Game 12: Bears @ Lions THANKSGIVING Thread

[grandy]

Chicago Bears (5-6) @ Detroit Lions (7-4)

Previews
Pride of Detroit
Yahoo
CBS Sports
ESPN
Pro Football Focus (unavailable)
Windy City Gridiron


Injury Report
Link (from Tuesday)

Lions
RB Reggie Bush (ankle/back) - Limited in practice
WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) - Limited in practice
OT Riley Reiff (knee) - Did not practice
OG Larry Warford (knee) - Did not practice
DE Ziggy Ansah (elbow) - Limited in practice
DE George Johnson (foot) - Limited in practice
DT Nick Fairley (knee) - Did not practice
LB Ashlee Palmer (concussion) - Limited in practice
CB Rashean Mathis (ankle) - Limited in practice
S Glover Quin (back) - Limited in practice
S James Ihedigbo (knee) - Limited in practice

Bears
Unavailable


Series History
Link
The Lions are 67-96-5 against the Bears
Last Game: 11/10/2013, Lions 21 Bears 19
Last Win in Detroit: 9/29/2013, Lions 40 Bears 32
Last Win on Thanksgiving: 11/28/2013, Lions 40 Packers 10
Last Game against Bears on Thanksgiving: 11/25/1999, Lions 21 Bears 17

 

[Mitchrapp]

I wonder why it took 15 years to play Bears an Thanksgiving?

 

[sggatecl]

It doesn't matter that our offense hasn't had a touchdown in 3 weeks.

It doesn't matter that for large parts of the season that Matt Stafford looks like Joey Harrington with a stronger arm.

It doesn't matter that Lombardi is proving a last name can only get you so far.

I am PUMPED UP!! Bring on the Bears!! Bring on the turkey!!

 

[Mitchrapp]

That gif is awesome.

 

[LKP]

I wonder why it took 15 years to play Bears an Thanksgiving?

They scheduled the Packers 6 times 2001, 2003, 2007,2009,2011,2013. Atlanta once in 2005 with the Michael Vick show.

CBS usually has an AFC team other than this year. So 2002,2004,2006,2008,2010,2012 all AFC teams.

That's why.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Thanks for that useless info. Maybe explain why GB 6 times and Bears 0 times? No thought process on that? Have a nice day.

 

[LKP]

Thanks for that useless info. Maybe explain why GB 6 times and Bears 0 times? No thought process on that? Have a nice day.

GB is a better rival and more likely a battle for first with Lions.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Thank you.

 

[LKP]

Last time the Lions played Bears on Thanksgiving. Lions made the playoffs that season.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Yeah, 15 years ago. Last time we had Barry Sanders we sucked.

 

[mhughes0021]

Chicago Bears (5-6) @ Detroit Lions (7-4)

Previews
Pride of Detroit
Yahoo
CBS Sports
ESPN
Pro Football Focus (unavailable)
Windy City Gridiron


Injury Report
Link (from Tuesday)

Lions
RB Reggie Bush (ankle/back) - Limited in practice
WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) - Limited in practice
OT Riley Reiff (knee) - Did not practice
OG Larry Warford (knee) - Did not practice
DE Ziggy Ansah (elbow) - Limited in practice
DE George Johnson (foot) - Limited in practice
DT Nick Fairley (knee) - Did not practice
LB Ashlee Palmer (concussion) - Limited in practice
CB Rashean Mathis (ankle) - Limited in practice
S Glover Quin (back) - Limited in practice
S James Ihedigbo (knee) - Limited in practice

Bears
Unavailable


Series History
Link
The Lions are 67-96-5 against the Bears
Last Game: 11/10/2013, Lions 21 Bears 19
Last Win in Detroit: 9/29/2013, Lions 40 Bears 32
Last Win on Thanksgiving: 11/28/2013, Lions 40 Packers 10
Last Game against Bears on Thanksgiving: 11/25/1999, Lions 21 Bears 17

good thing were a complete team and no one needs practice!!! Eat your turkey early boys....don't let the lions ruin your thanksgiving.

 

[tigermud]

I believe Calvin is 94 yards away from 10,000

 

[brewer229]

GB is a better rival and more likely a battle for first with Lions.

LOL...battle for first?

The reason they scheduled the Packers is so there was a team worth watching on Thanksgiving.

 

[Mitchrapp]

LOL...battle for first?

The reason they scheduled the Packers is so there was a team worth watching on Thanksgiving.

True enough.

 

[adam86107]

Should win this one easily but I don't have a lot of faith in this team right now.

 

[tigermud]

Should win this one easily but I don't have a lot of faith in this team right now.

The offensive line is in shambles right now if Lombardi doesn't plan to make sure plays are designed to get the ball out quickly it could easily be a 13-6 type lose

 

[cheeno]

Bush is out.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Bush is out.

http://giphy.com/gifs/robert-downey-jr-publishing-charlie-bartlett-mmeUh7tyP2sF2

 

[biggunsbob]

Damn I hope we bounce back... Heading to my sisters soon....I sure hope we win... Go defense score some points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cheeno]

http://giphy.com/gifs/robert-downey-jr-publishing-charlie-bartlett-mmeUh7tyP2sF2

My thoughts exactly.