Archive for September, 2011
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Chicago Bears: 5 Questions Left Unanswered in Week 1
The Chicago Bears hosted the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and ended up winning the game 30-12 despite being labeled as underdogs by almost everyone. Chicago played very well on defense in keeping the Falcons offense out of the end zone while the o
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Bears vs. Saints: Jay Cutler and Chicago Offense Must Step Up Again
Normally, the Chicago Bears look to that fine defensive unit to shut down an opponent, and the offense is simply expected to control the ball, not turn it over and score just enough points to win the game.While that's been a tried and true method for
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NFL Picks Week 2: New Orleans Saints Get Back on Track vs. Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears surprised a lot of people last week when they not only beat, but blew out the Atlanta Falcons last week by 18 points. The NFL odds show that a repeat performance isn't likely as the Bears are 7-point underdogs when they head t
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NFL Predictions 2011: Picks Against the Spread for All 16 Week 2 Games
Week 2 doesn't present nearly the marquee matchups that Week 1 did, but Vegas certainly offered up some interesting spreads for Week 2.Let's face it, to make it through the Browns vs. Colts and the Bengals vs. Broncos, you might need to make a wager
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Chicago vs. New Orleans: 5 Things the Bears Must Do to Beat the Saints
The Bears are coming off of an impressive victory over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, but they shouldn't let their guard down; this will be a much stiffer test. It's not that the Falcons aren't a good team—they are—it's just that the Sa
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5 Unheralded Players the Bears Need To Perform
Everybody knows Julius Peppers, Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Jay Cutler and Matt Forte. They are the stars of the team and while they generally are consistent they need to perform well for the Bears to have a chance. However, there are less recogniz
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Chicago Bears: 10 Keys to Winning the NFC
Seen as a bit of an outsider from the outset of the 2011-12 season, the Chicago Bears have garnered new found believers after their thrashing of the Atlanta Falcons. It certainly will not always be smooth sailing, but the Bears look like a team to re
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Bears vs. Saints: 7 Chicago Players Facing the Most Pressure To Perform
The Chicago Bears face their second of three big tests to open the season when they travel to New Orleans to face the Saints on Sunday.This game, predictably, will feature a top offense vs. a top defense as Urlacher and the immovable Bears try and st
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Chicago Bears Report Card: Grades from Week 1 Against the Atlanta Falcons
The Chicago Bears have started this season off with a bang. They looked great in Week 1 against one of the best teams in the NFL from 2010, the Atlanta Falcons. The Bears embarrassed the Falcons last Sunday, easily winning 30-6. T
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Brian Urlacher: Chicago Bears QB Jay Culter Must Win One for the Captain
The Chicago Bears (1-0) and New Orleans Saints (0-1) are set to face off in one of the marquee games in Week 2 of the NFL season.Brian Urlacher, who was just named NFC Defensive Player of the Week, has returned to team facilities Thursday morning and
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