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So many drops.

Defensive holding. Hit to the QBs helmet.... yeah just let it go.

That was a gift. Terrible spot.

Ugh. Timeout there?

Bears have not been shut out in a half this year. Only times in single digits, losses to NO, Min and Det.

Packers came back from 26-3, we can do 24-0.

Where are the quick slamnts? Also Forte up thefield is there. Bring in an extra blocker. Get forte on a LB. Not that it matters at this point. [expletive].

Guys we'll be alright. 14 points won't win this game.

And got the ball first. Nearly impossible to be down 2 scores getting the ball first without an offensive turnover.

Well this is not a good start.

Good defense on the TD. Conte can't dream of staying with a WR. Not his fault.

The Bears are the best scoring team in the NFC. If they get in, avoid SF, and avoid going to NO.... they'll have odds to get to the NFC Championship game.

Perfect day so far. Division could be clinched tonight against a team that may or may not care about this game. Win and don't have to go to New Orleans. It's on you now Bears. BEAR THE [expletive] DOWN!

sonovabitch

B ye Detroit

Kick it now! Steelers TD now.

Fumble!

Unfair to have Adrian Peterson and Eddie Lacy 4 times every year for the forseeable furure.

Bigger TD for Carolina.

All 5 guys on NFL Network picked Pittsburgh over Green Bay. Of course all but 1 picked the Eagles. Sll cited the Eagles running all over the Bears, but no acknowledgement of the Bears potential to throw all over them.

GB's defense has been really bad lately. They are 2nd worst run D over the 6-8 weeks (Bears obviously the worst). Their pass D isn't much better. Plus, I just really don't like Matt Flynn. At some point, it's going to fall apart for him (again). And just like I did when the Bears were starting McCown, I have a hard time putting faith in a QB that has such a terrible recent history. Flynn was cut twice this year, benched a few times and traded all in the last 2 years. Every time he wins a big game, it's going to be a surprise to me.

Super excited about this game. I like the Steelers chances today against the Packers, so this game will be huge for the Bears. A lot is being made about the #1 rush offense against the last ranked run defense. But this game also features a highly ranked pass offense against the 2nd worst pass D. And I'd rather be the team with the advantage in the air vs. the ground. If the Bears can put up points, it will hopefully make Philly abandon the run a little. The Eagles run a lot of read option looks on offense, but Nick Foles is not really a threat to run the ball. This actually plays into the Bears hands, because the DEs have been terrible at holding the edge and like to crash down inside against the run (looking at you McClellin, as were the Browns when the abused you with the wildcat last week). The LBs have also been slow to scrape over the top and cover the outside. So, Foles not being a threat should help as long as the Bears can make tackles, which is easier said than done. Also, I like the Bears pass D in this one. DeSean Jackson had a couple big games against the Bears early in his career, but in the 2 games he's faced Tim Jennings, he's been shut down to the tune of 2 catches each time for 26 and 16 yards, respectively. Jennings is coming off of strong games vs. Dez Bryant and Josh Gordon, so he should be pretty confident going into this one. Though, Jackson won't be dogging it in the cold like the other two looked like they were. Bowman vs. Cooper isn't a bad matchup either. A couple of interesting things that could help decide this game are the Eagles motivation and the Bears return game. I don't see the Eagles going all out if the Cowboys win early today. I think we see much more Bryce Brown than McCoy on the ground (though watch for McCoy in the pass game, as they'll have no qualms about getting him in the open field even if not going all out in the gameplan). And maybe a few fewer exotic blitzes. In the kick game, the Eagles allowed 2 return TDs to the Lions in the snow game. So, last week they squib kicked all game away from Cordarelle Patterson (league's leading KO returner). The Eagles top 2 special teams tacklers will miss this game, so their already porous coverage will be even weaker. The Vikes started 4 post-kickoff drives outside of the 34 last week. The Eagles' kicker has one of the league's worst touchback percentages. And with the wind, they may not want to risk a big return. Should be an entertaining game, at least. First team to 30 wins.

How so? Would need a Lions loss to Minnesota, then the Bears/GB game would be winner takes division.

Oh I know it doesn't make any sense, but between the post-Jordan years and the last few years when they've not been good enough and kept status quo, I don't have much faith that they aren't a little delusional.

It probably is true, given the history of Chicago Bulls basketball. Probably think, "just get healthy and we can make a run again".