Archive for October, 2013
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Can the Chicago Bears Finally Rediscover a Pass Rush?
For years, the Lovie Smith-led Chicago Bears used a relentless pass rush from the defensive line, athletic, sideline-to-sideline linebackers and an opportunistic secondary to continually rank among the NFL's best defenses. That formula has hit
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Bears vs. Redskins: Behind Enemy Lines with Redskins Columnist James Dudko
It feels like so long ago that the Chicago Bears ended their two-game losing streak with a win over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, but the vacation will end when they hit the road to take on a talented Redskins team this week. The wi
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Bears vs. Redskins: Breaking Down Chicago’s Game Plan
The Chicago Bears effectively avoided a three-game losing streak when they defeated the New York Giants, 27-21, on Thursday Night Football during Week 6. The Bears struggled to get pressure on Eli Manning most of the night and had trouble slowing dow
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Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins: Spread Analysis and Pick Prediction
The OVER is 8-1 in Chicago's last nine road games and this week the Bears are on the road against a Washington team that's allowing four touchdowns per game this season. However, the Redskins have dominated the Bears over the years. Point spre
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Sorting out the NFC: Contenders and Pretenders
The New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks are the early leaders in the race to make the playoffs in the NFC. San Francisco doesn’t look far behind. But what about some of the other NFC teams sitting with three or four wins? Come January, whic
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Chicago Bears: What You Need to Know Heading into Week 7
The Chicago Bears were able to get back on track with a win over the New York Giants in Week 6. They will now focus their attention on a Washington Redskins team that's 1-4 and spiraling out of playoff contention. Here's what you need to know as the
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Giants vs. Bears: Full Roster Report Card Grades for Chicago
The Chicago Bears were far from perfect, but they were good enough to top the New York Giants this past Thursday, snapping a two-game losing streak. The Bears showed flashes of being very good on both sides of the ball, but they still haven't been ab
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Buy or Sell: Chicago Bears Edition
Six games in, the Chicago Bears are 4-2, a half game atop the NFC North, but are they headed for the playoffs? Is Julius Peppers still elite? Is Marc Trestman the answer? How good can Alshon Jeffery be? The answers to these questions, and more, below
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Alshon Jeffery’s Fantasy Trade Value, Updated Outlook After Week 6
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler had another stellar outing on Thursday night, throwing for 262 yards and two touchdowns as the Bears defeated the hapless New York Giants, 27-21, at Soldier Field. While that's all well and good for Da Fans, it se
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Bears vs Giants: Takeaways from Chicago’s 27-21 Win over New York
It wasn't always pretty, but the Chicago Bears improved to 4-2 with a win over the now 0-6 New York Giants on Thursday night. The Bears were far from perfect on either side of the ball. Their offense looked great at times, but struggled to put the Gi
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