Hawks-Bears: Times' staff predictions

Greg Bishop

Do you believe in miracles? Seahawks, 17-14.

Jerry Brewer

Devin Hester's return kills Seahawks special teams. Chicago, 24-17.

Steve Kelley

The Bears win on a late Brian Griese TD pass. Chicago, 13-9.

Danny O'Neil

Closer than most expect, but Bears grind it out on ground. Chicago, 24-20.

José Miguel Romero

NFC's No. 1 seed never loses its opening game. And it won't this time. Chicago, 23-13.

Predictions from around the country

Terry Bannon, Chicago Tribune: It won't be pretty, but the Bears will advance. Chicago, 20-14.

Melissa Isaacson, Chicago Tribune: Offensive line should be able to wear down Seattle. Chicago, 26-17.

Fred Mitchell, Chicago Tribune: Special teams, as always, will play a key role. Chicago, 20-10.

Eric Allen, ESPN: The Seahawks have some momentum and know what it's like to play in a big game. Seahawks, 13-3.

Mark Potash, The Chicago Sun-Times: Bears, smarting from criticism over last year, will be ready. Chicago, 24-10.

Dave Goldberg, Associated Press: The spread is too big, but ... Chicago, 16-12.

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