Noots’ Notes-Game 3: 25-19 Win at Seattle By Michael Nudo The Bears (2-1) rallied from a 13-0 first half deficit to defeat an injury-depleted Seahawks squad 25-19. Jay Cutler led the Bears on a 71-yard scoring drive late in the fourth quarter to put them ahead to stay. The Bears will face the 1-2 Detroit [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (1-1) at Seattle Seahawks (1-1) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. SEAHAWKS DEFENSE Tight end Desmond Clark’s rib injury allowed Kellen Davis to play a pivotal role in the Bears’ 17-14 victory over the Steelers. While receiver Devin Aromashodu was recovering from an injury of his own, Johnny Knox [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 2: 17-14 Win over Pittsburgh By Michael Nudo The Bears came back to beat the Steelers in the home opener at a rain-soaked Soldier Field. Jay Cutler rebounded with an error-free performance and Robbie Gould drilled a 44-yard field goal in the closing minute. The defending champions let this slip away. Jeff Reed [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) at Chicago Bears (0-1) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. STEELERS DEFENSE Tight end Desmond Clark took a hard shot to his lower back (ribs) and is likely to miss some action or be limited at best. Clark has been a very durable player for the Bears. Backups [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 1: 21-15 Loss to Green Bay By Michael Nudo The Bears fell to Green Bay in their opener. Jay Cutler’s 4 interceptions were too much to overcome. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (17-36-277, TD, 4 INTs, 3/16) took too many chances with the football. He kept some plays alive with his feet, but threw [...]
Chicago Bears (0-0) at Green Bay Packers (0-0) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PACKERS DEFENSE The Bears’ offense is in good health entering the first contest. The only injury of note is backup running back Kevin Jones (ankle), who was lost in the final game of the preseason. Garrett Wolfe and Adrian Peterson will [...]