Vin+ 3,121 Posted September 27, 2017 http://hosted.stats.com/fb/preview.asp?g=20170928009&home=9&vis=3 (TSX / STATS) -- On Sept. 25, 1960, the Chicago Bears, who were coached by the legendary George Halas, beat the Green Bay Packers, who were coached by the future legend Vince Lombardi, 17-14. At that point in the bitter rivalry, the Bears held a commanding 50-26-6 edge. With the Packers sweeping last year's games, the series is knotted 94-94-6. On Thursday night in Green Bay, Wis., the Packers could take the series lead for the first time since 1932. "That's important for our fan base," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "It's important to your tradition and history of the National Football League, being the longest rivalry. And it factors in your preparation. We make that loud and clear each and every year. We spent time on that today in the team meeting. We'll be ready to play Thursday night. I can promise you that." With Brett Favre and now Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Packers have dominated the rivalry recently. Including the 2010 NFC Championship Game, Rodgers is 15-4 against Chicago. His passer rating? A sizzling 105.7. Protecting Rodgers will be the major challenge for the Packers (2-1), who are coming off an overtime victory vs. Cincinnati. Left tackle David Bakhtiari missed the last two games with an injured hamstring. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga, who missed the first two games with an injured ankle, made his season debut on Sunday but aggravated the injury and missed the final 23 snaps. Both players were limited participants in practice. Their availability is key because Kyle Murphy, who started for Bulaga in Week 1 and Bakhtiari in Weeks 2 and 3, injured his foot vs. the Bengals and was placed on injured reserve, where he joins second-round pick Jason Spriggs and veteran Don Barclay. "Protection-wise, we have had to be smart about who's playing out there and what we can handle," Rodgers said. "It's been tough with those guys we've had who've been out. You're talking about two starters and then primary backups who've been out. So, it's been a work in progress but those guys are playing hard." The Bears (1-2), who are coming off an overtime win against Pittsburgh, will throw an improved cornerback corps at Rodgers. With veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara making his season debut last week, Chicago held Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to 56.4 percent accuracy. Antonio Brown caught 10 passes but the rest of the receivers combined for four catches in 14 targets. The question for Chicago offensively is whether it can throw the ball at a competent level. Mike Glennon ranks ninth in the league in completion percentage but next-to-last in yards per attempt and 25th in passer rating. Against Pittsburgh, he threw two interceptions and completed only one pass to a wide receiver. Chicago's longest pass play this season has gone for just 22 yards. Where the Bears could make some hay against Green Bay's defense is with the two-headed running game of Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen. Howard, who as a rookie finished second in the NFL in rushing, bounced back from a 7-yard performance in a loss at Tampa Bay to pile up 138 yards and two touchdowns vs. Pittsburgh. The diminutive Cohen ranks second in the NFL with a 6.5-yard average, leads the team with 20 receptions and handles punt returns, as well. "To have a complement (in the backfield) is, frankly, a lot of fun as an offensive coordinator," McCarthy said. "When you have the ability to put different running styles on the field to attack a defense, I think it's definitely a benefit to the offense." Howard and Cohen lead a rushing attack that's averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Green Bay, which has relied on an undersized six-defensive-back package, is giving up 4.5 per carry. "We're going to run the ball," Glennon said. "I think that's what we've established is that we're going to run the ball against every opponent. I don't think this week is going to be any different." Howard and Cohen could be running behind the Bears' Pro Bowl guards for the first time this season. Kyle Long (ankle) missed the first two games but started last week -- his first game since Nov. 13. Former Packers standout Josh Sitton (rib) missed last week's game and was limited at Tuesday's practice. "We'll probably be as close to intact as we've been all season," Bears coach John Fox said of his line. Injuries, as they tend to be for these Thursday games, will be a major story line right up until the inactives are named 90 minutes before kickoff. Green Bay was down seven starters by the end of the Cincinnati game. Critically for its defense, outside linebacker Nick Perry (hand) and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (hip) returned to practice and were full participants. Perry wore a club-cast on his surgically repaired right hand. Cornerback Davon House (quad) was the only player not to practice and likely will miss a second consecutive game. Chicago listed only four players on its injury report, including safety Quintin Demps, who won't play due to a broken arm. "It is what it is. Nobody is going to come rescue us," Fox said. "I think we're playing a game Thursday night, so we'll do our best to get ready for it." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted September 28, 2017 Losing to the bears would be an embarrassing result for the pack, but they could do it! They won't do it. 30 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted September 28, 2017 We might do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted September 28, 2017 Packers 27 Bears 7 Whenever bad news happens to the packers days or a week prior to a game with the Bears, they usually end up just coming and firing on all cylinders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted September 28, 2017 As long as Rodgers throws a couple touchdowns at Adams, idc who wins this game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted September 28, 2017 Bears declared C Hroniss Grasu, TE Daniel Brown, S Quintin Demps, DL John Jenkins, ILB Nick Kwiatkoski, RB Taquan Mizzell and QB Mark Sanchez inactive for Week 4 against the Packers. The Bears' fill-in center, Grasu is week to week. Packers DT Mike Daniels (hip) is inactive for Week 4 against the Bears. As are starting tackles David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga. Their major absences against a Bears team that sprung an upset of the Steelers four days ago. The Pack are missing their top five offensive tackles, a rather unbelievable fact. Also inactive are CB Davon House, RB Devante Mays, CB Lenzy Pipkins and DT Montravius Adams. Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted September 28, 2017 Lmao Missing top 5 OT. Ridiculous. Aaron already leading the league in sacks. Gonna blow the league out tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted September 29, 2017 Gonna blow the Bears out tonight, am I right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packers Dynasty 2010 116 Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) Glad we the blew the Bears the fuck out but concerned about Davante. He does have movement and feeling in all extremities so that's good. It was a dirty and unnecessary hit and can't wait to see the suspension Trevathan gets. Should have been ejected from the game. This was probably one of the worst referee crews I've seen in a long time. Blown calls both ways and very sloppy. Whoever is head of officiating needs to look at this crew. Defense looked solid and played pretty well against the run without Daniels and capitalized on some bad mistakes from Glennon. Will be interesting to see what happens with Randall. Apparently he just walked off the field into the locker room after being benched. Pleased to see how well Aaron Jones looked and hopefully he can hold up until Ty is back from his rib injury. Hopefully having 10 days until Dallas allows Bakh and Bulaga to get healthy, as well as Davante. Edited September 29, 2017 by Packers Dynasty 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted September 29, 2017 Technically we started 4 guards and a center. But I think the Packers coaching staff mitigated that fact pretty well with their play calls, and the defense coming up with big turnovers and short fields helped a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparty 110 Posted September 29, 2017 Of course.you have to lie to yourself as much as you possibly can. No, it's because Aaron Rodgers is a tv star. That's why they won Who the fuck is Aaron Rodgers? You mean #457879-577? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted September 29, 2017 Chicago isn't even a real place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted September 29, 2017 Or, maybe here's an idea... The Bears aren't good? Nah, that's not it. Must be everything being rigged... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) The NFL needs to give out an unprecedented suspension to Danny Trevathan. I'm talking 6 games or more. That is the most egregious intentional helmet to helmet hit we have seen in years. I never would have expected that of him. That hit made every single Vontaze Burfict hit look tame. Not since James Harrison's hit on Massaquio have we seen a helmet to helmet hit so obviously intentional. Edited September 29, 2017 by BwareDWare94 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted September 29, 2017 NFL is reviewing the hit for a possible suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Packers Dynasty 2010 116 Posted September 29, 2017 Davante is already home after spending the night in the hospital with a concussion. Having a concussion is never good but given the hit, its the ideal outcome I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted September 30, 2017 Considering that Fat Al only got five games for taking Andre Gurode's helmet off and stomping on his head six seeks excessive, but it should definitely be a multi-game suspension. Though Fat Al's suspension was a whole ago, so maybe with the increased sensitivity a longer suspension could happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted September 30, 2017 Danny Trevathan suspended 2 games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted October 1, 2017 ^Yeah that's a joke. Not happy at all with that suspension. The hit did look intentional, though I will concede that I think his only intention was to try get to the ball out. Perhaps the league needs to look into applying a rule that severely punishes players who come screaming in to lay a huge hit on a player that's fighting for yards. I don't know if a ball carrier is ever more defenseless than they are while fighting for yards. They're held up, slowed down, and often a target waiting to be hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted October 2, 2017 Lmao he was never going to get six games. It was his first suspension of his career. Settle down folks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites