Game 4: Bears @ Lions Thread

[grandy]

Chicago Bears (3-0) @ Detroit Lions (2-1)

Previews
Pride of Detroit: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/24/4767508/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-2013/in/4531521
Yahoo: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-preview-194833515--nfl.html
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/preview/NFL_20130929_CHI@DET
SideLion: http://sidelionreport.com/2013/09/26/detroit-lions-film-room-beating-chicagos-cover-2-defense/
ProFootballFocus: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/27/3tfo-bears-lions-week-4/
Windy City Gridiron: http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2013/9/25/4769070/pleased-to-meet-you-week-4-detroit-lions

Injury Report
http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/26/4774262/lions-injury-report-nearly-everybody-practices

(from Thursday)
RB Reggie Bush (knee) - Fully practiced
WR Calvin Johnson (knee) - Limited in practice
WR Patrick Edwards (ankle) - Limited in practice
WR Nate Burleson (forearm) - Did not practice
OT Jason Fox (groin) - Limited in practice
OT Corey Hilliard (groin) - Limited in practice
OG Rob Sims (shoulder) - Limited in practice
DE Ziggy Ansah (abdomen) - Limited in practice
DT Ndamukong Suh (knee) - Limited in practice
LB DeAndre Levy (abdomen) - Limited in practice
LB Ashlee Palmer (ankle) - Limited in practice
CB Chris Houston (hand) - Limited in practice
S Don Carey (hamstring) - Limited in practice
S Louis Delmas (knee) - Limited in practice

Series History
Detroit is 65-96-5 against Chicago
Last Game: 12/30/12 Chicago 26 Detroit 24
Last Win: 10/10/11 Detroit 24 Chicago 13

 

[cmlfactor]

I really want to be optimistic and say the Lions can take this one, but I just can't. If Bush plays it will help...but they just don't ever seem to bring their A-game vs. the Bears, on either side of the ball...

Game is going to come down to turnovers. IF they manage to win the turnover battle I think they can eek out a win. Don't see it happening though.

Bears 24 Lions 17.

 

[jared]

For some reason I have a good feeling about this one. And i NEVER have a good feeling.

24-20 Lions

 

[cmlfactor]

For some reason I have a good feeling about this one. And i NEVER have a good feeling.

24-20 Lions

That's why I temper my expectations. Whenever I have a "good feeling" it usually ends up turning into a shit-storm.

All I saw last week was RGIII deciding to finally go off, and while he played better he still wasn't up to snuff. Win.

I had a "good feeling" with our D-line vs. Arizona's O-Line...and that worked out swimmingly. Loss.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I still say Cutler is overrated but I worry about their D and still worry about our LB. And because I don't have Forte on my fantasy team I expect a big day from him.

27-16 Chicago.

 

[jared]

I still say Cutler is overrated but I worry about their D and still worry about our LB. And because I don't have Forte on my fantasy team I expect a big day from him.

27-16 Chicago.

Fantasy is the worst. I have Forte, Calvin and Bell, am playing against Bush, and need the Lions to win. Trying to figure out that math gave me a headache.

Lions win>fantasy win

 

[Mitchrapp]

If the Lions win, I will be full on board. No negative talk, unless its about coaches - they still irk me.

Full on board for the win.

 

[sggatecl]

Don't let Pettigrew be on the same side of the field as Tillman. That's a guaranteed fumble or three.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Don't let Pettigrew be on the same side of the field as Tillman. That's a guaranteed fumble or three.

Was he injured last week because he didn't seem to be out there much. Maybe he's in the dog house with LeShoure..

 

[sggatecl]

Was he injured last week because he didn't seem to be out there much. Maybe he's in the dog house with LeShoure..

Listening to a Schwartz interview before the Washington game, you could tell by his tone and words that he wasn't very happy with Pettigrew. Schwartz has a tendency to defend even the players that are doing shitty but he didn't do so with Pettigrew really.

Reading between the lines, I'm going with dog house.

 

[lgolfer]

According to the injury report, Charles Tillman is questionable (knee/groin). I still think he'll play, but maybe it'll limit his effectiveness against Calvin.

 

[mhughes0021]

According to the injury report, Charles Tillman is questionable (knee/groin). I still think he'll play, but maybe it'll limit his effectiveness against Calvin.

i think they came out and said tillman wont be on calvin this game. Not sure why they would say that....but i remember reading it a couple days ago.

 

[mhughes0021]

Charles Tillman - DB - Bears Bears CB Charles Tillman (questionable, groin) has been cleared for Week 4.
Tillman returned to a limited practice Friday and will play despite being listed as questionable. He's clearly not at full health, but his status was never in doubt. Tillman revealed earlier this week that he won't be shadowing Calvin Johnson, who he held to just eight catches and 106 yards in two games last season.

 

[coel73]

They always say some garbage like that. I don't believe them, and if it's true, I hope Calvin breaks the single game yardage record for a receiver tomorrow. PLEASE let Suh lay hands on Cutler.

 

[mhughes0021]

They always say some garbage like that. I don't believe them, and if it's true, I hope Calvin breaks the single game yardage record for a receiver tomorrow. PLEASE let Suh lay hands on Cutler.

im good with a 1 game suspension if it means he knocks cuntler out of the game with a broken face.

 

[zyxt9]

im good with a 1 game suspension if it means he knocks cuntler out of the game with a broken face.

Not when the suspension would result in him missing the game at Pack.

Then again he will probably give a packer a hangnail and be suspended for the season, so maybe your statement benefits the lions and suh in the long run.

 

[kdp80]

I just hope Pettigrew doesnt play.

 

[schles192]

Reif against Peppers, looking forward to that matchup. Burelson was talking up Edwards, now would be a good time to step up. Bush is back, maybe we can run?

Bears have a balanced offense, LB's need to handle forte. Good luck with Marshall, just keep him in front of you. Suh & Fairley need to pressure the middle and force some turnovers.

If we can protect the ball we should win.
24-28 Lions

 

[kdp80]

Thought Edwards was doubtful

 

[grandy]

Inactive today for #Lions: Patrick Edwards, Nate Burleson, Jason Fox, Mikel Leshoure, Leroy Harris, Kellen Moore and D'Anthony Smith.

Corey Hilliard gets the start at RT. Rashean Mathis at CB.

From Tim Twentyman