Crews battle frigid conditions for Bears game at Soldier Field
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek checked in with the gameday and television crews about how they're preparing for what could be one of the coldest Bears games in the history of Soldier Field.
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CBS 2's Jackie Kostek checked in with the gameday and television crews about how they're preparing for what could be one of the coldest Bears games in the history of Soldier Field.
But on the eve of game day, crews from Soldier Field and CBS Sports are no longer panicking. They're preparing.
The Chicago Bears will take on the Buffalo Bills at noon on Saturday in what is set to be one of the coldest games to ever take place at Soldier Field.
The Bears are trying to snap a seven-game losing streak as they take on the 10-3 Buffalo Bills. CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris is joined by Clay Harbor for three things to watch.
The Bears are set to play the Bills at noon on Saturday at Soldier Field, even as frigid conditions are expected.
The Chicago Bears are trying to not get blown away on Saturday when they'll face excessive wins and the 11-3 Bills. CBS 2's Matt Zahn caught up with the Bears offensive line that could have their own problems standing tall.
Last week's game against the Eagles may feel downright warm compared to the wind chills the Bears will be dealing with on Saturday.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon says the temperature will be around 7 degrees when the Bears and Bills kick off on Saturday.
It's set to be a Christmas Eve to remember at Soldier Field, a true winter weather game with two teams that know how to play in it.
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The Bears are officially back from bye.
The Bears are officially back from bye. The hope is they've gotten themselves together, because the way this schedule looks... there is some turbulence coming in their final four games. CBS 2's Marshall Harris has three things to watch.
The Chicago Bears have a chance to make a statement on Sunday against the league-leading Philadelphia Eagles.
The Chicago Bears have a chance to make a statement on Sunday against the league-leading Philadelphia Eagles. As CBS 2's Matt Zahn explained, the team is hoping to have a healthy shot at an upset.
The Bears do have some good injury news in the secondary with Jaquan Brisker, Kyler Gordon out of concussion protocol.
The packers came away with their eighth straight win over the Bears, who lost their sixth straight.
The team's lengthy injury list also includes backup quarterback Trevor Siemian who'll have season-ending surgery.
The Bears will try to snap some skids this week.
The Bears will try to snap some skids this week. CBS 2's Marshall Harris has a preview of the Bears-Packers game Sunday.
CBS 2's Matt Zahn joins us with what he learned Thursday at Halas Hall.
"Last time he came here, he was saying he owns us and talking to the fans. He's just a real fierce competitor. We gotta find a way to get that taste out of our mouth."
"I think we're going to have to spread the ball around."
The team's backup quarterback is also day-to-day with his own injury as the Bears gear up to face rival Green Bay.
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