12/18 - Bears vs. Falcons

[Jon]

13 degrees and a wind chill of 0 right now. Just 30 more minutes!

 

Remeber, WCIU will have a 30 minute pregame show.

[VVMattVV]

Remeber, WCIU will have a 30 minute pregame show.

 

Thanks for the warning.

[Jon]

Remeber, WCIU will have a 30 minute pregame show.

 

Thanks for the warning.

If I had known that it would be hosted by ESPN1000, I would've given another warning.

[SouthSideRyan]

Am I wrong in thinking the Bears clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight. With a max of 3 losses to NFC teams, I'm assuming they'd have the best conference record compared to Dallas and Minnesota. Along with having head to head win over Atlanta.

[E.J.]

Am I wrong in thinking the Bears clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight. With a max of 3 losses to NFC teams, I'm assuming they'd have the best conference record compared to Dallas and Minnesota. Along with having head to head win over Atlanta.

 

They clinch the division with a win tonight since the Vikings lost. They would have the tie breaker even if they lost the last 2 games and the Vikings won the last 2 because the Bears would still have a better division record. At least that's what I think...

[CubsHawks25]

Am I wrong in thinking the Bears clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight. With a max of 3 losses to NFC teams, I'm assuming they'd have the best conference record compared to Dallas and Minnesota. Along with having head to head win over Atlanta.

 

 

I did all the figuring for the 2-seed earlier this week, but not sure if can clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight or not.

 

Basically, if the Bears finish tied with any of the current division leading teams [aside from Seattle](should the Bears win tonight) - be it 12-4/11-5/10-6 - then the Bears own the tiebreaker based on conference records and/or head-to-head.

Edited December 19, 2005 by CubsHawks25

[CP_414]

Am I wrong in thinking the Bears clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight. With a max of 3 losses to NFC teams, I'm assuming they'd have the best conference record compared to Dallas and Minnesota. Along with having head to head win over Atlanta.

 

I think they needed a NYG loss yesterday to clinch today. I do know that a win @ either GB or Minnesota clinches the division. That could be a great Christmas present.

 

GO BEARS!

[CP_414]

Am I wrong in thinking the Bears clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight. With a max of 3 losses to NFC teams, I'm assuming they'd have the best conference record compared to Dallas and Minnesota. Along with having head to head win over Atlanta.

 

They clinch the division with a win tonight since the Vikings lost. They would have the tie breaker even if they lost the last 2 games and the Vikings won the last 2 because the Bears would still have a better division record. At least that's what I think...

 

Not quite yet. The Bears need 1 more divisional win to clinch the division. Won't happen tonight, but hopefully Christmas day.

[CubsHawks25]

Am I wrong in thinking the Bears clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight. With a max of 3 losses to NFC teams, I'm assuming they'd have the best conference record compared to Dallas and Minnesota. Along with having head to head win over Atlanta.

 

They clinch the division with a win tonight since the Vikings lost. They would have the tie breaker even if they lost the last 2 games and the Vikings won the last 2 because the Bears would still have a better division record. At least that's what I think...

 

 

Sorry, but no.

 

Current NFC-N division records; CHI 4-0 / MIN 4-1. IF the Bears win tonight, but lose next 2 AND MIN wins last 2 [both finishing at 10-6], the Queens take the division based on division records (would be 5-1 for MIN and 4-2 for Bears).

[Jon]

Way to pull out the '85 intro the week that the defense is the most banged up, ESPN.

[YearofDaCubs]

Pretty cool intro for the teams on ESPN.

[CubsHawks25]

Coldest game ever played in, w/ sore ribs... oh yeah, its gonna be a long night, Mr Vick.

 

:D

[Banedon]

Glad I'm not at this game.

[Jon]

Bears win the toss and will receive.

[Flames24Rulz]

Coldest game ever played in, w/ sore ribs... oh yeah, its gonna be a long night, Mr Vick.

 

:D

 

ugh i remember the last time he played in real cold weather...3 years ago, 1st round against the Pack on a Saturday night. Had the game of his career as he ran all over us.

 

that being said, I think this is going to be a real good and close game.

[Jon]

Glad I'm not at this game.

I want to be there. :(

 

Bears will start at about the 33. Here we go.

 

UGH. There's too much of a delay on the TV broadcast to listen to WBBM. Don't annoy me too much, SNF announcers.

[Jon]

Great start, Berrian...

 

First he jumps early, then he shoves away a defender and still can't make a catch.

[CubsHawks25]

what a start..... :roll:

[YearofDaCubs]

I'm getting so sick of Orton's antics.

[Jon]

I'm getting so sick of Orton's antics.

You don't like him just standing there?

 

Falcons get great field position despite the Bears starting at the 33.

[CubsHawks25]

ATL starts at its own 45.

 

3-0 ATL early? CMON D!!

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Please have a lot of fantasy points Warrick Dunn. A LOT.

[CubsHawks25]

niiiiiiice Briggs!!!

[Banedon]

LOL Urlacher smokes him

[Jon]

There we go, Urlacher!