Green Bay Packers ( 1 - 2 )

Total Offense = 28th
Passing Offense =
21st
Rushing Offense =
27th

Total Defense = 20th
Passing Defense =
6th
Rushing Defense =
30th

Points For =
18.0 (27th)
Points Against = 26.3 (28th)

Chicago Bears ( 2 - 1 )

• Total Offense = 27th
• Passing Offense = 14th
• Rushing Offense =32nd
  
• Total Defense = 23rd
• Passing Defense = 16th
• Rushing Defense =26th
  
• Points For =25.0 (10th)
• Points Against = 20.7 (11th)

I don't think the Packers come out of this with a win. I think it'll take a few more games before they get things right.
The Bears seem to do well against the Packers on their turf.
Well, except that whole NFC Championship game and the "play in" game last season lol

This was another one on the schedule I penciled in as a loss.
Not to worry, though, I have them losing only to New Orleans and either Miami or New England the rest of the way.

I think this ends up as a win.
For no identifiable reason (I am not in general very confident about the state of the Packers team right now), I don't think the team will go to 1-3.

I do not expect a particularly good game.
I expect the OL to continue to be underwhelming.
I expect Cutler will expose some of the defense's weaknesses.
But I expect Rodgers to play well, and the rest of the team to do enough to win.

20-17 with Crosby kicking the game winner in the last minute.

Bears injury report from Monday

9/22/2014 Jeremiah Ratliff DT Out Concussion
9/22/2014 Jared Allen DE Probable Back
9/22/2014 Trevor Scott DE Doubtful Foot
9/22/2014 Matt Slauson G Out Ankle
9/22/2014 Ryan Mundy S Sidelined Neck Status Uncertain
9/22/2014 Sherrick McManis CB Out Quadriceps
9/22/2014 Josh Morgan WR Probable Groin
9/22/2014 Chris Conte S Probable Shoulder
9/22/2014 Shea McClellin LB Out Hand
9/22/2014 Roberto Garza C Out Ankle

Bears are beat up, short week, time for The Packers to start playing ball.

The turnaround starts this Sunday.

Packers 35 Bears 16.

Cortana picks the Bears.

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I'll go with the Pack, but then I'm a homer.

Look at the Lions last week. Lost almost all their DB's, and yet we couldn't move the ball.
So injuries to the opponent doesn't guarentee anything.
But I hope for a win.

OlHoss1884;285169This was another one on the schedule I penciled in as a loss.
Not to worry, though, I have them losing only to New Orleans and either Miami or New England the rest of the way.

They better win the one in Miami, I'm not travelling all the way from Denmark to witness a loss again.

Games at Chicago are always difficult. One thing is for sure and that is this will not be anywhere near a blowout. I don't have that faith I used to have in the offense after 3 weeks of football where I think they will come onto the football field and win the game for the team.

Still thinking back to last week, the play calling was just awful. There wasn't a single positive about the game. Someone pointed out that 4 plays in a row, the Packers spread out and ran verts against a cover 2 defense. That is just uncalled for and Rodgers/McCarthy are too good for something like that to happen. If nothing changes in the area of offensive play calling, it is going to be another long day for the Packers. There is disagreement there between Rodgers and McCarthy and of course, Rodgers tune changed during Tuesday's with Wilde which makes me think McCarthy convinced him its not a scheme issue.

I believe that the Packers defense can play with the Bears offense. The Bears offensive line is short two good players on the interior which should allow Diesel Daniels to have his way here and there. Is Matthews playing? Hope so.
Brandon Marshall is also banged up and I really hope the Packers take advantage of that. The Jets were physical with him after he came back from the injury and he did absolutely nothing. I think House or Tramon can get the job done there.
Cutler has been doing a fine job because he is not getting pressured. Jets changed that a little bit on Monday night and brought some pressure and Cutler had his faults. Other than that, he has been decently accurate and making sound decisions. Hoping Dom has something dialed up to get quick pressure on him. Hit Cutler early and often and it changes the entire game.

Going with Packers- 17 Bears- 13.

buckeyepackfan;285181Bears are beat up, short week, time for The Packers to start playing ball.

September 4th was when it was time for Packers to start playing ball. Now they are playing catch-up!