Did you watch that game against the Panthers? The offense won that game for them. Cutler ended that game with 2 methodical drives down field. You can't say the offense sucks ass, then say they squeak out wins against terrible teams like the Panthers, then ignore that it was actually the sucky offense that even allowed them to squeak out that win.
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They've got players playing in their natural positions now. Secondary isn't that bad and run D is pretty solid. AFC is far from wide open imo. Think it's the Pats to lose. I like the Broncos passing game and defense but they just can't run the ball which will kill them in big games.Comment -
CHICAGO -- Robbie Gould kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired as the Chicago Bears rallied twice in the fourth quarter to beat the Carolina Panthers 23-22 on Sunday.
The Bears were trailing 19-7 in the fourth when the game turned in a big way.
Chicago (6-1) took over on the Carolina 38 after Brad Nortman shanked a 6-yard punt, and Jay Cutler connected with Kellen Davis on a 12-yard touchdown pass with just under seven minutes left.
Then, on Carolina's next play from scrimmage, Steve Smith slipped on a pass pattern, and Tim Jennings returned his second interception of the game 25 yards for the go-ahead score.
Cam Newton then drove the Panthers to the Bears' 27, and Justin Medlock's 45-yard field goal hit the right upright and went through to put Carolina ahead 22-20 with 2:27 remaining.
Cutler then came up with the winning drive, moving the Bears to the 23 before Gould nailed his game-winner.
The Panthers (1-6) lost their fifth consecutive game.
The Bears defense wasn't even good that day, the Jennings pick 6 was the only good thing they did pretty much all day.Comment -
agree. this is my number one play for sundayComment -
I'm not sure why everybody is focused on how low the Bears offense ranks, the fact of the matter is that its a team game and the Bears are a good team. 8-3, great record at home. Where does Seattle's offense rank, just out of curiosity?Comment -
Nobody is denying that, but what does that have to do with Seattle?
A game like this, 1 TD and 2-3 FG's could be enough to win. Nobody is asking the Bears offense to put up 45 like the Patriots.Comment -
YPP overall they are 23rd, but that truly is because they run more than they pass. 14th in YPP passing, 13th in rushing. 9th in not turning over the ball.Comment -
A lot is being made of the Seattle defense bothering the Bears offense, but what about the Bears defense bothering the Seahawks? The Bears' front 4 is also one of the best in the league and they have good depth there which means fresh pass rushers late in the game. If Lance Briggs and Peanut Tillman play, which it looks like they will, we might be looking at a very low scoring affair.
The under might be good hereComment -
bears are a solid team with a obvious glaring weakness in a spot that sucks to be weak..oline,. cutler takes to much heat cause not many guys could do what he does playing behind that trash.....but not sure where you guys have decided sea isnt a quality team? they wont be when they lose those corners but for now we talking about one of the best defenses in the league, a physical run gm (which by the way bears d has had some issues with teams w physical run gms), a young qb who is capable of making plays,,,why isnt sea a quality team again? cause they lost to mia? patriots lost to the cardinals at home, so are they trash? shit happens, it the nfl...obviously sea is better at home but wilson has been better in road gms of late and their last 2 yes they lost but it took a last second td by det and a solid mia d desperate for a w after a few horrible performances... this gm is so huge for the seachickens with the suspensions looming, they can get after the passer and those corners big and physical enough to make life tough on marshall...i grabbed sea+4 and feel pretty good about it, id expect this to be a physical tough ass gm that probably comes down to a fg either way...Comment -
I don't know, my gut says Bears win this one. The Oline is super motivated, 2-3 guys on that Oline right now are basically fighting for their careers. On offense, the WR's are coming off a game where everyone not named Brandon Marshall was determined to make some plays. Cutler threw the ball to everyone, Kellen Davis, Matt Spaeth, Eric Weems. Some of these guys are also fighting for a roster spot. A good or bad game can be the difference to these guys between earning a long term roster spot or literally being cut or sent back to the practice squad. Good luck to all.Comment -
Well Seattle lost to Miami, Chicago killed Minny so.....
Works that easy.
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Miami matched up well w/ Seachickens. Bears are soft and slow up front on D and can't gash them w/ their running gameComment
