Posted on 11/22/2006 11:22:14 AM PST by kerrywearsbotox
The early Las Vegas consensus favors The Chicago Bears (9-1) in their match up against the New England Patriots (7-3) by 3 points -- a mere field goal. But I think the Nov. 26 game may be even closer than that.
Last Sunday, the Bears demonstrated they are the premier team of the NFC with the 10-0 win at the Meadowlands, vs. the ridiculous New York Jets. Despite getting just 121 passing yards from Quarterback Rex Grossman, they prevailed. But they must play much better offensively this week in their third road game in a row. I don't know if they will. The health of key, but injured players -- on both teams -- will likely be the deciding factor this weekend. That's somewhat typical for winning teams this late in the NFL season. Gene Koprowski, UPI
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That was a great skit.
I guarantee with 100% certainty that the Bears have a chance to win this game. That is a fact beyond contestation.
If I'm not mistaken, the Bears have the most points for and the least points against.
It was...
DA' BEST!
Who would drive DA BUS?
they're trailing san diego for points for, but they're far and away the leaders in points against
"The Bears are who we thought they were. - Dennis Green
GO BEARS!
Yeah but they are playing a team that does not give up a ton of points and nor do they allow you to run the ball much. Grossman will have to win this game against a pretty good defense and how many Bear fans feel good about making that bet I wonder.
Brady and company will have to bring their A game though.
ping
"The early Las Vegas consensus favors The Chicago Bears (9-1) in their match up against the New England Patriots (7-3) by 3 points..."
NE is giving 3. If you like Chi., don't bet with whoever gave Chi. -3.
"Grossman will have to win this game against a pretty good defense and how many Bear fans feel good about making that bet I wonder."
I would say any of them who has actually looked at the stats. Brady has ONE more TD throws and his ratin is 5 points better than Grossman. Grossman leads the NFC in TD passes.
Grossman will be the first Bears Pro Bowl qb this year in 20 years. So Bears fans are not concerned about the qb differential AT ALL. And we are not that convinced that we won't be able to run on the Pats.
Pats give up 85 yards a game rushing. Seymour is got a bad wing so it will be interesting to see how that goes.
Grossman over his last 5 games has been seriously trick or treat. He will be the one to have to won the game for them because that's what the Pats do. He may lead the NFC in TD passes but that's not saying much when you look at the quality of QBs in that league this year.
The Bears have not played a tough schedule this year at all. They got seriously spanked by Miami and should have lost the Cards game. They have run up the score on weak teams to boot. It should be an interesting game.
dont let them off the hook!
I have NE -2
That means the Bears will win 42-0 because I suck against the spread this year.
14-27 to be precise.
Sorry Patfan.
Chi. should take a lot of money at +2/3.
I wouldn't be surprised to see it move to pick-em.
if I win I'm gonna buy Belichick a hoodie with sleeves
I can't see betting on Grossman in a Grossman vs. Brady matchup.
Da Bears might get their arses kicked this weekend.
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