INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Cleveland Browns (1-6) at Chicago Bears (3-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. BROWNS DEFENSE Adrian Peterson returned to practice this week. The Bears are eager to see him return to special teams and as a backup running back to Matt Forte. Although left guard Frank Omiyale is not on the [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 6: 45-10 Loss at Cincinnati By Michael Nudo The Chicago NFL team suffered an embarrassment of unparalleled proportions to the Bengals on Sunday. This nameless faceless sea of ineptitude consistently parted for Cedric Benson, who ran with gusto, vim and authority through emotionless bystanders whose apathy was without peer. OFFENSE Quarterback Three interceptions [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-2) at Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. BENGALS DEFENSE Other than running back depth, the Bears’ offense is in good health. The Bears were hoping to get backup running back Adrian Peterson back on the field this week. Peterson not only is good at picking [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 5: 21-14 Loss at Atlanta By Michael Nudo The Bears (3-2) were outplayed and outcoached by the Falcons (4-1) in a 21-14 loss on Sunday night in Atlanta. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (27-43-300, 2 TD, 2 Int, 3/34) had an up and down performance. His first interception was in the red zone but [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-1) at Atlanta Falcons (3-1) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. FALCONS DEFENSE Wide receiver Devin Hester was back at practice after a minor injury to his neck/shoulder area in the Lions game. He’s expected to be fully ready for Sunday night in Atlanta. Reserve running back Adrian Peterson [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 4: 48-24 Win over Detroit By Michael Nudo The Bears (3-1) outscored the Lions 27-3 after going into halftime tied at 21. Johnny Knox’s 102-yard kickoff to start the third quarter was the momentum-changing play. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (18-28-141, 2 TD, 3/8, TD, 2 Fumbles) didn’t have eye-popping yardage statistics, but still [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Detroit Lions (1-2) at Chicago Bears (2-1) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. LIONS DEFENSE Tight end Desmond Clark is making improvement from a rib injury suffered in the first game of the season. He’s eager to get back on the field. Even with the bye week coming, he seems likely [...]