Noots’ Notes-Game 15: 36-30 Win over Minnesota (holiday edition) By Michael Nudo The Bears (6-9) gave up a 16-0 halftime lead to a Vikings team that needed the win for home field advantage. But the Bears prevailed in overtime, led by the arm of Jay Cutler. OFFENSE Quarterbacks: Jay Cutler (20-35-273, 4 TDs, 1 Int) [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Minnesota Vikings (11-3) at Chicago Bears (5-9) By Michael Nudo Still healthy and with plenty left in the tank (AP Photo/Rick Havner). BEARS OFFENSE vs. VIKINGS DEFENSE Wide receiver Devin Hester’s calf should be healed up enough for him to play on Monday night. His return to action will impact the [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 14: 31-7 Loss at Baltimore (holiday edition) By Michael Nudo The Bears (5-9) nearly missed their flight to Baltimore due to inclement weather. Those who hung around to watch this debacle quickly realized that nobody showed up from the Chicago side anyway, apart from Earl Bennett. OFFENSE Jay Cutler—more red zone picks. Stinko. [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (5-8) at Baltimore Ravens (7-6) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. RAVENS DEFENSE The calf injury that kept Devin Hester out last week allowed unheralded Devin Aromashodu to have a standout game against Green Bay’s tough defense. It will be interesting to see how he’s utilized this week if [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 13: 21-14 Loss to Green Bay By Michael Nudo The Bears (5-8) gave their fans plenty to boo about in losing to the Green Bay Packers 21-14. Somehow, they managed to pull ahead 14-13 in the third quarter. This was clearly a mirage. The Packers squandered numerous first half opportunities. It could just [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Green Bay Packers (8-4) at Chicago Bears (5-7) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PACKERS DEFENSE Tight end Desmond Clark has missed significant time this season due to a disk issue in his neck. Clark is a well-rounded player, and has been especially missed in some protection schemes, where Greg Olsen [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 12: 17-9 Win over St. Louis By Michael Nudo The Bears (5-7) showed that they’re slightly better than the bottom-feeders of the league with a 17-9 win over the Rams (1-11). What does this signify? It indicates that they’re as good as their record shows—below average. OFFENSE Quarterbacks: Jay Cutler (8-17-143, TD) only [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS St. Louis Rams (1-10) at Chicago Bears (4-7) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. RAMS DEFENSE Left tackle Orlando Pace is injured (groin). He has been largely a disappointment. A line shakeup is in order with Chris Williams moved from right to left tackle, and Kevin Shaffer installed on the right [...]