Green Bay at Chicago NFL Capsule Week 3

GREEN BAY PACKERS (2-0) AT CHICAGO BEARS (1-1)

SERIES

1/2/11: Bears 3 at Packers 10: Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers finds TE Donald Lee for 1-yard score in 4th quarter for decisive points as Packers clinch playoff berth.9/27/10: Bears 20, Packers 17.  Chicago K Robbie Gould converts 2 FGs in final 4 minutes, including game-winning 19-yarder with 4 seconds left, to lift Bears.FOX (3:15 PM CT): Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver (Field reporter).  Westwood One Radio: Kevin Kugler, Mark Malone. SIRIUS: 86 (GB), 135 (Chi.).  XM: 235 (Chi.).

STATS

Rodgers: 46-65-620-5 (3C)-0-126.4 (1C)G. Jennings: 9-144-16.0-2 (T3C)Forté (RB): 15 (T1C)-207-13.8-1

NOTES

TEAMS LAST MET in NFC Champ Game (GB 21, Chi. 14)…PACKERS: QB AARON RODGERS has won 5 of 7 starts vs. Chi. (incl. playoffs). In past 18 division starts with 15+ att. (incl. playoffs), has completed 392 of 577 (67.9 pct.) for 4,750 yards with 33 TDs vs. 12 INTs for 103.4 rating. Has won 8 starts in row (incl. playoffs) & has 100+ rating in 6 of those 8 contests…In past 5 vs. Chi., RB RYAN GRANT has rushed for 504 yards (100.8 per game) & 5 TDs. RB JAMES STARKS rushed for 74 yards & TD in NFC Champ…WR DONALD DRIVER has 9,666 rec. yards & passed HOFer JAMES LOFTON for most by Packer. WR GREG JENNINGS had 8 catches for 130 yards in NFC Champ. Since start of 2007 (incl. playoffs), has 44 rec. TDs, 3rd most in NFL. Incl. SB, WR JORDY NELSON has rec. TD in 3 in row. Had 84-yard TD last week…CB CHARLES WOODSON had 2 INTs & FR last week. Holds franchise record with 9 def. TDs (8 INT, 1 FR). Since start of 2006, his 8 INT-TDs are most in NFL. LB ERIK WALDEN had career-high 3 sacks in Week 17 meeting…BEARS: QB JAY CUTLER has won 7 of past 8 division games & has 100+ rating in 5 of those 8 contests. In career (incl. playoffs), when he has 100+ rating, his teams are 23-0…RB MATT FORTÉ has 311 scrimmage yards (155.5 per game; 161 rush, 150 rec.) in past 2 vs. GB (incl. NFC Champ.). Had 10 catches for 117 yards last week & finished with 166 scrimmage yards…WR-KR-PR DEVIN HESTER has 3 TDs vs. GB (2 PR, 1 rec.) & averages 60.7 yards per TD (182 yards). In 2 home games vs. GB, WR JOHNNY KNOX has 9 catches for 177 yards (88.5 per game) & TD. WR EARL BENNETT had 35-yard TD in NFC Champ…LB BRIAN URLACHER has INT or FF in 5 of past 8 vs. GB (incl. playoffs). Had 39-yard INT & sack in NFC Champ. LB LANCE BRIGGS had INT in NFC Champ. & has 4 INTs vs. GB, incl. 2 TDs (incl. playoffs). Since entering NFL in 2002, DE JULIUS PEPPERS has 91 sacks, 3rd most in NFL. In Week 17 meeting, CB CHARLES TILLMAN had 42-yard INT & FR. Has 4 INTs vs. GB, incl. career-long 95-yard return.

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SportsGabNetwork’s “Road to the Big Game” with Chrysler – Chicago

Getting out of the Limo

The Limo we took to the Game

Bears Fans out in Full Force

Heading to the Stadium

Our seats at the NFC Title Game

Sunday the Sports Gab Network crew was in Chicago for the huge showdown with the Packers and Bears for the NFC Title game. We were shuttled to the game in a sweet stretch limo, got a Class A tailgate with all the fixings, and then walked to historic Soldier Field for the matchup among the throngs of Packers and Bears fans.

The game of course didn’t go the way of the home team, as Chicago simply didn’t play up to the standards that got them to the NFC Title game. Of course the Packers and the play of Aaron Rodgers and Dom Capers’ defense had something to do with that.

In the end, we had a blast in Chicago, enjoying the game, the atmosphere, and being able to travel in an excellent vehicle in the Chrysler 200. For more info on the Blogger Game On Road Trip that will end in Dallas with Super Bowl XLV in two weeks, check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chrysler.

In accordance with the FTC Guidelines, I am disclosing that my time, travel and accommodations have been compensated by Chrysler Corp. for my participation in the Blogger Game on Road Trip campaign. Although I have a material connection to Chrysler Corp., any publicy stated opinions of Chrysler Corp. and their products remain my own.

The NFL is not sponsoring or affiliated with me, my trip or my postings.

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NFL Gridiron Gab Week Thirteen Preview: Chicago at Detroit

Trap Game: Looking Ahead?

“It’s way too early for that. We ain’t even thinking about that right now.”

—Bears DE Julius Peppers, when asked about the Super Bowl.

The Bears visit the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Brian Urlacher and crew will be facing a 3rd string QB in Drew Stanton, who’s subbing for the injured Shaun Hill, who’s subbing for Mathew Stafford…who never really recovered from his week-one body shot compliments of one Mr. Julius Peppers.

The Bears are 8-3, the Lions 2-9. Should be an easy win, right?

Yep, I agree.

But while you track how many yards and TDs guys like Cutler and Forte put on the board and how many sacks and turnovers the Bears D forces, I’m going to follow (and  take time to appreciate) some of the Bears’ unsung heroes from this surprise, 1st place season. You know, guys like…

Peanut Tillman – Not only is Peanut tied for second on the team with 3 INTs (Chris Harris), he’s 2nd behind only Brian Urlacher in total tackles. Hard to believe he’s in his 8th year, but Tillman is one of the most physical tacklers in the league. True to form, he’s forced 4 fumbles and recovered two others. During the preseason, Bears followers were ready to annoint Zack Bowman the team’s #1 corner, especially after he flip-flopped sides with Tillman. But when the regular season began, it was Peanut whose play allowed him to reclaim that role.

Robbie Gould – The third most accurate kicker in NFL history is up to his old tricks again this year. He’s 18 for 22 on field goals (82% success rate). Every time he trots on the field, I try to stop and appreciate how spoiled we are knowing our kicker is automatic for any attempt less than 50 yards. Gould will hold a home-field advantage against every opposing kicker who enters Soldier Field between now and the playoffs. And should he need to make a big kick in a climate-controlled dome, let’s say…oh…in the ATL next month, he’ll be money.

Chris Harris/Danieal Manning – Besides the Vikings game, I can’t think of another time when the Bears were burned by a deep pass play. Sure, Lovie’s Cover-2 D is predicated on stopping the big play; but you’d expect a busted coverage every once in a while. With Harris and Manning manning the defensive backfield, that hasn’t happened this year. Both players are stout in run support, which has contributed to the Bears lofty second-place league standing in rush defense. The success of Harris and Manning has allowed Lovie to bring Major Wright along slowly, without thrusting the rookie into action before he’s ready.

Earl Bennett – Okay, so he’s becoming more of a household name, especially after last week’s 2-TD game vs. the Eagles. But while Knox and Hester make more of the ESPN-worthy plays, I’ll take me some Bennett any day. Earl reminds me of Tom Waddle – the 5-foot nothing, pasty-white WR who did all the dirty work for Ditka’s offense in the early ‘90s. All Bennett does is make the tough, clutch catches over the middle that turn into first downs. Rarely does he drop a pass. And he’s also played special teams this year, so you know he’s tough.

Frank Omiyale – Poor Frank. Since signing with the Bears in the 2009 offseason, he’s went from left guard, to right tackle, to left tackle. His play of late has kept former first-round tackle, Chris Williams, at left guard. While Frank is still good for a false start and sack allowed per game, he’s settled down to the point where he does more good than bad.

Lions Prediction:

As for the game itself, I’m confident the Bears will put up plenty of points against the Lion’s 25th-ranked defense. And they won’t give up many Lions scores either, considering they’ll be facing a third-string QB making his 2nd career start.

Bears: 30, Lions: 13

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