Windy City Gridiron - Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks Monday Night Football PreviewA Chicago Bears communityhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49985/windy-fav.png2018-09-17T22:03:32-05:00http://www.windycitygridiron.com/rss/stream/176336592018-09-17T22:03:32-05:002018-09-17T22:03:32-05:00Bears vs Seahawks: Live updates from Monday Night Football (Open Thread)
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<p>Bears vs Seahawks is underway live from Soldier Field!</p> <div id="4iBxew">
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">PRINCE WITH THE PICK 6 <a href="https://t.co/5dFpruhVej">pic.twitter.com/5dFpruhVej</a></p>— Windy City Gridiron (@WCGridiron) <a href="https://twitter.com/WCGridiron/status/1041883085544009728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2018</a>
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<p id="RqUCEt">A beautiful TD pass from Russell Wilson pulls the Seahawks to within 7.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trubisky throwing left again, TD to rookie Anthony Miller. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bears</a></p>— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (@wiltfongjr) <a href="https://twitter.com/wiltfongjr/status/1041876528420794368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2018</a>
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<p id="nNK1Nb">Bears and Seahawks trade punts...</p>
<p id="Wu3GRq"><strong>THIRD QUARTER </strong></p>
<p id="yrlWRf">Bears lead the game 10-3 at the half.</p>
<p id="dVf4RG">A strip sack by Khalil Mack leads to a Seattle punt. The Bears offense needs to get going.</p>
<p id="MxD7Gb">A tipped Trubisky pass is intercepted.</p>
<p id="xOTj5g">Trubisky with a terrible throw that is intercepted.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">An underthrown ball from Mitch Trubisky. A great INT from Shaquill Griffin. Griffin is a stud. <a href="https://t.co/9RcpdkROcs">pic.twitter.com/9RcpdkROcs</a></p>— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) <a href="https://twitter.com/OllieConnolly/status/1041855361274265600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2018</a>
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<p id="Yt1svb">Sack by Eddie Goldman and Khalil Mack</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Khalil Mack ran right through Ifedi. <a href="https://t.co/I09w9FZ8uG">pic.twitter.com/I09w9FZ8uG</a></p>— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) <a href="https://twitter.com/OllieConnolly/status/1041854289818333186?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2018</a>
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<p id="3fJrOw"><strong>SECOND QUARTER</strong></p>
<p id="3jiiMt">The Bears drive down the field and score on a shovel pass from Mitch Trubisky to <span>Trey Burton</span>. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pretty play design. Shovel pass option (Matt Canada special). The Bears ran it with a mirrored formation. There's an option to flip the play to the other side based on the defensive movement following the pre-snap motion. <a href="https://t.co/yQFyJjxDqg">pic.twitter.com/yQFyJjxDqg</a></p>— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) <a href="https://twitter.com/OllieConnolly/status/1041848153367035905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2018</a>
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<p id="4yCYQ7">Nice scramble to keep the chains moving.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Seattle in a two-deep look with a late rotation to double the slot. The MOF was wide open for Trubisky to take-off. <a href="https://t.co/pvV8JleBUO">pic.twitter.com/pvV8JleBUO</a></p>— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) <a href="https://twitter.com/OllieConnolly/status/1041847389429088256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2018</a>
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<p id="hLP6Iz">Seattle moved the ball a bit, but the Bears’ D held and forced a punt. <span>Tarik Cohen</span> fair caught the ball inside the 5 yard line.</p>
<p id="R62QtW"><strong>FIRST QUARTER</strong></p>
<p id="mucat1">Keep it locked right here for live updates from the Bears vs Seahawks game. </p>
<p id="fkda4o"><strong>And for up to the minute stats you can follow along at </strong><a href="http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2018091700/2018/REG2/Seahawks@Bears?icampaign=scoreStrip-globalNav-2018091700#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000962139&tab=preview"><strong>NFL.com right here</strong></a><strong>,</strong></p>
<p id="bpBkbo">The Bears are starting <span>Roquan Smith</span> at inside linebacker alongside Danny Trebathan tonight!</p>
<p id="ddPesm">We have the Bears vs Seahawks in about an hour so here are the inactives for both teams. </p>
<h3 id="72Bols">Chicago Bears:</h3>
<p id="C80JTT">FB <span>Michael Burton</span></p>
<p id="qIdjkf">S <span>DeAndre Houston-Carson</span></p>
<p id="kSV0FP">OLB <span>Isaiah Irving</span></p>
<p id="cwECOq">OLB <span>Kylie Fitts</span></p>
<p id="uRfrjO">OL <span>Rashaad Coward</span></p>
<p id="zlFrq4">WR <span>Javon Wims</span></p>
<p id="JlJ6Ls">DL <span>Nick Williams</span></p>
<p id="oLMSx4">The only surprise for Chicago is rookie UDFA Kevin Tolliver II is active. Also active is TE <span>Daniel Brown</span>. </p>
<h3 id="F6JhMU">Seattle Seahawks:</h3>
<p id="FWmRC2">CB <span>Tre Flowers</span> </p>
<p id="dCrfHn">LB <span>Bobby Wagner</span> </p>
<p id="RTRfyP">LB <span>K.J. Wright</span> </p>
<p id="FFykly">WR <span>Doug Baldwin</span></p>
<p id="oMcAFX">OL <span>D.J. Fluker</span> </p>
<p id="Q7pBhh">OL <span>Jordan Simmons</span> </p>
<p id="xrAc1m">S <span>Delano Hill</span></p>
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<h3 id="Ter9Ja">PREGAME</h3>
<p id="bL3xbl">The <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> and the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> each dropped their 2018 season openers, but they both had chances to win during the game. The Bears played dominating football early against the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a>, then lost the lead, but still had the ball late with a chance to win, and the Seahawks went back and forth against the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a> before their last drive sputtered. </p>
<p id="EF1SmR">The winner of Monday night’s game will climb even at 1-1, while the loser limps to 0-2 and has their postseason odds plummet. In the last nine years, teams that started <a href="https://torontosun.com/sports/football/nfl/an-0-2-start-is-a-near-death-hole-in-the-nfl">0-2 only made the playoffs 5.6% of the time (6-of-108)</a>.</p>
<h3 id="rrcJyC">Time, TV channel, and streaming info</h3>
<p id="AaFI4h"><strong>Date:</strong> Monday, September 17, 2018</p>
<p id="MClFFJ"><strong>Time:</strong> 7:15 p.m. CT (Coverage starts at 6 p.m.)</p>
<p id="UwjX5L"><strong>Location:</strong> Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois</p>
<p id="tBXZIk"><strong>TV:</strong> ESPN Monday Night Football</p>
<p id="bLKV1P"><strong>Announcers:</strong> Joe Tessitore (play by play), <span>Jason Witten</span> and Booger McFarland (color) and Lisa Salters (sideline)</p>
<p id="bWwGf7"><strong>Local Radio:</strong> WBBM 780 AM and 105.9 FM, and in Spanish on Latino Mix 93.5 FM and Univision 1200 AM</p>
<p id="4oMwY7"><strong>Other Radio:</strong> <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.siriusxm.com%2Fnfl" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sirius XM</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/NFL-c1736013/">Tune-In</a>, <a href="http://westwoodonesports.com/?league-archive=2017-18-nfl/">Westwood One</a></p>
<p id="OABMI0"><strong>Online:</strong> <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfl.com%2Fgamepass%3Ficampaign%3DGP_GC_packages%26cvsorc%3DGamecenter.GP.Info_Tab" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Game Pass</a> and <a href="http://www.espn.com/watch/?gameId=401030739&sport=football&lang=en">ESPN.com</a></p>
<p id="5e0VxV"><strong>Mobile:</strong> <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfl.com%2Fways-to-watch%3Ficampaign%3Dmob-nav-Post_Game_Center_Mobile_Apps" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mobile Applications</a></p>
<p id="KS1ZTI"><strong>Weather:</strong> Mid 70s and clear at kickoff [<a href="http://www.nflweather.com/en/game/2018/week-2/seahawks-at-bears">NFL weather</a>]</p>
<p id="JmGVpr"><strong>Odds:</strong> Bears -3.0 [<a href="https://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/seattle-chicago-odds-september-17-2018-970802">OddsShark</a>]</p>
<p id="ddq7ix"><strong>SB Nation Seahawks site:</strong> <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Field Gulls</a></p>
<p id="keASHD"><strong>Bears vs. Packers prediction:</strong> Bears 29 - Seahawks 12 via Oddshark</p>
<h3 id="KDXo7u">Latest articles from WCG:</h3>
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<p>Can the Bears win their first home game of a season since 2013? WCG’s selections for Bears-Seahawks tonight. </p> <p id="qXyEZG">For as painful as the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a>’ defeat to the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> in shocking fashion was last Sunday, they still have an entire road of a season ahead of them. To let one game sink the efforts of one aggressive off-season would be the mark of an immature, mentally weak team. </p>
<p id="Z1v1cg">Under a firm <span>Matt Nagy</span> and company, this Bears team feels like anything but mentally weak. Although, until they prove it, most will see them in such a fashion. </p>
<p id="hPoa6l">The Bears are still waiting for their first win under Nagy, and standing in their way is <span>Russell Wilson</span> and the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> in a primetime tilt. </p>
<p id="m4s6kg">Here are Windy City Gridiron’s staff picks for Bears-Seahawks. </p>
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<p id="UyROAy"><strong>Robert Zeglinski: Bears 27 Seahawks 16</strong></p>
<p id="jMLOgJ">For as good as Wilson is, I have a hard time believing he can overcome the Seahawks’ abundance of injuries on both sides of the ball. A player that isn’t injured in <span>Germain Ifedi</span> also has to block <span>Khalil Mack</span>, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/stop-and-smell-21471642?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshare"><strong>a matchup that is as skewed in the Bears’ favor as possible</strong></a>. </p>
<p id="JWFR2S">I also have a hard time believing this is a Bears team that lets one defeat get into their heads. This doesn’t feel like the mentally weak squads under Marc Trestman and John Fox. Consistent change and success is coming, even if it didn’t happen in the first week of a new era. Beating down an inferior and depleted Seattle roster is the first integral step.</p>
<p id="9nxVFU"><strong>Lester Wiltfong Jr.: Bears 27 Seahawks 17</strong></p>
<p id="QMMBEJ">Seattle’s offensive line is bad. It’s so bad that we’re going to see an <span>Aaron Lynch</span> get a sack this week, a couple from Khalil Mack, one from <span>Leonard Floyd</span>, one from <span>Akiem Hicks</span>, and another from Eddie Goldman. On offense we’re going to see Nagy take a page out of the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a> playbook from a week ago, and run the ball about 30 times with <span>Jordan Howard</span> and Tarik Cohen. Mitchell Trubisky will have a much cleaner game on his home turf under the lights. The Bears even their record at 1-1 and prove the good we saw last week wasn’t a fluke. </p>
<p id="m7UMVe"><strong>Aaron Leming:</strong> <strong>Bears 27 Seahawks 17</strong></p>
<p id="9J5GuS">As I write this, my heart is still hurting over Sunday night’s loss to Green Bay. Even so, I had the Bears losing Week 1 to the Packers, even if I didn’t expect them to blow a 20-point lead. This week, I had them projected to win and I’m sticking by that for a few reasons. </p>
<p id="Y8LJmp">First, Seattle is simply not good. I watched them against the Broncos and if it wasn’t for a three-interception performance from <span>Case Keenum</span>, the game likely isn’t as close as 27-24. Second, Seattle’s offensive line is terrible. The Bears had four sacks in the first half last Sunday and I expect that to rollover into Monday night. The Bears are at home after almost upsetting the Packers on the road. There’s no way I can see them starting off 0-2 for the fourth straight year with this much talent on the field.</p>
<p id="HgZLsm"><strong>Jacob Infante: Bears 20 Seahawks 13</strong></p>
<p id="prtGGs">As has been the case for the team in recent years, the Seahawks have a bad offensive line. With Doug Baldwin out for this matchup, the Seahawks will also lack a threatening weapon on offense. Chicago’s defense should have a field day against Seattle’s offense, regardless of how talented Wilson is. The Seahawks have their fair share of defensive playmakers, which makes me think that this game should be somewhat close. </p>
<p id="5hxTmU">Nonetheless, they aren’t nearly as good as their old Legion of Boom glory days. That should give Trubisky and the rest of the offense a chance to regain some confidence after blowing a 20-0 lead in Week 1.</p>
<p id="PCGAPo"><strong>Jack Silverstein: Bears 30 Seahawks 20</strong></p>
<p id="GXSWMS">The Bears blew it against Green Bay. They know it, we know it, Papa Bear knows it. The good news is that they had a number of strong performers (most notably <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/9/10/17840882/chicago-bears-vs-green-bay-packers-snap-counts-stats-and-more-mitchell-trubisky-aaron-rodgers">Aaron Leming’s game ball winners</a> Mack and Howard) and lost in part due to a number of easily correctable mistakes (most notably play-calling and not catching interceptions). The team’s first home game will also see the franchise honoring new Hall of Famer <span>Brian Urlacher</span>. Not that a professional football team needs additional motivation, but having an all-time great in the building, along with his former teammates, will light a spark under this club. As will the <em>Monday Night Football</em> spotlight.</p>
<p id="MfiEft"><strong>Andrew Link: Bears 27 Seahawks 13</strong></p>
<p id="3PhY35">The Legion of Boom? Not so much anymore. Wilson is a very good quarterback, but there isn’t a whole lot else on that offense. Baldwin is out for this one, which leaves Seattle thin with receiving options. Defensively, the Seahawks still have a decent defensive line and a few promising young players in their secondary. Football is won in the trenches, though, and the Bears have the advantage on both sides of the ball. Expect Mack and company to continue their onslaught against the hapless Seahawks offensive line. </p>
<p id="VZhu4V"><strong>Sam Householder: Bears 26 Seahawks 23</strong></p>
<p id="h0F8KJ">The Broncos were able to sack Wilson six times a week ago and that includes three by Von Miller. So what could Mack do? The Bears have been abysmal at home in recent years, but there is enough progress shown last week to suggest they will come out this week and try and exorcise those demons, as well as wash off the stink of a nationally televised collapse. The magic number here is 24: Seattle has scored more than 24 points just four times last season. If the Bears can get over that number, they can win. Trubisky has to take care of the football in the process.</p>
<p id="pDZGAZ"><strong>Josh Sunderbruch: Bears 24 Seahawks 23</strong></p>
<p id="9wp1H5">I predicted that the Packers would be the Bears’ only loss before the bye, and I’m going to stick with that even though I have no faith in this offense. Instead, I think that the defense will show up expecting to have to carry the game, and I think that they can manage that against Seattle. It would be nice if Chicago could actually close a game, but I expect that this will be closer than it needs to be.</p>
<p id="Kc7fPK"><strong>Ken Mitchell: Bears 23 Seahawks 17</strong></p>
<p id="Na1bIw">Wilson is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, but he’s going to be running for his life (as usual) all game.</p>
<p id="DbZEQR">Seattle, even at their best, was never a great road team, and I think Chicago is going to come out pissed off and hungry. Let’s hope they also come out prepared and ready to make better adjustments in the second half as well. </p>
<p id="jfpDQu"><strong>WhiskeyRanger: Bears 27 Seahawks 20</strong></p>
<p id="sPdPSN">After a brutal loss (contributing to my massive hangover), the Bears adjust and rebound in their home opener against a team lacking healthy playmakers outside of Wilson and <span>Earl Thomas</span>. Both Mack and <span>Roquan Smith</span> have another week of practice to get into game shape, and pick up the playbook. They’ll both see their snap counts increase, significantly in the case of Smith, and will be integral to bottling up the quarterback behind that porous offensive line. The Bears offense, while still somewhat inconsistent, takes a step forward in game two of a new system against a defense that allowed <span>Case Keenum</span> to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns. Repetitions matter, and the first team didn’t see many during the preseason. It should gel as the season progresses.</p>
<p id="zteVcx"><strong>Erik Duerrwaechter: Bears 35, Seahawks 14 </strong></p>
<p id="KPA5dO">When the Bears are rolling on all cylinders, they are pretty impressive. Lining a charged up Mack against the Seahawks’ sub-par offensive line is going to create havoc for Wilson. Plus, Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has years of experience in game planning for head coach Pete Carroll and his team from the Pacific Northwest. </p>
<p id="6kQZ3j">If the Bears offense gets going and maintains consistent drives, this should be a blowout. And what a better way for Nagy to redeem himself than a win at Soldier Field during the same night Brian Urlacher is honored for being inducted into the Hall of Fame. </p>
<p id="XN8Uie"><strong>EJ Snyder: Bears 24, Seahawks 20</strong></p>
<p id="oRQ3N4">The Seahawks are one of the teams that went through as many changes (or more) than the Bears did this off-season. They’ve got potential to gel and be good, but they’ll have growing pains too. I think the Bears are closer to clicking on the offensive side, plus I trust Nagy a whole lot more than I do Brian Schottenheimer. The Mack-led Bears defense tightens up a bit and doesn’t allow the long easy plays they did against Green Bay while pressuring Wilson early and often to force mistakes.</p>
<p id="Ml9sKo"><strong>Patti Curl: Bears 52 Seahawks 18</strong></p>
<p id="CuLKfp">This time Nagy actually practices what he preaches about not taking his foot off the gas against a tragically flawed Seahawks secondary with plenty of tape available to prepare to attack their defensive system. All the people complaining that Trubisky hasn’t shown them anything will get shown something on Monday. They’ll either like what they see or cling desperately to their Biscuit hate as they fade into irrelevance.</p>
<p id="3X8aBh">On the other side, the defense will have Wilson scrambling, dancing, and ultimately chewing on grass until the cows come home. </p>
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https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/9/17/17871500/chicago-bears-seattle-seahawks-monday-night-football-game-picks-mitch-trubisky-khalil-mack-nfl-2018Robert Zeglinski2018-09-16T12:30:02-05:002018-09-16T12:30:02-05:00OSS: Sacked in Seattle
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<p>A romantic tragicomedy for the ages!</p> <p id="yXnqVA"><strong>O</strong>ne day, a Quarterback named Russell called a talk radio show under the name “Sacked in Seattle” at the behest of his 67-year old Coach Pete. While on the air, he poured out his heart about the loss of his defense, and the offensive line that was never there for him. He proudly states that he has remained confident and unafraid when on the field, despite the adversity he routinely faces. Regardless of the challenges, he is content with his life. Unbeknownst to Russel, Coach Pete, who has always hated his Quarterback’s confidence and bravery, seeks to finally find someone who can strip those things away from him forever...</p>
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<p id="gXRMnd">Half-way across the country, in Chicago, <span>Khalil Mack</span>, new edge rusher for the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a>, is listening intently to the broadcast. As he hears Sacked in Seattle lay bare his soul on the air, he can’t help but think: “I could be the one. The one to finally break this man. I have to meet him”. So, he writes a letter to “Sacked in Seattle”, care of the radio station. Coach Pete finds the letter, and realizes this may be his best opportunity to finally break his Quarterback’s spirit for good! So he sets up a Monday Night Football game between his <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> and the Chicago Bears. “Could he be the one?” he thought, “The one to finally ruin my Quarterback once and for all?”</p>
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<p id="WQy48r">And, so, Russell and Pete boarded a plane on Sunday, and set off for Chicago. On their way to a date with destiny, and <span>Khalil Mack</span>, at Soldier Field. Could this be the game? The game Russell finally breaks? Pete can only hope. But maybe. Just maybe, fate is on his side...</p>
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<p id="WLSrPA">Alright guys, just a quick OSS for the weekend. I didn’t have a ton of time, so I decided to do something simple, and this just popped into my head. I know, it’s another movie poster, but I promise. It’s just a coincidence. They won’t all be movie posters. In fact, I had an illustration planned for this OSS, but I just didn’t have the time to get to it. Hopefully next time!</p>
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<p id="aANeAQ">Here’s a quick little gif of the basic process for those that are interested. As always, all credit to the original photographers and artists:</p>
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<p id="mC5sNY">We had a number of good suggestions last week, and I may end up doing one or two of them eventually. I thought about doing an Avengers team poster as suggested by Hester23Jordan, but I decided to wait until I could get everyone in the navy jerseys without having to do a jersey swap on the new guys. <strong>If you have any suggestions for a Bears related photoshop or illustration, share them in the comments section. If your idea is chosen, you will receive credit in the post!</strong></p>
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<p id="PairUe">Feel free to share any bears related photoshops or illustrations of your own! I’d really like these articles to be a space for people to get creative and share. Also, go ahead and share what music you’re listening to currently! I’m always looking for new stuff since I’ve generally got something playing while I work. Just something to keep the deafening silence from driving me insane. Anyway, here’s mine:</p>
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<p id="l3gV94">Currently listening to: <strong>Terryfold</strong> by Chaos Chaos and Justin Roiland (you’re welcome)</p>
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<p id="q6WfYg">Bear Down everyone!</p>
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https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/9/16/17865644/chicago-bears-oss-sacked-in-seattle-khalil-mack-russell-wilson-seahawks-photoshop-memeWill Robinson II2018-09-16T09:00:47-05:002018-09-16T09:00:47-05:00Bears-less Sunday: NFL Week 2 Pre-Party Livestream and Open Thread
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<p>Isn’t Week 2 a little early for the first Bears-less Sunday?</p> <p id="9Giy9T">Good morning, y’all. We’re on to Seattle.</p>
<p id="Aj1Ax2">Last week’s collapse left a bad taste in everybody’s mouth, and the worst part of having a game like that is having to wait one extra day to remedy it. The <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a> draw the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> heading into week 2, and hopefully, the Bears took some lessons from their defeat at the hands of the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a>.</p>
<p id="6jwlcN">Even through the game isn’t until tomorrow, we’re still here, doing the WCG Sunday Livestream, on Sunday, as a livestream. Funny how that works.</p>
<p id="LurMLq">Starting about 9:30, this window will light up and for about two hours, we’ll be discussing what went wrong in last week’s game, looking forward to tomorrow’s contest, and generally just having some fun with you over a couple cups of coffee while playing some very bad Madden.</p>
<p id="2VGzMt">There are several ways you can get in touch with us:</p>
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<li id="uBvDQQ">Here, in the comments of this very post. We love your comments. Also, this isn’t a podcast, it’s a stream.</li>
<li id="13C2Gm">Over on the main Twitch site, over at <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/SJS_illini">twitch.tv/SJS_illini</a>
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<li id="t6XbPP">And over on our Twitters. I’m at @SJS_illini; Sam is at @SamHouseholder</li>
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<p id="Bm7FRh">We’ll see you all at 9:30 AM CT.</p>
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https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/9/16/17866032/bears-less-sunday-nfl-week-2-pre-party-livestream-and-open-thread-matt-nagy-mitchell-trubiskySteven SchweickertSam Householder2018-09-16T07:00:02-05:002018-09-16T07:00:02-05:00Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks Preview: Keys to the Game
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<p>After a tough second half meltdown in Green Bay against the Packers, can the Bears get back on-track at home against Russell Wilson and the Seahawks?</p> <p id="IvvEzS">The <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a> need to win Monday night’s game against the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> in the worst way. After an agonizing defeat at Lambeau Field against the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a>, can the Bears get back on track? I think they can, but they will have to make a few adjustments in order to do so. </p>
<p id="salLI9">For me it’s all about getting back to basics. There was an opportunity to get crazy with the offensive play calls last week, and that’s exactly what we saw early on. There were a lot of plays left on the field last week and they will need to make a few of those if they are going to steamroll the Seahawks, which many of us expect them to do. </p>
<h2 id="q9wrRv">Keys to the Game</h2>
<p id="HFyPPj"><strong>Keep It Simple Stupid:</strong> <span>Matt Nagy</span> got a little too cute last week. If the Bears are going to be successful this season, then a lot is riding on the rookie head coach’s shoulders. He will need to get back to basics and just run his offense. Use mismatches that are available, but the Bears shouldn’t need smoke and mirrors to score points against the Seahawks. Feed Howard, get Mitch Trubisky in a rhythm, and you should be walking away 1-1.</p>
<p id="dP7qvk"><strong>Pressure Chief:</strong> The Seahawks offensive line is not very good. The Bears should be able to get consistent pressure on Wilson. The key to that pressure however will be containment. <span>Akiem Hicks</span>, <span>Eddie Goldman</span>, and <span>Roy Robertson-Harris</span> need to get to Wilson quickly to get him flustered and running into the arms of <span>Mack</span> and Floyd. <span>Mack</span> will beat 1-on-1 matchups but expect him to have tight end help for most of the game. The push up the middle is crucial. </p>
<p id="ptm1tF"><strong>The X-Factor:</strong> Utilizing the weapons on the outside is where this offense is likely to succeed the most. The Seahawks strength is in the middle, so the Bears need to attack the edges. We should see some shots downfield to Allen Robinson and <span>Taylor Gabriel</span> this week, with <span>Anthony Miller</span> and Cohen underneath. If the weather is good, the Bears might just be the team that takes flight. </p>
<p id="T1IIyp">What are your keys to the game? The Bears appear to have some distinct advantages against the Seahawks this week, but which ones will turn the tides of victory the Bears way?</p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/9/16/17861338/chicago-bears-vs-seattle-seahawks-preview-keys-to-the-game-matt-nagy-khalil-mack-taylor-gabrielAndrew Link2018-09-15T16:58:49-05:002018-09-15T16:58:49-05:00Kyle Long and Bryce Callahan probable for the Seahawks
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<p>After a precautionary rest day earlier in the week, Long should be good to go against the Seahawks on Monday night. A welcome development for the Bears. </p> <p id="7TZHRl">Given what he’s been through lately, some concern any time <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a> guard <span>Kyle Long</span> misses a practice is reasonable. Questions of whether he’s had a setback are perfectly fine until confirmed otherwise. Considering he’s recovering from three off-season surgeries, it might be best to leave outright panic at the door until Long’s game status is officially in question, though. </p>
<p id="00G2Ad">That’s the case this week, as after Long sat out Thursday’s Bears practice to rest his ankle, two days later <a href="https://twitter.com/BearsPR/status/1041032386740408322">he was listed as probable for the matchup against the </a><a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> on <em>Monday Night Football</em>. All’s well that ends well up front for the Bears. Now to those of you that do this: stop calling a 6-foot-6, 316 pound NFL offensive lineman soft any time he misses one practice, especially with what he’s been through.</p>
<p id="l9AAYH">On the defensive side of the ball, expect to see nickel cornerback <span>Bryce Callahan</span> too, who was limited earlier in the week but was also listed as probable for Chicago’s matchup against Seattle. If Callahan had sat out due to a sore knee, the Bears would have no reliable depth at the position to fill in on a part-time basis. </p>
<p id="7VtPjr">As for the Seahawks, linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1041059523291688960">were officially ruled out</a>. Receiver Doug Baldwin will also Monday’s game against the Bears. An ideal scenario for the Bears to take advantage. </p>
<p id="lhVU7a">After a gut-wrenching loss in Week 1, the Bears are fully recovered and all systems go for their 2018 home opener at Soldier Field. </p>
<p id="Rk9DPi"><em>Robert is the Editor-in-chief of The Blitz Network (</em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/blitznetwork"><em><strong>subscribe here</strong></em></a><em>!), the managing editor for Windy City Gridiron, and a writer and producer for a host of other fine publications. You can follow him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski.</em></p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/9/15/17864742/chicago-bears-injury-report-seattle-seahawks-kyle-long-bryce-callahan-nfl-2018Robert Zeglinski2018-09-15T07:00:04-05:002018-09-15T07:00:04-05:00Chicago Bears vs Seattle Seahawks Preview: Which Players to Watch For
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<p>After a brutal last-second loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, can the Bears rebound and get on-track at home against Russell Wilson and the Seahawks?</p> <p id="47HGAZ">After last week’s loss to the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> at Lambeau Field, a few players stuck out to me that I will specifically be watching for on Monday night when the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a> host the Seahwawks. Between some poor snaps and an ineligible player downfield penalty for Whitehair, the early disappearance of Tarik Cohen, the uncalled holding penalties against Leonard Floyd, and the long touchdown given up coupled with a dropped interception for <span>Kyle Fuller</span>, I am curious just how these players will rebound or be better utilized this week. </p>
<p id="mFiVU1">Here is my list of players to keep an eye on Monday night. </p>
<h2 id="1FgTTQ">Who to Watch</h2>
<p id="ELwwWw"><span><strong>Cody Whitehair</strong></span><strong>:</strong> This might be the single most important player on offense this week. Hear me out here. <span>Whitehair</span>’s snapping issues have been well-documented. This offense is based out of the shotgun on over 80% of the snaps. Whitehair had more poor snaps last week than good ones. This is starting to become a problem. The timing of every play you run is thrown off when the snap isn’t consistent. This is something to monitor...again. </p>
<p id="uSG9qu"><span><strong>Tarik Cohen</strong></span><strong>:</strong> <span>Cohen</span>’s usage in the passing game mysteriously disappeared after the first quarter last week. It was obvious that he is going to be a huge part of this offense, but he needs consistent touches. There are a lot of hungry mouths to feed on offense, but stick to your roots because until further notice, <span>Howard</span> and Cohen are your 2 best weapons on offense. </p>
<p id="ikbOal"><span><strong>Leonard Floyd</strong></span><strong>:</strong> A lot of folks were mystified by <span>Floyd</span>’s performance against the Packers. I’m not sure that I agree with that. On a lot of plays, Floyd was simply the second man there on pressures or sacks. There were several missed holding penalties on Packers left tackle <span>David Bakhtiari</span> as well. Floyd also did a nice job in coverage last week. He is learning to play a new side since the <span>Khalil Mack</span> trade and has a club on his hand. I saw some promising things from Floyd and he will need to step it up for this defense to reach its peak.</p>
<p id="BJuvlD"><span><strong>Kyle Fuller</strong></span><strong>:</strong> How does <span>Fuller</span> respond to a rather poor showing against the Packers? Against this group of receivers, the answer had better be really well. That dropped interception that would have sealed the game is the type of play that can really get in a player’s head. I think <span>Fuller</span> rebounds and has a big game...at least that’s my hope. </p>
<p id="9OVe2J">What are your thoughts? Which Bears players are you keeping an eye on this Monday night against the <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a>?</p>
<p id="uIYFwC"><strong>Stay tuned for my three keys to the game tomorrow morning and in case you missed it, here is my </strong><a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/9/14/17849966/chicago-bears-vs-seattle-seahawks-preview-what-to-watch-for-khalil-mack-akiem-hicks-mitch-trubisky"><strong>What to Watch For</strong></a><strong> from yesterday.</strong></p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2018/9/15/17861158/chicago-bears-vs-seattle-seahawks-preview-who-to-watch-for-cody-whitehair-tarik-cohen-leonard-floydAndrew Link2018-09-14T19:35:00-05:002018-09-14T19:35:00-05:00If the Bears avoid Earl Thomas, they should be fine
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<p>On the latest WCG Radio, The Athletic Seattle’s Ben Baldwin helped break down Monday night’s matchup between the Bears offense and Seahawks defense. Spoiler alert: Earl Thomas is very good. </p> <p id="f5TyTD"><span>Khalil Mack</span> is almost certain to put on a show against a porous <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> offensive line in the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a>’ 2018 home opener. When the best defensive player in the NFL, an immovable object, meets a stoppable force in Seattle’s offensive front: you have the perfect recipe for defensive fireworks. </p>
<p id="lsjDWX">Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on whom you speak to), the focus will still center on <span>Mitchell Trubisky</span> and Chicago’s offense if they can’t pick up their performance after a poor finish last Sunday night against the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a>. Whether Mack and the Bears defense dominates or not, the future and ceiling of this Bears team lies in Trubisky’s hands for better or worse. And while the Seahawks defense is nowhere it’s heyday of The Legion of Boom, it still has noteworthy playmakers that can ruin a game-plan.</p>
<p id="c4PKo7">On the newest WCG Radio, The Athletic Seattle’s Ben Baldwin joined me to discuss Chicago’s offensive matchup against the Seahawks defense on Monday night. Does <span>Frank Clark</span> present enough of a pass rush to rattle Trubisky? Why is <span>Earl Thomas</span> the fabric that holds everything together? We answer these questions and more. </p>
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<p id="TBnKHj"><em>Ben Baldwin of The Athletic Seattle joins the show. </em></p>
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<li id="ZmPQFB">The potential for an ugly primetime game</li>
<li id="yRlQFJ">Encouraging and discouraging signs for Seattle’s defense against the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Broncos</a>
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<li id="avdUfR">Why Thomas is the fabric that holds everything together</li>
<li id="c5dHer">Getting Jordan Howard going</li>
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<span>Shaquem Griffin</span>’s struggles and what can be done</li>
<li id="sY7uv2">Proper expectations for the Griffin brothers this year</li>
<li id="um5hhr">Where should the Bears most be concerned about on offense?</li>
<li id="mta58u">Slowing down Frank Clark’s pass rush</li>
<li id="ao2IH1">Can Trubisky put a quality game together #UnderTheLights?</li>
<li id="dHSjBR">Final predictions</li>
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<p id="rpbESv"><em>Robert is the Editor-in-chief of The Blitz Network (</em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/blitznetwork"><em>subscribe here</em></a><em>!), the managing editor for Windy City Gridiron, and a writer and producer for a host of other fine publications. You can follow him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski. </em></p>
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