Bear nation went “Oh No” when Kyle Orton collapsed to the field after getting toppled by Lions defensive end Dewayne White.
Then Rex Grossman came into the game with the Bears down 23-13.
I thought the Bears season was over. If they lost this game with undefeated Tennessee coming to Soldier Field next week the Bears could have been looking at 4-5 on the year.
But Grossman threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Rashied Davis and ran in for another score with just over five minutes to go in the fourth quarter to give the Bears a 27-23 victory.
Matt Forte had his best game of the year with 126 yards rushing since the opening game against the Colts. He’s going to need to have more games like this in the next few weeks because I do not have confidence in Grossman. How many times is he going to get balls deflected and batted down at the line?
I’m amazed at the Jekyll-and-Hyde personality of the defense.
The first half they looked terrible, especially the second quarter. How do you let up 23 points in one quarter to the Lions?
Then in the second half the Bears defense was dominant, forcing two turnovers and holding the Lions scoreless.
According to defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek, the Bears didn’t alter their game plan or strategy on defense; they just played better.
“We didn’t change anything,” Dvoracek said. “In the second half we just said we’re going to play our base defense and we’re going to beat them, and we did.”
So the defense now thinks they can turn it on and off whenever they want to? If they don’t show major improvement next week they are going to get crushed by the Titans.
It doesn’t help that Mike Brown left the game in the second quarter with a calf injury. But then again who is really surprised that he got hurt, we all knew it was a matter of time.
A source close to Orton told ESPN's Michael Smith on Sunday that he will miss at least a month with a high ankle sprain. Let the Good Rex-Bad Rex debate begin in Chicago.
Let’s all hope and pray it’s the good Rex. If not, the Bears can kiss their postseason hopes goodbye.
For highlights of the game, click here.
Then Rex Grossman came into the game with the Bears down 23-13.
I thought the Bears season was over. If they lost this game with undefeated Tennessee coming to Soldier Field next week the Bears could have been looking at 4-5 on the year.
But Grossman threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Rashied Davis and ran in for another score with just over five minutes to go in the fourth quarter to give the Bears a 27-23 victory.
Matt Forte had his best game of the year with 126 yards rushing since the opening game against the Colts. He’s going to need to have more games like this in the next few weeks because I do not have confidence in Grossman. How many times is he going to get balls deflected and batted down at the line?
I’m amazed at the Jekyll-and-Hyde personality of the defense.
The first half they looked terrible, especially the second quarter. How do you let up 23 points in one quarter to the Lions?
Then in the second half the Bears defense was dominant, forcing two turnovers and holding the Lions scoreless.
According to defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek, the Bears didn’t alter their game plan or strategy on defense; they just played better.
“We didn’t change anything,” Dvoracek said. “In the second half we just said we’re going to play our base defense and we’re going to beat them, and we did.”
So the defense now thinks they can turn it on and off whenever they want to? If they don’t show major improvement next week they are going to get crushed by the Titans.
It doesn’t help that Mike Brown left the game in the second quarter with a calf injury. But then again who is really surprised that he got hurt, we all knew it was a matter of time.
A source close to Orton told ESPN's Michael Smith on Sunday that he will miss at least a month with a high ankle sprain. Let the Good Rex-Bad Rex debate begin in Chicago.
Let’s all hope and pray it’s the good Rex. If not, the Bears can kiss their postseason hopes goodbye.
For highlights of the game, click here.
7 comments:
Well I guess Bears fans know how the Vikings felt in their close win over the Lions...
I was hoping Minnesota would move into a three-way tie agains for first, but that's what happens when you put your faith in Detroit. :p
Orton out is a big loss because he was really rolling. Hopefully Grossman was taking notes.
Simply put:
Rex Grossman?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
I guess only time will tell, but I'm kind of freaking out. On the bright side, the Bears get to play the only undefeated team in the NFL in Grossman's first start of the year next week. Did I mention,
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
This situation makes Angelo look like a genious in resigning rex to a one year deal, not many other teams can say they have super bowl experience in their backup while on a run to make a playoffs with their starter hurt. I am personally excited to see rex grossman air the ball out.
Sexy Rexy is back!!! If nothing else I think there will be some comedy in the coming weeks. He played well in the second half so I don't see why he can't continue to do well. I guess only time will tell.
This is not good. We could barely beat the worst team in the league with Grossman now we have to face arguably the best d in the league next week. If Orton doesn't come back this team is screwed in my mind. Can't believe this had to happen.
I just can't help but laugh. First it was all about Rex. Then he well had some issues with being too charitable. Now Kyle freakin Orton was the savior! Now he's probably out a month and it's back to Rex. Don't expect any more comebacks. Brad Johnson could've done that and we all saw how good he's been in Romo's absence. It's going to be a long month for Bears fans. First up is the only undfeated team in the league with the best defense. Let's see how many gifts he throws Cortland Finnegan's way. HAHAHA
Orton hopes to play Sunday against the Titans.
I would still hold him out this week, just because the Bears are expected to lose anyways.
I'd rather have Orton healthy (or healthier) for the big game at Green Bay on November 16.
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