CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • BEARS
  • BULLS
  • BLACKHAWKS
  • CUBS
  • WHITE SOX
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Navigation
  • About Us
  • Chicago Sports Podcasts
  • ChiCity+
  • CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • Get In Touch
  • Join Our Group
  • Newsletter
  • Our Writers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending
  • Philadelphia Eagles could break record set by dominant Chicago Bears defense
  • Can Hendrickson Guide Fire to MLS Playoffs?
  • Bears’ David Montgomery responds to contract talk rumors
  • Jaiden Felds signs NIL deal with WWE’s ‘Next in Line’ program
  • Chicago Bulls are on the way to the top this 2023
  • Why David Montgomery was the most consistent player on the Bears offense
  • Commanders insider has good news about potential Chicago Bears free agent target
  • Kiper: No deal, Chicago Bears take best player in Draft
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – FansCHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • BEARS

    Philadelphia Eagles could break record set by dominant Chicago Bears defense

    January 27, 2023

    Bears’ David Montgomery responds to contract talk rumors

    January 26, 2023

    Jaiden Felds signs NIL deal with WWE’s ‘Next in Line’ program

    January 26, 2023

    Why David Montgomery was the most consistent player on the Bears offense

    January 26, 2023

    Kiper: No deal, Chicago Bears take best player in Draft

    January 25, 2023
  • BULLS

    Chicago Bulls are on the way to the top this 2023

    January 26, 2023

    3 possible trade targets for the Chicago Bulls

    January 19, 2023

    Air Jordan 11 ‘DMP’ to get Holiday 2023 release?

    January 19, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    Zach LaVine trade rumors: 3 possible destinations

    December 30, 2022
  • BLACKHAWKS

    Comparing the Dynamic of Two Rebuilding Clubs

    January 25, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    Blackhawks’ Sam Lafferty returns to line-up vs. Jets

    December 9, 2022

    Blackhawks recall Lukas Reichel from Rockford

    December 6, 2022

    Phillip Danault: A Player Extraordinaire

    November 29, 2022
  • CUBS

    Chicago Cubs still sculpting their bullpen

    January 17, 2023

    Chicago Cubs 2023 prospect watch: Matt Mervis

    January 15, 2023

    Cubs add three shortstops through International Prospect signing day

    January 15, 2023

    Cubs and Trey Mancini agree to a two-year deal

    January 14, 2023

    Cubs hot stove: With Nick Madrigal as the odd man out, could the Cubs trade him?

    January 13, 2023
  • WHITE SOX

    Chicago White Sox 2023 prospect watch: outfielder Oscar Colas

    January 18, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    MLB analyst pitches insane White Sox Yankees trade

    December 22, 2022

    Outfielder Andrew Benintendi signs with White Sox

    December 16, 2022

    Analyst Reveals Poor Grade For White Sox Offseason So Far

    December 12, 2022
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Facebook Twitter Instagram
CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
Home»Bears»NFL Week 12: Chicago Bears look to ground Philadelphia Eagles
Bears

NFL Week 12: Chicago Bears look to ground Philadelphia Eagles

Z PBy Z PNovember 28, 20104 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

The Chicago Bears have heard it all this season. “Their schedule is easy”, “They will eventually fall out of the race”, “They have lucky wins” and “Play a good team and see what happens”.

Well on Sunday the Bears will have the chance to shut the critics and rest of the NFL up as they host the hot and surging Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles come into town looking to continue their hot streak and make themselves known as the best team in the NFC. The Bears however are just looking for respect.

At 7-3 you would imagine a team would be considered a Super Bowl favorite. Not in Chicago, as many people around the NFL consider the Bears a week NFL team. With the Eagles as their opponent, it’s the perfect chance for Chicago to make some noise in the NFL.

They will have to contain the MVP candidate that is Mike Vick.

Vick has resurrected his career in Philadelphia and is on pace to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. He only has one turnover on the season; a fumble in last weeks win over the New York Giants.

Against the Bears, Vick is 0-3 and has thrown three interceptions and just one total touchdown. You can say Chicago has Vick’s number.

However, this is a different Michael Vick. A more dangerous Vick who can stay in the pocket and find a receiver or make a play. He also has weapons to his disposal, fast weapons that can burn any defense and make you adjust your coverage.

One of those weapons is Desean Jackson who will be matched up against the Bears corner backs in a battle to watch all game long. Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings will have the duties on covering the speedy Jackson. If Chicago can limit the Eagles big plays and contain Jackson, they will have only won a battle in the war.

Jeremy Maclin is another speedy receiver opposite of Jackson that gives Vick another deep threat. Chicago doesn’t have a ton of speed in the secondary, so coverage will have to be outstanding to control the duo of receivers.

The Bears bring in the second ranked rush defense against a Eagles run game that has found some momentum as of late. Lesean McCoy had a nice game rushing against the Giants last week. Chicago can’t let McCoy find the second level of the defense or they might be watching him run into the end zone.

The main thing for Chicago defense is to contain the high flying Eagles offense. They wont pitch a shutout, but just need to contain them and keep the Bears in the game.

Julius Peppers and the Bears defensive line will need to get pressure up front and dominate the Eagles on the line of scrimmage. Pressure on Vick is key, as the Giants did last week. Chicago needs to make life difficult for Vick and rush him into throws.

When Chicago has the ball, the match up to look for is the Bears wide receivers against the Eagles secondary. The Eagles are missing Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs, so they are down to their backup corner backs. Look for Jay Cutler to exploit that match up early and often.

If Cutler can get into a nice rhythm, it could be a good day for him. He can’t make mistakes in this big of a game.

Sunday could be a nice game for Bears tight end Greg Olsen, who has been quiet for most of the season. Olsen provides a nice mismatch for the Bears offense against the Eagles defense.

Matt Forte should also be a concern for the Eagles defense. Forte isn’t a big threat on the ground, but his receiving numbers for a running back are high and he gives Cutler a nice target.

I believe Chicago will come out fired up and feed off the home crowd energy. In a big game, Chicago will prevail and put them in the conversation of Super Bowl contenders.

Prediction: Bears 16, Eagles 13

For More Great Chicago Sports Content

Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
The Worst Things Bart Simpson Has Ever Done Ranked
Z P
  • Twitter

Chicago sports.

Related Posts

Around the NFL January 27, 2023

Philadelphia Eagles could break record set by dominant Chicago Bears defense

Bears January 26, 2023

Bears’ David Montgomery responds to contract talk rumors

Bears January 26, 2023

Jaiden Felds signs NIL deal with WWE’s ‘Next in Line’ program

Bears January 26, 2023

Why David Montgomery was the most consistent player on the Bears offense

Bears January 25, 2023

Kiper: No deal, Chicago Bears take best player in Draft

Bears January 23, 2023

REPORT: Free agent RB Linked to Bears turns down Giants deal

Leave A Reply

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Team Message Boards

bears TP
bulls TP
cubs TP
sox TP
hawks TP
we want you to write
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
  • Home
  • Message Board
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
© 2023 ChiCitySports. Designed by Dope Guys Who Run ChiCitySports.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.