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 [...]
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 [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Philadelphia Eagles (7-3) at Chicago Bears (7-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. EAGLES DEFENSE This is the point in the season where depth and health are critical to overall success. The Bears have had few key injuries. Their wide receivers had a few nicks going into last Thursday’s game. The [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (6-3) at Miami Dolphins (5-4) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. DOLPHINS DEFENSE The combination of Roberto Garza’s return from knee surgery and Mike Martz’s move to a more balanced attack has brought stability to the Bears offense. Jay Cutler is no longer spending most of the game looking [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Minnesota Vikings (3-5) at Chicago Bears (5-3) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. VIKINGS DEFENSE Roberto Garza returned to right guard last week after missing a few games with minor knee surgery. His presence solidified the right side, where rookie tackle J’Marcus Webb is getting his baptism of fire. In the [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (4-3) at Buffalo Bills (0-7) in Toronto By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. BILLS DEFENSE Guard Roberto Garza is expected to return to the starting lineup after having knee surgery a few weeks ago. He will return to right guard, where Edwin Williams and Lance Louis had started previously. [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Washington Redskins (3-3) at Chicago Bears (4-2) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. REDSKINS DEFENSE The Bears hope to march out the same offensive line for the second consecutive week. A breakdown in assignments and communication led to 6 more sacks against the Seahawks. Left guard Roberto Garza had minor knee [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Seattle Seahawks (2-2) at Chicago Bears (4-1) By Michael Nudo The Bears are thankful Todd Collins’ services won’t be needed on Sunday (AP Photo/Rick Havner) BEARS OFFENSE vs. SEAHAWKS DEFENSE Jay Cutler returns after missing last week’s game due to a concussion. He has been medically cleared to play. While he [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-1) at Carolina Panthers (0-4) By Michael Nudo Todd Collins overcame an injury of his own (stinger) to be ready to start this week (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun). BEARS OFFENSE vs. PANTHERS DEFENSE Jay Cutler was sacked 9 times last week and suffered a concussion. His backup, Todd Collins, left [...]
INJURY REPORT AND IMPLICATIONS Chicago Bears (3-0) at New York Giants (1-2) By Michael Nudo BEARS OFFENSE vs. GIANTS DEFENSE Left tackle Chris Williams (hamstring) is out for this week’s game. This means Frank Omiyale will stay at his spot, while Kevin Shaffer will fill in at right tackle. Shaffer held up well in last [...]