Vin+ 3,121 Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Coming off a dominating performance in prime time, the Chicago Bears defense could be in for another big effort against a team that might have the worst offense in the NFL. The visiting Bears look for a third consecutive victory as they face the offensively challenged Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Though Chicago's offense has been inconsistent in 2012, its defense has a league-high 11 interceptions, is third with 15 sacks and ranks fifth in the NFL in scoring defense at 17.0 points per game. The Bears (3-1) flexed their defensive muscle Monday night when they returned two of Tony Romo's five interceptions for touchdowns in a 34-18 rout at Dallas. "We have a ton of athletes, a great mixture of old and young, a great core," said linebacker Lance Briggs, who returned a Romo shovel pass 74 yards for a third-quarter score. "We've got a lot of pride. We want to be consistent. We want to get turnovers. We want to get after the passer. We want to shut down the run." Chicago pretty much did all that against the Cowboys, who rank 31st in scoring (16.2 points per game). The Bears sacked Romo twice and held DeMarco Murray to 24 yards on 11 carries. "Just outstanding play by our defense," Bears coach Lovie Smith said. "It seemed like everybody had a say in it." Only Jacksonville (1-3) has averaged fewer points (15.5) than the Cowboys. The Jaguars have been outscored 54-17 while totaling 329 yards in home losses to Houston and Cincinnati. It's an area that must improve quickly with a hungry Bears team coming to town. "We've got to perform better," said second-year quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who has completed just 55.8 percent of his passes for 654 yards with five touchdowns and one interception. "We've got to execute better at a higher level. We've just got to get better there, get back to the drawing board, control what we can control and just get better from it." Gabbert has been sacked 12 times, including six during last Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Bengals. He threw a 2-yard touchdown pass to Marcedes Lewis but the Jaguars were held to 212 total yards. Maurice Jones-Drew was held to 38 yards on 13 carries one week after he ran for 177 and a TD in the Jaguars' 22-17 win at Indianapolis. He rushed 12 times for 55 yards and caught seven passes for 47 and a score during Jacksonville's 23-10 loss at Chicago on Dec. 7, 2008. The Jaguars will likely be without receiver Laurent Robinson, who suffered his third concussion of the season last Sunday. "We're obviously frustrated," guard Uche Nwaneri said. "We don't want to be in this position. We put ourselves in this hole. We've got to dig our way out." Jacksonville's defense, meanwhile, has allowed 26 or more points in three games and faces another tough test against the tandem of Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall. After throwing for 309 yards with one touchdown and five interceptions in the previous two games, Cutler was 18 of 24 for 275 and two TDs at Dallas. His second touchdown went to a wide-open Marshall for 31 yards in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Cutler, however, could not avoid drawing more attention to himself on the sidelines when he got up and walked away while offensive coordinator Mike Tice was talking to him on the bench after a failed third-down conversion attempt. Cutler also was caught on camera yelling at tackle J'Marcus Webb - whom he also shoved - during a 23-10 loss at Green Bay on Sept. 13. "I don't have to sit by him the whole game, do I?" said Cutler, who downplayed the latest situation. "Just because I walk off and go and get water it doesn't mean much." Cutler has thrown for 414 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions while going 0-2 against the Jaguars, whom he has not faced since 2008 with Denver. Marshall was held to seven catches for 95 yards in the previous two games before he equaled that reception total for a season-high 138 yards against the Cowboys. "He's a great receiver," Cutler told the Bears' official website. "When he plays within the system, he's hard to cover." Marshall has caught 16 passes for 231 yards but has not scored in two games versus Jacksonville. The Bears are making their first trip to Jacksonville since a 22-3 loss Dec. 12, 2004. Copyright 2012 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. It's quite possible we won't win again until sometime in November. That makes me sad. Edited October 10, 2012 by Vin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) 20 17 Edited October 5, 2012 by CampinWithGoatSampson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindyCitySports 407 Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) I don't really see the Jags giving us much of a game. We are coming off a solid victory and they don't seem to be too optimistic moving forward. 35 7 Edited October 5, 2012 by WindyCitySports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted October 5, 2012 This should be a rout, but I just don't know if it will be. 24 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted October 6, 2012 Jaguars SLB Daryl Smith (groin) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Bears. That's now five consecutive weeks for Smith. With the Jaguars' bye looming in Week 6, the Jaguars aren't rushing him back. WLB Russell Allen has been solid in the nickel packages in Smith's absence. Not really surprising. Hopefully we get him back for week 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted October 6, 2012 35 13 How do the Jags expect to stop the Bears offense... or score on their defense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 6, 2012 35 13 How do the Jags expect to stop the Bears offense... or score on their defense? Black Jerseys of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 6, 2012 Yea, I think the Bears take this one pretty easily. 27 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barracuda 629 Posted October 7, 2012 Upset of the week 26 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) I think the Bears continue getting turnovers on defense. 31 13 Edited October 7, 2012 by dutchff7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted October 7, 2012 Bears declared WR Earl Bennett, RB Kahlil Bell, FB Evan Rodriguez, G/C Edwin Williams, G/T Chris Williams, DT Nate Collins, and DE Cheta Ozougwu inactive for Week 5 against the Jaguars. Bennett remains week to week with a hand injury, although he's getting closer. Matt Forte and Michael Bush are dressed and healthy, so Bell is scratched in favor of Armando Allen. There are no surprises in this group. Jaguars declared WR Laurent Robinson, CB Kevin Rutland, LB Daryl Smith, DE George Selvie, DT Jeris Pendleton, and WR Micheal Spurlock inactive for Week 5. Mike Thomas -- not Cecil Shorts -- is starting in place of Robinson, who is out with a concussion. The Jaguars hope Smith will return after their bye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted October 7, 2012 It's quite possible we won't win again until sometime in November. That makes me sad. We'll make Gabbert look like a first round pick for you guys... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted October 7, 2012 I think the Bears continue getting turnovers on defense. 31 13 Well, you sure were right about that. My fantasy opponent has the Bears D and they have 28 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barracuda 629 Posted October 8, 2012 Upset of the week 26 20 I am disappoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 8, 2012 Classic Jaguars. #TeamGeno Geno Smith will save us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted October 8, 2012 My IDP team wants Lance Briggs to continue raping his opponents. Pure beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 8, 2012 The game was tied 3-3 at halftime. The rest of the game was 38-0 Bears. Blow it all up. GM, QB, HC, OC, DC. The Jags are worse than they were in their first "rebuilding" year of 2009. Disgusting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
