. The bigger problem will be for the Bears, who have to figure out how to stop Frank Gore. They're giving up 119.5 rushing yards per game, and against a guy that will just keep going at you, that isn't gonna do it. With both teams on a short week, I wouldn't be surprised to see a mistake filled game from both teams, but as long as Gore can keep running, the '9ers will be fine.
Pick: 49ers 24 - Bears 17