Week 7 Preview: Bears (3-2) @ Bengals (4-2)
by SackMan on Oct 23, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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The Bears take on Cedric Benson, Ocho Cinco and the resurgent Bengals on Sunday, when they visit Cinci for a 3:15pm CT start on Fox. If you can't catch the game on TV, Ocho Cinco might tweet it live for you.
Week 6 Recap
The Bengals hosted the Texans high flying air attack last Sunday, and got out scored 28-17. Matt Schaub torched the Bengals secondary for 392 yards and 4 TDs... while Carson Palmer's passes only found the endzone once, in trying to keep up with the Houston offense. The biggest news for the Bengals however, was the loss of NFL sack leader Antwan Odom, who tore his Achilles' tendon, and is out for the remainder of the year.
The Bears littered the field with costly mistakes in a 21-14 road loss to Matt Ryan and the Falcons. The Bears seemingly outplayed the Falcons for much of the game, outgaining Atlanta 373 to 253, and holding the ball for 33:54, compared to 26:06. They forced a handful of three and outs and sustained good drives between the 20's. But, the Bears couldn't overcome two turnovers inside the Falcons 10 yard line... along with a handful of penalties and miscues.
Quick Numbers:
- 8.0: Atwan Odom's sack total (out for the remainder of the season), exactly half of the Bengals team sack total (16)
- 4.2: Cedric Benson's average yards per carry in 2009
- 8/7: Carson Palmer's TD/INT ratio.
- #22: The Bengals defensive ranking (total defense).
- #7: The Bears defensive ranking (total defense).
- 64.0 and 86.9: Jay Cutler's completion %, and QB rating... right on pace with his career numbers.
- 3: Receiving touchdowns for Greg Olsen, in just 15 catches.
- 50-51: Marvin Lewis' career record.
Key Injuries:
CIN DE Antwan Odom (achilles) IR
ATL S Roy Williams (forearm) Q
CHI LB Brian Urlacher (wrist) IR
CHI LB Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) O
When the Bengals have the ball.
With a resurgent Cedric Benson leading the charge, the Bengals have put together a more balanced attack than in the past. The team is averaging a nice 4.2 YPC on the ground. When they aren't running the ball, they'll put it in the hands of QB Carson Palmer. Palmer has been battling injuries over the last season or so, but seems to be finally back 100%, and with some good receiving threats in Chad "OchoCinco" Johnson, and Andre Caldwell, the Bengals put together a nice potent offense. Surprising, when it's crunch time, Palmer has been looking Caldwell's way this year. The forgotten men are free agent signing Laverneous Coles (who seems to be fading away fast), and young trouble maker Chris Henry, who is an excellent downfield threat.
The key matchup: Cedric Benson vs the Bears Front 7
Let's not kid ourselves... this day is all about Cedric Benson, the NFL's #3 leading rusher. Benson will be out to prove something and say "I told you so." However, on the flip side... it also gives everyone on the Bears defense, who never liked Benson to begin with, a chance to finally hit him as a non-teammate. If you recall, a few training camps ago, Brian Urlacher and Mike Brown (the team's captains) laid some huge beatdowns on Benson, who whined about it to the press.
The X factor on offense for the Bengals: OchoCinco
As always, OchoCinco has been stirring up some twitter trash talk all week, and the Bears pass defense has been very kind to opposing #1 WRs.
When the Bears have the ball.
Jay Cutler, incredibly, is leading this mediocre Bears offense up and down the field between the 20's with ease. However, the Bears continue to stall in the red zone, as the weak offensive line just can't open up holes for Matt Forte in key situations. WRs Devin Hester, Earl Bennett, and Johnny Knox, are developing very nicely under the guidance of Cutler, but the ultimate indicator for success is how involved the TEs get in the passing game. Greg Olsen, Dez Clark, and Kellen Davis are a very nice group.
The key matchup: The Bears O-line vs the Bengals Front 4.
With little reason to respect the Bears run game, it's hard to imagine the Bengals stacking the LOS with 8 men in the box to defend the run. If the Bears line can get into "attack" mode early, they might actually enjoy some running success this Sunday. The run game, no doubt, was a focus during practice all week, as it simply must improve.
The X Factor on offense for the Bears: TE Greg Olsen
During the bye week, the Bears stated they wanted to get Greg Olsen more involved in the offense. Olsen responded with 5 catches and a TD... and he and Devin Hester led the team in targets with 10 each. When Olsen's heavily involved, it creates one on one opportunities for the Bears receivers.
Side notes from the NFC North:
Vikings: Spinning the broken record once again (in the pre-season, I warned that the Vikings days of dominant run D was nearing an end, as Pat Williams turns 37 years old), Minnesota's run defense slid down one more spot on the charts this week to #13.They're now allowing 3.9 ypc, down from their #1 ranking in 2008 (3.3). Last week they gave up 4.5 ypc to the Ravens, who eventually abandoned the run game after falling behind, and passed their way back into the game in the 4th quarter. This week, the Vikings go on the road, outdoors, to Pittsburgh... who have been running all over everyone since Rashard Mendenhall took over the starting job. Chalk this one up in the L column for the Vikings, as they barely survived the Ravens, thanks to a missed FG with time expiring.
Packers: Green Bay had their way with Lions last week, in a 26-0 shutout. However, that poor swiss cheese offensive line allowed another 5 sacks last and another 6 QB hits... to the friggin Lions! That's 25 sacks already on the year! At least they get the Brownies at home this week... that ought to make Aaron Rodgers feel a little better.
Lions: Poor Detroit has found the injury bug at QB. #1 pick, Matthew Stafford, is still nursing a knee injury (suffered vs the Bears), and to make matter worse, Daunte Culpepper left last week's game with a pulled hamstring. At least they got the bye week to get healthy, but If both QBs are still hurt, Drew friggin Stanton could get a start next week vs the equally woeful Rams.
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we need to use garret wolfe and spread it out on the goal ine
by DaHamsta on Oct 23, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn good jorb again SackMan.
To add, with Tank Johnson suffering from fascism or something, hopefully it will slow him down considering Frank “Is Our Starting Left Guard” Omiyale will be the one blocking him.
Also, if we can get this win, and if the Vikes lose (yes, I know, a lot of “ifs”), next week we can even up the North with a win against the Browns (because I think the Pack will beat the Vikes at Lambeau).
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by Dane Noble on Oct 23, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Vikings are 6-0.
If we win the next two and they lose the next two, we’re still half a game out. Just saying.
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by dakoose on Oct 23, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoah
all the negativity… save it for the non weekend… you mean
“when we win” ;)
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by BearNecessities on Oct 24, 2009 6:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
suffereing from fascism... lol
the same thing manning has, planta fascitis… should limit his action.
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by BearNecessities on Oct 24, 2009 6:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
; )
That’s the thing with fascism, you never know when it will hit you. One day, you’re missing practice, then the next you’re sending Tanks across the Polish border.
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by Dane Noble on Oct 24, 2009 8:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
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by BearNecessities on Oct 24, 2009 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and for those who were wondering...
Hunter Hillenmeyer will start on the strong side Sunday, with Roach in the middle.
But we should expect to see Jamar Williams for a couple of series at some point…
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by Dane Noble on Oct 23, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dumb question here...
Does this mean Roach will call our defense or will HH call the plays, even though he’s not playing middle?
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by smudgers on Oct 23, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read elsewhere that Roach will most likely be calling, since he’ll have the radio helmet and HH will be coming off in passing downs.
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by Spongie on Oct 23, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense, I guess.
At least HH will be out there to help guide Roach, if need be.
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by smudgers on Oct 23, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to do the fist pump move (see pitt game)
and then we get annhilated in the air.
but i’m all for it
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by BearNecessities on Oct 24, 2009 6:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice one, as always. Just to point out a minor typo, you have Pisa Tinoisamoa down as a RB, and he’s now on IR.
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by Spongie on Oct 23, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice post Sack!
How come no visitor from the cincy jungle??
Roach love the run stuffin', but don't forget about the TE over the middle!!
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by tfrabotta on Oct 23, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i didnt know Pisa was an rb
but anyway great post. Key to the game like you said is how we contain Chad OchoCinco. We also have to contain Cedric but im not very worried about that since our run D is good
by Bearsfan23 on Oct 23, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait a sec...
…the Bengals have been called the Cardiac Cats. If we shorten this to the Cats, then considering the road contest, we have Bears-Cats.
Hmm, the Cincinnati Bears-Cats game. Nah, doesn’t ring a bell. It’s not like there’s a college team that has a very similar name.
by V. Money on Oct 23, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not your best effort sir.
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by Dane Noble on Oct 23, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a better try.
Can the Bears’ crack team of scientists stop…the Benson Burner?
by V. Money on Oct 23, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he were fast, that's be funny.
But, alas…
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by Dane Noble on Oct 24, 2009 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*That'd*
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by Dane Noble on Oct 24, 2009 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Step away from the keyboard...
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by Dane Noble on Oct 24, 2009 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get the to a punnery
I have to put up with enough groan-inducing puns at home…but to find them preserved forever in screen text is just too cruel.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
by juperee on Oct 24, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drunk blogger... Lol.
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by Dane Noble on Oct 24, 2009 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly what I was thinking.
Hilarious.
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by smudgers on Oct 24, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Other injury notes:
Adrian Peterson is listed as doubtful for the Bears, as is Roy Williams for the Bungles.
Also, here is a link to the Bears/ Bengals flipcard from the official team website.
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by Dane Noble on Oct 23, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Olsen should be ecstatic that Williams is out,
as he’s been getting ripped apart by safeties so far this year. Here’s to a big game from G-Reg.
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by dakoose on Oct 23, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one is talking about the real match-up...
Tank Johnson (The gun toting) vs. Olin.
That’s not true!!! WHY THE F*CK WOULD YOU SAY THAT YOU AHOLE!! Ok maybe your right but you gotta give a little something here for it to work. I don’t know what I’m going to do this is the worst thing I’ve ever read, this day could not get any worse. Fine, F*ck it, you’re right.
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by gaclaudy on Oct 23, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to see if the Bears offense can limit the turnovers in the Red Zone
Cutler needs to learn how to just throw the ball away and take the three points. The O-Line needs to man up when they are in short yardage situations (specifically Kreutz and Omiyale).
by NiqueBears on Oct 23, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice post!
With that being said,I humbly disagree.The X -factor is wrong,we won games without Olsen in the past we can win game without him in the future (playing to his full abilities that is!) .I know I’m beating a dead horse here but the x factor is pass rush! Everyone thinks omg 3rd best rusher top,7,WR,top tier QB,but if we penetrate their O-Line this is a very winnable game.Let’s face it are D line didn’t do that tremendous against ATL.There do for a break out game,and the Bengals are a pretty good team to try,and make that happen.Bottom line is if are front 4 doesn’t get pressure we might not win this game……
by bears rock on Oct 23, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The LBs are the biggest liability for the Bengals...
which opens up the middle for Olsen and Knox over the middle. Plus, add a hurt Roy Williams and I fully expect Olsen to have many opportunities to succeed. Again, sadly, the O-line will dictate the game. If Omiyale plays badly, then the Bengals can play heavy nickel and dime packages and take away the middle. The Bengals D-line is still good without Odom, but if they can get a little pressure rushing 4 guys, then the Bears will struggle again. On defense, the bears just need to keep everyone in front of them. I expect a heavy dose of Tampa-2 and bend-not-break play calls. I want to see both G Adams and Gilbert get some time to see what they are all about.
Also, I am hoping to see some better play calling like play-action out of the I-formation on first and 10 or power -o and sweeps where Forte can use his skills to make people miss in space. If Cutler again outgains Forte, this will be a disaster and mark the beginning of the end for Turner and maybe even Lovie.
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by LostInSTL on Oct 23, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh???
They are very solid against the run but hey do seem to lose the rb in the passing game. Also didn’t help against the TE. But the secondary seems to be their weak spot. (sound familiar bears?)
Roach love the run stuffin', but don't forget about the TE over the middle!!
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by tfrabotta on Oct 24, 2009 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure if that's how you spell Laveranues or how you are supposed to spell it. Maybe his mother knows,
but I would remain wary of the Bengal’s passing game. Palmer hasn’t been on fire yet this year but this is a team with some decent weapons on the outside and I hope our corners can hold up. I could actually see this turn into a high scoring game quickly.
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by Just Dave on Oct 23, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why...
I am curious about Harris being out. Will Gilbert get some time? Will having 2 big DTs (A Adams and Harrison) be better than the “quick” but undersized Harris? Will G Adams get some reps and what will that look like? I have always been more concerned that the Bear’s struggles on the D-line were due to the lack of size as much as any talent or scheme.
So, if the D-line can get pressure with Harris out, will the Bengals be forced to play max protect and give the DBs some shots at interceptions. If not, then JustDave is right, this could be a battle of QBs.
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by LostInSTL on Oct 23, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take the 2 big (healthy) DTs over the quicker (playing in pain) Harris
I’m also interested to see Gaines Adams, and hopefully Jarron Gilbert, in action.
by JimmyMack on Oct 23, 2009 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should be an interesting matchup for our defense
Palmer has struggled a bit this year. His numbers aren’t what they were 3 years ago. If we can shut down Cedric Benson (that sounded weird), then I think we’ll be able to at least keep the game close.
This is probably one of the better defenses we’ve faced, but Odom being out is huge. If we can get the passing game going, and Cutler doesn’t try to do too much, I think we can win the ball game.
Bears 21
Bengals 10
by JimmyMack on Oct 23, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the O/U is 45.
You a betting man?
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by Dane Noble on Oct 23, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really in a position to bet anything
Or buy stocks, for that matter.
I put all of my money into Family Court Law
by JimmyMack on Oct 23, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their gameplan is alot more conservative then their previous one
thanks to an improved running game.
Roach love the run stuffin', but don't forget about the TE over the middle!!
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by tfrabotta on Oct 24, 2009 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we don't score more
than 21 points against the Bengals pathetic pass-defense and Odom/Williams out, the Bears should be worried about making the playoffs.
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by propheteer on Oct 24, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another good write-up, sir.
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by smudgers on Oct 23, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Contenders/Pretenders
That’s what’s at stake here.
by Big Ike on Oct 23, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling
that this is going to be a close game where both teams move the ball by airing it out. The D has to step up and put a lot of pressure on Palmer. Palmer has hit some plays deep. We’ve got to put him on the ground or make him throw early and avoid the big play.
Is it me, or does it seem like they gave up short pass plays that turned into big plays with a lot of YAC in the Texans game? This might bode well for Knox, Hester, and Forte.
by TrialsBass on Oct 23, 2009 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the Bears always play close games
It would be nice to see the bears blow someone out for a change.
by Ryan21 on Oct 24, 2009 9:47 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Bears 48 Lions 24
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by BearNecessities on Oct 24, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also have a feeling.....
I feel after the embarassing loss to the dirty birds (gross), the bears will come out firing on all cylinders. We will see an end to this non-sense of playing poorly all first half, and then trying to come back the 2nd. I think this game is much too important to half ass any minute of it, and its a statement game whether any1 wants to admit it or not. If they dont punish the bengals good, and the bears take another L….its gonna be goodnite Irene, fold it away for the season and hope for better luck next year. I, even though its diminishing, I have hope that the bears will handle biz this week…PREDICTION (and if I’m right, I better hear about it in later blogs!!!)…Sorry ass cry-baby benson will be held to under 60 yards rushing, with atleast 1 fumble!!!! BLACKBALL THESE NUTS, BEEEEEEEYOTCH
by chi_till_eye_die on Oct 24, 2009 1:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this game could be a turning point in the bears season. a win at cinci could start a winning season for us and as you say it could be goodnight irene. i like what i saw from afalava at atlanta also knox.they are the bears future. go bears
by stepeo on Oct 24, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SackMan
you missed a key injury report update:
Josh Bullocks (FTW) is probable this weekend
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by BearNecessities on Oct 24, 2009 8:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for whatever it's worth.....
I wouldn’t yell that out in a locker room.
by BearFan611 on Oct 24, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 24, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only Slaanesh could get away with pink!
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by Spongie on Oct 25, 2009 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Live Internet Feed?
Anyone have good live internet feeds like in the pre-season. I have Comcast Red Zone and its awesome (there you go sponsor) but I’d like to see the full Bears game as it should be really competitive. I am getting ATL @ DAL instead (barf). If anyone can help me out, it would be much appreciated.
by brands735 on Oct 24, 2009 10:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you
I would even be willing to consider a pay site if anyone knows any good ones.
by Jhitt81 on Oct 24, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Usually in the game threads,
people will post links to JustinTV and such when they find the rooms.
My suggestion is just either google live streams or go to a sports bar with the Ticket.
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by Dane Noble on Oct 24, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a 2 yr old and a
6 wk old so the bar is out of the equation for me. Sometimes i can find a good one on justin.tv but most of the time it is crap. Know anything about those payed sites you see on google?
by Jhitt81 on Oct 24, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naw...
Only thing I’d know to tell ya would be just to try and find reviews and such.
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Just because it can be done on Madden NFL does not automatically make it a viable option in real life.
by Dane Noble on Oct 24, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to find a paid streaming site
but my Kaspersky spyware/antivirus/firewall thingy reached out and smacked my hand to prevent me from going through with it.
There’s no legal way for third parties to sell coverage of the NFL games, so do you really wanna hand your credit card info to those guys?
When I can’t get the game, I use NFL Fieldpass ($29 for the whole season, any game) which gives you streaming audio (w/o delay) of your choice of the neutral westwood one coverage or the “homer” radio coverage of either team.
So that’s your alternative if you don’t have Sirius radio.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
by juperee on Oct 25, 2009 4:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are going to pay for it
just go to NFL.com and go to the game access link, and you can either
buy the red zone
buy the whole nfl season
buy one team for the season
buy per game
the season price was just cut down to like 139.99 and the games i think are 29.99 per.
i dont know if i works live for stateside, but overseas, i live and die by this
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by BearNecessities on Oct 25, 2009 5:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFL Game Pass HD is not available in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, Antigua, the Bahamas, and any U.S. territories, possessions and commonwealths (including American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Our option from the NFL is game rewind. Much cheaper, just marked down to $25 (I think), but games don’t appear on the site until midnight (EDT).
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by smudgers on Oct 25, 2009 5:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that's kind of stupid
doesnt’ the NFL wanna market itself to largest base possible?
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by BearNecessities on Oct 25, 2009 5:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd think so...
Purely speculation, but I think DirecTV has some kinda hold over them. They don’t even offer the full game set on other satellite or cable providers. Ridonkulous!
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by smudgers on Oct 25, 2009 5:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well i promise to not enjoy the game then
as much
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by BearNecessities on Oct 25, 2009 6:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
Enjoy it to its fullest! I have multiple means of watching the games. ;)
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by smudgers on Oct 25, 2009 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it on national TV?
I believe it’s on FOX, unless your region has another game listed.
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by propheteer on Oct 24, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it should be on CBS but I could be wrong.
Doesn’t matter for me either way. Fox is showing the Saints and CBS isn’t showing a late game.
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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 24, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
I guess it totally depends on what market you’re in. Here in Colorado, the game is on FOX.
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by propheteer on Oct 24, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFL Distribution Map
Week 7 – 506.com
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by smudgers on Oct 24, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
afalava + knox
i like what i see from these 2 rookies. i watched the atlanta game in full last monday and i took away two positives from this loss. yes if the bears are goodnight irene this season next season is going to be a big plus who ever the opposition is. this game sunday against the bengals could be a start to a winning season. i cant wait for our match-up against the vikes. go bears
by stepeo on Oct 24, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bears key is the offensive line.
It’s pertinent that they at the very least prevent the defensive line from hitting Forte in the backfield. Olsen will be his usual, slightly above-average self.
5 rec. 61 yds and 1 TD.
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by propheteer on Oct 24, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TV coverage
A website called —the506.com --shows maps with which games will be covered in different regions around the U.S. Hope this helps you.
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by BearDown34 on Oct 24, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahh...
I see you already posted about 506… sorry for the double info.
Useless Tip #724: I just learned about unintentional strike throughs over at another sbnation site, this past week. Evidently, you can strike through a word or phrase by putting a dash in front of and behind (w/o spaces) what you’re trying to strike out.
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by smudgers on Oct 24, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks smudgers
For getting my back on this and for the heads up on strike throughs too. This was my only entry yesterday and after I hit post, sat back to uh, ahem, admire my handiwork and realized I hit the liaf trifecta, that being, reply liaf, preview liaf, and link liaf, LOL. So I shut off the computer, made a couple hot chocolates, and snuggled up on the couch with my little girl to watch “Hotel for Dogs” (134th viewing), Turned out to be a good gameplan, no substitute for spending quality time with your little one for sure. Anyways, thanks again my friend.
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by BearDown34 on Oct 25, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys.
I’ll keep looking and if i find a good one i will let everyone know. Also your right Propheteer it is being shown here!
by Jhitt81 on Oct 24, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Silly Bears
Bengals got your number on this game. Bengals look pretty, pretty, good. The Bears look like they’re faltering. You all should become Vikings fans.
"You thought you could beat my team, but yours decided to go have ice cream. Bow to my awesomeness" Brad Childress
by packerslayer on Oct 24, 2009 11:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wondered how long it would take
before someone came over and started talking trash. I’m very surprised it took this long.
Sure, the queens are doing well so far, but we all know what can happen in the blink of an eye. Problem is, if you don’t win this year, you might be damn near out of chances.
Oh, and as for becoming a fan, I’d rather root for the Cheese.
by Virto on Oct 25, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t work out why they bother. Is their site so bad they they have to come here for some interaction?
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by Spongie on Oct 25, 2009 1:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you’ve ever been there, you’d know the answer. I’ve had more meaningful conversations with drywall.
by Virto on Oct 25, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must admit, I haven’t. Call me insular, but I’m a Bears fan so I come to a Bears site; don’t really see the need to go to another team’s site.
Drywall, you say… :-D
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by Spongie on Oct 25, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was following a link from here. I don’t play around on the other boards just because I don’t have time, but there was a HUGE thread of queens fighting with Bears fans. It really was painful to read.
by Virto on Oct 25, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suppose you can’t expect much. It’s like the virgin who’s desperate to get laid ‘cos he’s the last virgin among his buddies (or in this case, win a Superbowl), and is all belligerent because it’s a sensitive topic.
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by Spongie on Oct 25, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey.....
is this ochocinco’s dad?? Listen pops, go take your geritol and leave the blogging here to ppl who know what a champion team is….
by chi_till_eye_die on Oct 25, 2009 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Win a superbowl
and don’t come back until you do
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by BearNecessities on Oct 25, 2009 5:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd never be a Viking fan
I refuse to sell my soul. You know it’s going to be funny when you guys come crashing back to reality in 1-2 seasons. Once old man river retires you are right back where you were before. TJack for MVP right?
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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 25, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you’re a Cubs fan. They’re like a clumsy version of the Yankees and nearly as soulless.
by Salty on Oct 25, 2009 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But... I've always been a Cubs fan.
Never went from one team to another.
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by Ditkavsworld on Oct 25, 2009 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the difference is
the Yankees sold their soul… we’ve lost ours from losing games… big difference
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by BearNecessities on Oct 25, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good post SackMan
I’m looking forward to seeing how we bounce back from last week’s loss. Either we’ll come out firing on all cylinders or we’re gonna feel bad for ourselves and look like shit. I LOVE Lovie as our coach, but if the latter happens I’m officially jumping on the bandwagon for him getting canned. On another note, why the F*CK does the Georgia Dome stop selling beer/alcohol at halftime??? I NEED to know the answer to this!
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by Acreman20 on Oct 25, 2009 12:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
magic eight ball says.........
BEARS 34 BENGALS 21
by chi_till_eye_die on Oct 25, 2009 2:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine only says crap like "As I see it, Yes" and "Reply hazy, Ask again later"
I gotta get me one like yours.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
by Just Dave on Oct 25, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
head coaches
if singletary gets the chop from the niners and lovie is out of chicago, would the fans pressure angelo to bring him in, or another worst case scenario. we could bring in buddy ryans other son
by stepeo on Oct 25, 2009 8:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
5 Minutes Until Kickoff
We will see how Favre plays at Pittsburg today. Put one in the loss column for the Queens as Favre has a terrible day. HA!
by Gesiakob on Oct 25, 2009 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Steelers bitches!!!!!!
Roach love the run stuffin', but don't forget about the TE over the middle!!
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by tfrabotta on Oct 25, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FU Favre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roach love the run stuffin', but don't forget about the TE over the middle!!
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by tfrabotta on Oct 25, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish I wasnt banned over there
to rattle those tools
Roach love the run stuffin', but don't forget about the TE over the middle!!
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by tfrabotta on Oct 25, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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