Chicago plays close football. Teams they should dominate they let stick with them and make it stressful. I expect more of the same. Until the offense can show an ability to score over 24 points in a game, I have a hard time believing that this is a team that will win big. I think they'll build on their avg PPG with a 24 pt showing.
I'm with belli on this one. I believe we'll win but it won't be a simple walk across game. The one thing I think we can and should do is put more than 24 points on the board for a change but I still won't predict a score because I never do.
If Cutler, AJ, Miller, and Howard are the true bell cows of this offense then along with Loggains game plans and play calling now is the time when they need to show it. Jobs and contracts are on the line over these next 8 games. For the most part the offense is as healthy as it's been since game one so it's time they did their part as well and began scoring some points.
We can't win many games scoring just 16-17 points.
Post by britishbearfan on Nov 10, 2016 6:07:13 GMT -6
Whilst they don't have a great Defense they do have some potentially good (for them) match ups.
First of all I'm expecting Carey and maybe even Langford get a bigger share of the carries this week. Whilst Howard has been great he does have a weakness in so far as he needs to build up a head of steam before he can break tackles. So he is vulerable to being stopped in the backfield - which is unfortunately the strength of their pro-bowl linebacker Lavonte David. That said, their overall run defense is bad and I can see the Bears having some success power running with Carey between the tackles.
They also have a pretty good pass rush and secondary so I'm expecting a pretty even battle in the passing game. The key will be for Cutler to channel enough Brian Hoyer to avoid costly turnovers.
Last time I watched Tampa Bay their running back was Jacquizz Rodgers and now he is injured so I think they are down to their fourth stringer. Unless Doug Martin makes it back this week I can't see their running game achieving much against the Bear's run Defense.
However, unless Bears can find a way to cover Mike Evans I can see TB passing attack dominating. I suspect Bears will use Porter plus safety help to try to contain him - but whilst I like Porter overall I don't think he is good against a big fast receiver like Evans. Bears also really lack a safety that is good in coverage - even Amos is out of position a lot. If the Bears pass rush can be effective maybe some turnovers can be forced - but sadly you can't play Jake Long and T.J. Clemmings every week.
Overall, I see a pretty even game with Bears dominating time of possession but TB making big plays. I think it will come down to turnovers and could go either way. My prediction is Bears 24 - TB 27.
I think we finally score some decent points in this one. I think we score 28 on this team. Cutler has a career day. I'd like to see a great run-game too. The D will definitely get tested though. I figure we'll win, but it will be something like 28-21 or closer.
I'm starting Alshon and Howard, and I am doing so over Mike Wallace who is playing Cleveland. I am killing it in my 16 man ff work league.
I really liked what I saw on Halloween, especially from the backup linemen.
Lovije coaches college ball.
I know. I'm a U of I alum, so I get asked about the football team every now and again and my opinion of how Lovie is doing. Which I haven't the slightest idea, since Ron Turner was the head coach of the IllinI when I was there and completely killed my interest in college football. I haven't watched an Illini game in years.
Whilst they don't have a great Defense they do have some potentially good (for them) match ups.
First of all I'm expecting Carey and maybe even Langford get a bigger share of the carries this week. Whilst Howard has been great he does have a weakness in so far as he needs to build up a head of steam before he can break tackles. So he is vulerable to being stopped in the backfield - which is unfortunately the strength of their pro-bowl linebacker Lavonte David. That said, their overall run defense is bad and I can see the Bears having some success power running with Carey between the tackles.
They also have a pretty good pass rush and secondary so I'm expecting a pretty even battle in the passing game. The key will be for Cutler to channel enough Brian Hoyer to avoid costly turnovers.
Last time I watched Tampa Bay their running back was Jacquizz Rodgers and now he is injured so I think they are down to their fourth stringer. Unless Doug Martin makes it back this week I can't see their running game achieving much against the Bear's run Defense.
However, unless Bears can find a way to cover Mike Evans I can see TB passing attack dominating. I suspect Bears will use Porter plus safety help to try to contain him - but whilst I like Porter overall I don't think he is good against a big fast receiver like Evans. Bears also really lack a safety that is good in coverage - even Amos is out of position a lot. If the Bears pass rush can be effective maybe some turnovers can be forced - but sadly you can't play Jake Long and T.J. Clemmings every week.
Overall, I see a pretty even game with Bears dominating time of possession but TB making big plays. I think it will come down to turnovers and could go either way. My prediction is Bears 24 - TB 27.
Nice breakdown.
I think Pernell McPhee said it best when he encouraged the defense to play "angry". Angry because of where this team could have been had they played just a little harder for a little longer. It's been in the 4th quarter where games have slipped away and although that's not all on the defense nonetheless they have to be the ones to stop the scoring even when the offense keeps them on the field too long.
We're getting some starters healthy again and the backups have picked up some valuable game experience. If they can't use that to turn it around now then this season is hopeless and so IMHO is John Fox. One win against Minny hasn't let him off the hook for me. He "claims" there's progress so now I want to see it on the field and in the W/L column.
This is the game I really want to see Alshon shine. The Bucs' first round pick has been struggling and that entire Secondary has had like 850 passing yards and 8TDs dropped on them in their last two games,
Winston is better than Bradford, but the Bear Defense is starting to roll.
Experts pick Bucs over Bears......... By: Bryan Perez | 24 minutes ago
The last time the Bears took the field in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings on Halloween night, they pulled off what looked like a huge upset to improve to 2-6 before breaking for their bye. Heading into Week 10, it appears they’ve lost momentum in the eyes of the experts.
Chicago will travel to Raymond James Stadium to take on the 3-5 Buccanneers in a game that is very winnable for coach John Fox and company. According to the experts, however, they’re going to lose.
More than half of analysts polled — 57-percent to be exact — are picking the Jameis Winston-led Buccanneers to defeat the Bears in a game that is a must-win for both teams’ playoff hopes.
Chicago is entering Week 10 the healthiest they’ve been since opening day. Jay Cutler is coming off a fantastic performance against the Vikings, combining with rookie running back Jordan Howard to form a balanced offensive attack that should enjoy a lot more success than it had during the first half of the season.
If the Bears lose to the Buccanneers, any hope they have to climb back into a very average NFC North will evaporate. Week 10 represents the first of eight playoff games for Chicago. It’s do-or-die from here on out.
