INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS – HOLIDAY EDITION Chicago Bears (7-7) at Green Bay Packers (13-1) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PACKERS DEFENSE Josh McCown takes over for an offense that has fallen off the tracks since Jay Cutler and Matt Forte went down. Caleb Hanie was largely ineffective during his 4-game tryout. Yeah, I’m [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Seattle Seahawks (6-7) at Chicago Bears (7-6) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. SEAHAWKS DEFENSE Since Caleb Hanie took over for the injured Jay Cutler (thumb) 3 weeks ago, the Bears offense has only put up 40 points. He piled up six interceptions in his first two starts before going pick-free [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (7-5) at Denver Broncos (7-5) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. BRONCOS DEFENSE Caleb Hanie makes his third start this Sunday, while Jay Cutler tries to rehab his way back from a broken thumb. Hanie has three interceptions in each of his starts. Running back Matt Forte took a [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Kansas City Chiefs (4-7) at Chicago Bears (7-4) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. CHIEFS DEFENSE Caleb Hanie is set to make his second start after Jay Cutler injured his thumb. Hanie will look to cut down on the 3 interceptions he gave to the Raiders. Left guard Edwin Williams makes [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (7-3) at Oakland Raiders (6-4) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. RAIDERS DEFENSE The Bears have lost quarterback Jay Cutler for a significant amount of time with a thumb injury. Caleb Hanie will get an opportunity to show what he has learned from the sideline over the last two [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS San Diego Chargers (4-5) at Chicago Bears (6-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. CHARGERS DEFENSE Left guard Chris Williams (wrist) is done for the season. Edwin Williams will start there. He had an excellent preseason, and many felt he outplayed Chris Williams for the spot. He’ll get his opportunity Sunday. [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Detroit Lions (6-2) at Chicago Bears (5-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. LIONS DEFENSE Earl Bennett returned last week from a chest injury to haul in 5 passes for 95 yards and a touchdown. His presence is likely to mean less playing time for some of the other receivers. Continued [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (4-3) at Philadelphia Eagles (3-4) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. EAGLES DEFENSE Coming off the bye week, the offense received a big lift with the return of wide receiver Earl Bennett from a serious chest injury. He’s a dependable target and has a knack for making people miss [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]