Noots’ Notes-Game 7: 24-18 Win over Tampa Bay in London By Michael Nudo The Bears (4-3) got out to a big lead behind the running of Matt Forte and an opportunistic defense. They were able to make just enough plays to hold on and beat the Bucs (4-3), stopping them on a last minute drive [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-3) versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. BUCCANEERS DEFENSE Wide receiver Earl Bennett (chest) started practicing last week, and looks close to a return. He’s probable, but there are conflicting reports about whether they will clear him to play. Speaking of returns, wide [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 6: 39-10 Win over Minnesota By Michael Nudo The Bears (3-3) were dominant against the Vikings, especially along both lines en route to a 39-10 victory. Devin Hester scored two touchdowns and contributions from rookies Stephen Paea and Chris Conte added spark to a defense led by Julius Peppers’ two sacks. OFFENSE Quarterback [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Minnesota Vikings (1-4) at Chicago Bears (2-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. VIKINGS DEFENSE Wide receiver Earl Bennett (chest) is expected to miss this week’s game again, but has begun to start getting more involved in practice and was upgraded to questionable. His absence has allowed Dane Sanzenbacher to emerge [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 5: 24-13 Loss at Detroit By Michael Nudo The Bears (2-3) were beaten in every phase of the game en route to a 24-13 loss to the Detroit Lions (5-0). The Bears are now 3 games behind both Green Bay and Detroit, plus both teams hold the tie-breaker after head-to-head wins over the [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (2-2) at Detroit Lions (4-0) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. LIONS DEFENSE Running back Marion Barber (calf) made it through last week’s game in good shape. That’s excellent news for the Bears’ ground attack. Chris Spencer fractured his hand but returned to finish last week’s game at right [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 4: 34-29 Win over Carolina By Michael Nudo The Bears (2-2) won a wild game against the Carolina Panthers (1-3) behind a great rushing effort from Matt Forte and a record-breaking return from Devin Hester. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (9-17-102, INT, 1/2) didn’t have many attempts because of the focus on running. When [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Carolina Panthers (1-2) at Chicago Bears (1-2) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PANTHERS DEFENSE Frank Omiyale protected adequately in his first full game last week to replace right tackle Gabe Carimi (knee). He has to cut the penalties out. Carimi is expected to miss a couple more games. Right guard [...]