Noots’ Notes-Game 15: 38-34 Win over New York Jets By Michael Nudo The Bears (11-4) recovered from a 21-10 second quarter deficit to defeat the Jets (10-5) at Soldier Field. The win keeps the Bears in good shape to get a first-round bye in the playoffs. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (13-25-215, 3 TD, INT, 4/3, [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS New York Jets (10-4) at Chicago Bears (10-4) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. JETS DEFENSE Wide receiver Earl Bennett has an ankle injury. Bennett has been an important element in the passing offense since the week before the bye. Over those 8 games, Bennett has caught 32 passes for 412 [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 14: 40-14 Win over Minnesota By Michael Nudo The Bears (10-4) went to Minnesota to play the Vikings (5-9) at TCF Stadium in the snow and freezing rain. They outmatched a banged up Vikings team in all phases en route to a 40-14 laugher. Five forced turnovers were a key to the victory [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (9-4) at Minnesota Vikings (5-8) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. VIKINGS DEFENSE Last week’s debacle with the Patriots didn’t leave too many bumps and bruises apart from the collective ego. This is no time to feel sorry for yourself. The division is there for clinching. The offense continues [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 13: 36-7 Loss to New England By Michael Nudo The Bears (9-4) were embarrassed 36-7 by the Patriots (11-2) in front of a wind-blown Soldier Field crowd that must have been asking why they showed up for a game that was already 33-0 at halftime. This had all the makings to be a [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS New England Patriots (10-2) at Chicago Bears (9-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PATRIOTS DEFENSE Running back Chester Taylor missed some practice time earlier in the week to rest a sore knee. He’s expected to be fully ready for Sunday. If the Bears are going to continue running just over [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 12: 24-20 Win over Detroit By Michael Nudo The Bears (9-3) won their 5th consecutive game, overcoming a poor first half defensive performance to defeat the Lions (2-10). This was a typical Lions loss. It was close, but no Wayne Fontes victory cigar. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (21-26-234, TD, 5/12, fumble) played well [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (8-3) at Detroit Lions (2-9) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. LIONS DEFENSE The Bears’ offense comes into Sunday’s game in great health. A rededication to running the ball since the bye week and the return of Roberto Garza from minor knee surgery to right guard have stabilized a [...]