A Lot Has Changed Since Last Bears-Seahawks Game
The Chicago Bears ended the season as the second best team in the NFC, a far cry from where they started the season in most people's eyes.
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The Chicago Bears ended the season as the second best team in the NFC, a far cry from where they started the season in most people's eyes.
As soon the Packers' late interception of Michael Vick sealed the certainty that the 8-9 Seattle Seahawks -- the worst NFL team to ever win a playoff game -- would face the Bears Sunday at noon, the sides of my head started doing what they do…
The Bears' offense is relatively young and inexperienced, when it comes to the playoffs. On the other hand, the Bears' defense is still full of players from the 2006 team.
Brian Urlacher, Devin Hester, Julius Peppers and Lance Briggs were all named to the Pro-Bowl this season. But is there a bigger honor awaiting these players once their careers are over?
In two of their last three games, the Bears' have allowed over 30 points. While some may be beginning to worry, the Bears see no need to panic.
The NFL announced the rosters for the 2011 Pro Bowl team, Brian Urlacher was among four Bears to be named to the team. See the complete roster here.
You've worried about the offense. And, now, you've worried about the defense.
After a 7-9 season, and missing the playoffs for the third straight season, people were demanding drastic change. But the biggest change, as Lance Briggs put it, was no change.
No team has risen toward the NFL's elite in more stunning fashion than the Chicago Bears.
Monday night's game resulted in a few things for the Bears. Devin Hester is now, officially, the greatest returner of all-time, as if that was ever in doubt.
The Chicago Bears are hoping to play better in the frigid weather against the Vikings than they did against the Patriots. The Bears defense know they need to get turnovers and haven't been able to accomplish this in two weeks. They also know they could face QB Joe Webb and have been preparing to stop Adrian Peterson.
The Bears lost to the New England Patriots 36-7 on Sunday afternoon, in a snowy and cold day. It was the Bears' first loss since October, and while they were able to keep their first place lead, the loss might also serve as a wake up call.
Tom Brady is putting together a MVP-caliber season. And despite the expected weather conditions for Sunday's game, stopping the Patriots' quarterback will be no easy task for the Bears' defense.
The Patriots have been one of the best teams in the NFL for a while. With a Hall of Fame quarterback leading the way, the Bears have a tough task ahead of them on Sunday. LISTEN: TOM THAYER
The Detroit Lions have two wins this season. One of their many losses came against the Bears in week one. Despite that and a much more improved Bears team, Lion's receiver Nate Burleson has guaranteed a win.
The Miami Heat might have their famous Big Three, but the Bears' defense has a Big Three of their own. And the Bears' version is actually getting results.
People are starting to change their opinion on the Bears, who are now 8-3 and sit atop the NFC North all by themselves after beating the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday.
The Bears offense has taken most of the headlines so for this season, and not for good reasons. However, the defense has been playing as good as the offense has been bad, and people are beginning to take notice.
Several weeks ago all of the talk around the NFL revolved around the issue of hits to the head. The NFL took the stance that they would fine and suspend players for dangerous hits, now the NFL has released the 11-page document it gave to players months ago.
Coming off of their bye week, the Chicago Bears are rested and ready to take on the winless Buffalo Bills.
Julius Peppers' impact so far this season has gone beyond the stat sheet. And for that reason he needs to be considered as the team's most valuable player.
With the Bears losing three of four, their offense is ranked among the worst. Chicago ranks 30th in yardage, 29th in rushing, 29th in passer rating and 26th in points per game. LISTEN: THE TOM THAYER REPORT
Lance Briggs sustained an ankle injury during the 1st quarter and will not return to the game.
Washington's Albert Haynesworth and Chicago's Lance Briggs are active for Sunday's game between the Redskins and Bears.
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