LAR @ CHI, Divisional Round, SUN, JAN 18th Game Thread - CHI +3.5, O/U 51.5

[CrackerDog]

2 hours ago, adam said:

That was before Urlacher's time, that was 98.

OK thanks.  I think the game I'm thinking of was his last as a Viking's QB.  That was a cold night with the Vikings playing outdoors for some reason.  

[Lucky Luciano]

2 hours ago, CrackerDog said:

OK thanks.  I think the game I'm thinking of was his last as a Viking's QB.  That was a cold night with the Vikings playing outdoors for some reason.  

now i think about it you could be right

 

[ASHKUM BEAR]

6 hours ago, CrackerDog said:

OK thanks.  I think the game I'm thinking of was his last as a Viking's QB.  That was a cold night with the Vikings playing outdoors for some reason.  

I was at Favres last game, Dec 21 2010.  The Dome collapsed and the game was moved to Golpher Stadium. Seats were first come first serve, I was 7 rows up, 15 yd line behind Bears bench.  Corey Wooten sacked Favre and he never got up. 

I was also at Soldier Field Dec 29 2009 when the Bears beat the crap out of Favre as a Viking. 

[BearFan2000]

The Bears are playing with house money at this point so I'm at peace with whatever the outcome.  I think the only way I would be upset is if they came out and embarassed themselves (ie losing and looking bad doing it).  I don't see this Bears team coming out and leaving without a fight.  The Green Bay game was more personal being who it was, what beating them meant to the team, organization, and the fan base on top of the historic signifigance of that game.

I never like losing but if we come out and give it our best and come up short I will still feel good about the teams future and will be proud of what they have accomplished this season.  This one is a hard one to predict.  There are factors coming in that could give us an edge.  Stafford's finger, warm weather team playing in frigid conditions, in a hostile environment (crowd will be electric).  The Rams are a team that seemed to have peaked 6 weeks ago and have looked beatable since.  On their side they have two dynamic WR's that can give our secondary fits, two solid RB's, and when Stafford is on that offense can be lethal.  Also, will there be a letdown on the Bears side.  Was last weekl this team's Super Bowl?   

I don't see the Bears letting down, they have taken a very business like approach following the Packer game.  I could even see them playing a little more settled and focused out of the gate.  Last week being GB could have had the guys too amped.  The key will be to have a quicker start.  We don't want to dig a hole vs the Rams.  Keep the game close and give ourselves a shot to pull it out.  We'll have to keep pace.  I believe we can.  

[AZ54]

We have a Jared Verse problem.  He being the one with the best Bull Rush in the NFL. Fortunately he’s not fast and bendy which gives Theo more problems but it’s still a big concern for me. 

[Stinger226]

Defense needs a few TOs and tackle well, we will win with our offense. 

Coleman Shelton is their center. Ranked 13 th out of 40. 36th in pass blocking grade "7th run blocking. Has only given up 1 sack , can't find his pressures numbers but I would think high. He should be our focus for attacking the QB. Stafford isn't very mobile but he gets the ball out quick. We need to take those routes away 

 

[adam]

1 hour ago, AZ54 said:

We have a Jared Verse problem.  He being the one with the best Bull Rush in the NFL. Fortunately he’s not fast and bendy which gives Theo more problems but it’s still a big concern for me. 

One frustrating thing on this, Poona Ford was a free agent DT this offseason, the Bears signed Jarrett for 3/42 and the Rams signed Ford for 3/29. Ford is the Rams top rated defensive player.

Their D-Line is legit across the board, Byron Young and Kobie Turner are both really good as well. 

The Bears will have to utilize the quick game more and not leave Caleb back there too long, he won't have time.

[Stinger226]

38 minutes ago, adam said:

One frustrating thing on this, Poona Ford was a free agent DT this offseason, the Bears signed Jarrett for 3/42 and the Rams signed Ford for 3/29. Ford is the Rams top rated defensive player.

Their D-Line is legit across the board, Byron Young and Kobie Turner are both really good as well. 

The Bears will have to utilize the quick game more and not leave Caleb back there too long, he won't have time.

A strong running game and quick passes will slow down any pass rush.

[Stinger226]

I listened to Ross Tucker on the Score and he brought up a lot of points about us possibly winning the game. A home game, bad weather that will make the Rams uncomfortable, they have bad STs. They have played bad the last part of the season. Just pulled out the playoff game in Carolina with a great coach and great QB. Also said belief is a strong tonic to win in games of which BJ has given us. The emotional high we were on last week could continue to this game giving us a quick start. He also said sometime with that energy, it could have us come out flat to start. As soon as I see it pop up on YouTube, I'll share it.

[Bears4Ever_34]

11 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

I listened to Ross Tucker on the Score and he brought up a lot of points about us possibly winning the game. A home game, bad weather that will make the Rams uncomfortable, they have bad STs. They have played bad the last part of the season. Just pulled out the playoff game in Carolina with a great coach and great QB. Also said belief is a strong tonic to win in games of which BJ has given us. The emotional high we were on last week could continue to this game giving us a quick start. He also said sometime with that energy, it could have us come out flat to start. As soon as I see it pop up on YouTube, I'll share it.

Special teams might win the Bears the game. The Rams are legit awful, and the Bears have gotten much better ever since the disaster in Cincinnati. They were low-key heroes of last week's game, too, with several big returns. Would be a great time to pull out a trick play against them in a pivotal moment, IMO.

[AZ54]

1 hour ago, Stinger226 said:

A strong running game and quick passes will slow down any pass rush.

True but their Dline is tough against both.   No reason to run through a brick wall.  I think we see more outside runs as well as some quick WR screens.   Both of our TEs are good enough to block DEs and seal the edge for off tackle runs.  Then pull one of the big boys around to pave the way.