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 [...]
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 [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Green Bay Packers (2-0) at Chicago Bears (1-1) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PACKERS DEFENSE Rookie right tackle Gabe Carimi suffered a partially dislocated knee last week and is expected to miss at least a month. Frank Omiyale replaced Carimi in the game and will hold down the position until [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. SAINTS DEFENSE Wide receiver Roy Williams (questionable) injured his groin last week against Atlanta. If he misses action, it will mean more reps for Johnny Knox. Right guard Lance Louis (doubtful) injured his ankle in the first half against [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. FALCONS DEFENSE The acquisition of Roy Williams has been a lightning rod during the preseason. He is reunited with Daryl Drake and Mike Martz. This takes the spotlight off the revamped line, which features rookie Gabe Carimi at right tackle. [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS NFC CHAMPIONSHIP Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PACKERS DEFENSE Earl Bennett’s ankle should be healed to the point that it’s no longer a factor. Against the physical secondary of the Packers, Bennett could prove to be a deciding factor. Bennett was given some extra [...]
Seahawks at Bears Game Day By Michael Nudo There’s no reason to provide an injury report here. Both teams are pretty ready to go apart from Tatupu. So, here’s what we should hope to see today if the Bears are going to win. BEARS OFFENSE vs. SEAHAWKS DEFENSE In order for this to be a [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (11-4) at Green Bay Packers (9-6) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. PACKERS DEFENSE Wide receiver Earl Bennett (ankle) was able to play last week but aggravated the injury and missed much of the game recovering and getting retaped. If he is limited this week, it could mean more [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]