Noots’ Notes-Game 14: 38-14 Loss to Seattle By Michael Nudo The Bears (7-7) fell apart after leading 14-7, seeing the Seahawks (7-7) score 24 unanswered points. Caleb Hanie threw three interceptions, two of them were returned for touchdowns. The game was a microcosm of the season. Off to a good start, and then it quickly [...]
Noots’ Notes Game 13: 13-10 Loss at Denver By Michael Nudo The Denver Broncos (8-5) outlasted the Bears 13-10. Tim Tebow continued his magic, leading his team back from a 10-0 deficit to a 13-10 overtime win. Matt Prater tied the game with a 59-yard field goal at the end of regulation and then delivered [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 12: 10-3 Loss to Kansas City By Michael Nudo The Chiefs (5-7) did just enough to beat the Bears (7-5) at Soldier Field. They outplayed and outcoached the Bears in an historically bad game. OFFENSE Quarterback Caleb Hanie (11-24-133, 3 INT) regressed in his second start. His timing was not better. Every time [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 11: 25-20 Loss at Oakland By Michael Nudo The Bears (7-4) were not able to overcome 3 interceptions by Caleb Hanie, making his first start as a pro. Oakland (7-4) kicked six field goals and had one touchdown. OFFENSE Quarterback Caleb Hanie (18-36-254, 2 TD, 3 INT, 5/50) looked like he was making [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 10: 31-20 win over San Diego By Michael Nudo The Bears (7-3) outfought a wounded but dangerous Chargers (4-6) team that was fighting for their playoff lives. Turnovers and special teams play were catalysts for the Bears. The offense responded in kind. OFFENSE Quarterback Jay Cutler (18-31-286, 2 TD, INT, 5/11, TD) had [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 9: 37-13 Win over Detroit By Michael Nudo The Bears (6-3) dominated the Lions (6-3) based on 6 take-aways and a Devin Hester punt return for a touchdown. It was a hard-hitting game, and frustrations got the better of the Lions, who had a few cheap shots and started a fight. The Bears’ [...]
Noots’ Notes-Game 8: 30-24 Win at Philadelphia By Michael Nudo The Bears (5-3) played a great all-around game in beating the Eagles (3-5) on the road. On offense, they were led by a dominating offensive line to overcome a rare 2 fumble game by Matt Forte. On defense, they shut down explosive receivers Jeremy Maclin [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]