Windy City Gridiron - Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions: Monday Night Football - Scores, Game Threads, GIFs, and UpdatesA Chicago Bears communityhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49985/windy-fav.png2012-10-22T22:06:10-05:00http://www.windycitygridiron.com/rss/stream/33045832012-10-22T22:06:10-05:002012-10-22T22:06:10-05:00Bears vs Lions: 4th Quarter Open Thread
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<p>Bears lead Lions 13-0 heading into final quarter of tonight's Monday Night Football contest.</p> <p>We probably won't know the extent of <span>Jay Cutler's</span> rib injury until later this week, if at all, but the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Bears</a> are up 13-0 in the 4th quarter.</p>
<p><span>Calvin Johnson</span> continue to underwhelm as the Bears defense is dominating... 4th quarter is underway.</p>
<p>Stay tuned...</p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/10/22/3541588/chicago-bears-vs-detroit-lions-4th-quarter-open-threadDane Noble2012-10-22T21:22:32-05:002012-10-22T21:22:32-05:00Bears vs Lions: 3rd Quarter Open Thread
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<p>The Chicago Bears battle the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.</p> <p>The second half of Monday Night Football kicks off at Soldier Field with the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a> leading the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Lions</a> 10-0.</p>
<p>The biggest storyline so far has been <span>Jay Cutler</span> leaving the game just before halftime with bruised ribs, but he is expected to return for the 2nd half.</p>
<p>All-world WR <span>Calvin Johnson</span> has been ineffective, as the Bears defense is looking dominant yet again.</p>
<p>The second half is underway... Stay tuned for more updates as we have them, and stick with our Twitter feed for instant reactions.</p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/10/22/3541446/chicago-bears-vs-detroit-lions-3rd-quarter-open-threadDane Noble2012-10-22T21:14:36-05:002012-10-22T21:14:36-05:00Suh slams Cutler to ground (GIF)
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<p>Bears QB Jay Cutler replaced by Jason Campbell just before halftime versus Lions after vicious Ndamukong Suh hit.</p> <p><a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a> fans should hold their collective breath as QB <span>Jay Cutler</span> exits tonight's game late in the 2nd quarter to have his ribs examined after this vicious hit by <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Lions</a> DT <span>Ndamukong Suh</span>:</p>
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<p>Bears are up 10-0 at the half, and get the ball first in the 2nd half. Stay tuned...</p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/10/22/3541428/jay-cutler-sacked-by-ndamukong-suh-leaves-game-in-2nd-quarterDane Noble2012-10-22T20:20:02-05:002012-10-22T20:20:02-05:00Bears vs Lions: 2nd Quarter Open Thread
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<p>So far, so good - Bears vs Lions on Monday Night Football. Here we go!</p> <p>The Chicago Bears are off to a good start against the Detroit Lions, leading 10-0 after the first period. The Bears took an early lead thanks to a Jay Cutler-to-Brandon Marshall connection, which looked like this:</p>
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<p>Quarter #2 is underway... Have fun!</p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/10/22/3541204/chicago-bears-vs-detroit-lions-2nd-quarter-open-threadDane Noble2012-10-22T19:25:41-05:002012-10-22T19:25:41-05:00Lovie vs Schwartz: 1st Quarter Open Thread
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<p>Stay tuned to WCG all night, and keep an eye out for fresh Open Threads for each quarter. Here we go... Monday Night Football!</p> <p>Here we go again... Possibly the biggest stage in the NFL, with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> facing an NFC North foe. So far this season, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> QB <span>Matthew Stafford</span> has connected with all-world WR <span>Calvin Johnson</span> for exactly 0 TDs, and we're hoping that CB <span>Charles Tillman</span> keeps that trend going.</p>
<p>One thing no one seems to have touched on is the stark difference between these two clubs' head coaches. Lovie Smith carries with him a calm, cool demeanor, and is able to command respect from his players by simply cutting his eyes at them. How often do you hear of drama or issues with Lovie's players? Very, very rarely.</p>
<p>On the other side, Lions coach Jim Schwartz wears his emotions on his sleeve, and has seen plenty of his players end up not only in brawls on the field, but in significant legal trouble.</p>
<p>Don't think the leadership of a team trickles down to the players? Think again.</p>
<p>Regardless, the product on the field is not to be ignored, and both teams have superstars hoping to make a difference.</p>
<p>This is your first quarter Open Thread. Have fun...</p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/10/22/3540950/chicago-bears-vs-detroit-lions-1st-quarter-open-threadDane Noble2012-10-22T17:13:05-05:002012-10-22T17:13:05-05:00Bears vs Lions Pregame Open Thread
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<p>Here are some pregame links to get you ready for Monday </p> <p>For the second week in a row, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> find themselves playing under the lights in prime time, and this time around it's against a divisional foe. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> travel to Soldier Field for a Monday night game that has them <a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/nfl" target="_blank">six point underdogs</a>, but the way the Bears defense has been playing, this could end up being a double-digit ballgame.</p>
<p>Our friend Evan Silva over at Rotoworld has a <a href="http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/41717/179/matchup-lions--bears" target="_blank">Fantasy breakdown</a> from tonight's match-up, and it is top-notch work as always. He's got the Bears coming out on top 24-17.</p>
<p>Former Bears 1st round draft pick Chris Williams has signed with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jthom1/status/260432530304540673" target="_blank">according to Jim Thomas</a>.</p>
<p>NFL.com <a href="http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000083908/Heated-Bears-Lions-rivalry-takes-center-stage-Monday-night?campaign=Twitter_MNF" target="_blank">has a video on tonight's game</a>, with an intro of a certain feisty Bears defensive back taking on a certain Detroit Lions quarterback.</p>
<p><b>Weather forecast:</b> Game time temperature expected to be around 65 degrees, with a 65% chance of thunderstorms around 8pm CT. Those thunderstorms should pass over pretty quickly though.</p>
<p><b>Where to Watch:</b></p>
<p><b>US:</b> It's Monday Night Football. ESPN, duh.</p>
<p><b>UK - BBC red button & online (BBC iplayer) </b><br><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/american-football/15966682" target="_blank">BBC Link Here</a><br><a href="http://www.nfluk.com/tv-audio/schedule" target="_blank">NFL UK Link Here</a></p>
<p><b>Canada</b> - <a href="http://sportsoncanadiantv.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Click here</a></p>
<p><b>Germany and others</b> - <a href="http://www.espnamerica.com/de/f2/tv-schedule#" target="_blank">Click here</a></p>
<p><b>Inactives: </b></p>
<p>Chicago Bears (per Larry Mayer): "Receiver Alshon Jeffery (hand) and cornerback Sherrick McManis (hip) will miss tonight's game with injuries. Other Bears inactives are offensive lineman Edwin Williams, defensive tackle Matt Toeaina, tight end Brody Eldridge, defensive tackle Nate Collins and defensive end Cheta Ozougwu."</p>
<p>Detroit Lions: Bill Bentley, Jacob Lacey, Corey Hilliard, Jason Fox, Kellen Moore, Kevin Smith, Ronnell Lewis</p>
<p>That's all we have for now... See you all when 1st Quarter Open Thread goes live!</p>
https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/10/22/3540362/chicago-bears-vs-detroit-lions-monday-night-football-injuries-weatherDane Noble