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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Before anyone laughs at this question, would any of you bet that the Broncos wouldn't have 14 points against the Raiders, at home in Mile High?
I think folks are in for a surprise game tonight one way or the other - the only game I do NOT see happening is a Bears blowout.
I think folks are in for a surprise game tonight one way or the other - the only game I do NOT see happening is a Bears blowout.
perry147
Footballguy
Interesting.
I don't know that the Bears have a weakness to be exposed, but I do think they are due for a letdown. With the Cardinals having the disappointing season to date after high expectations, they may try to make a statement. I expect this game to be closer then one would suspect.
The loss of Fitzgerald and the impact that had on the Cardinals offense was immediately evident last week. As soon as he hit the bench, the Cardinals had a harder time on offense. Boldin just got rolled coverage all night. The Cardinals will most likely be forced to use James in protection more often than not. They are going to need him to chip at the ends and or Harris. That is going to free up the Bears LB and DB.
The rookie, who looked awesome last week, is in for a long evening. I do not think it will be high scoring, as the Bears will gladly play keep away; get out with a win and fly home healthy, but I think S. Player is in for a good night's work.
The rookie, who looked awesome last week, is in for a long evening. I do not think it will be high scoring, as the Bears will gladly play keep away; get out with a win and fly home healthy, but I think S. Player is in for a good night's work.
Statorama
Footballguy
I'm getting this weird vibe that the Bears are looking past this team, but with the game being on Monday Night I don't anticipate a lack of focus. These two teams played in the preseason, and Leinart did a great job against the Bears vanilla defense. They're going to do a lot more blitz packages this time around, and come at the rookie from every direction.
Bears by 3 touchdowns.
Bears by 3 touchdowns.
wraith5
Footballguy
I agree that there isn't anything to "expose" on the Bears right now, and even if there was, it wouldn't be the Cards to do it.
I think Lovie will remind the team that anything can happen if you let your guard down - TEN, DET getting wins this week, for example. They will be focused on winning this game, and they will get it done.
I don't see this one being close.
I think Lovie will remind the team that anything can happen if you let your guard down - TEN, DET getting wins this week, for example. They will be focused on winning this game, and they will get it done.
I don't see this one being close.
PatsFanCT
Footballguy
Any given Sunday can extend into Monday. Upsets happen all the time, especially when one overconfident team is facing a gimme game. Of course the blowout is possible, but I got a feeling this will be a good one from start to finish. At least I hope so.
Isn't this the oldest NFL rivalry?
Isn't this the oldest NFL rivalry?
kevthegrad
Footballguy
Leinart will pass for 270 and 2 TD's. I will celebrate with 3 beers and a bowl of chips. This is my official prediction. (Bears still win)
Apples and oranges. The Broncos have looked average at best in thier 4 wins, so yeah, i certainly can believe they only scored 13 on the Raiders. The Bears on the other hand, have completely blown out 4 out of 5 teams. They've scored more than 4 times more points than they have given up. Rookie QB, no Fitz, this game is over before halftime. I'm no Bears fan at all, i hate them. But lets get real.
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
I believe that after 20 years of embarassing ineptitude the Bears are looking for a little validation in front of a nationwide audience. They seem confident without it having boiled over into overconfidence or cockiness. I see 28-0.
I also think the annual Grossman injury is way overdue so I'll be watching for that tonight.
I also think the annual Grossman injury is way overdue so I'll be watching for that tonight.
SammyJankis
Footballguy
I'll be at the game tonight. Rumor has it that this will be the first time they open the roof.
The Cards M.O. year-in, year-out is that they play tough at home, and are doormats on the road. Check out their games this year. At home, they beat the Niners, shouda-coulda beat the Rams, but found a way to lose and shoulda-coulda beat the Chiefs, but again found a way to lose. On the road, they have played the Seahawks and the Falcons and got taken apart in both games.
If this game was at Soldier field, you'd probably see the Cards get beat by 50. Being a home game, I do think it'll be close than most think. As a Cards fan, I'm hoping they can eek out a win. As a realist, I think it could end up being very similar to the other home losses: The Cards hang around for awhile and make a game out of it. Come fourth quarter, they'll make a couple of critical mistakes and find a way to lose.
My heart says 20-17 Cards, my gut says something like 24-14 Bears with less than a touchdown seperating the teams heading into the fourth quarter.
The Cards M.O. year-in, year-out is that they play tough at home, and are doormats on the road. Check out their games this year. At home, they beat the Niners, shouda-coulda beat the Rams, but found a way to lose and shoulda-coulda beat the Chiefs, but again found a way to lose. On the road, they have played the Seahawks and the Falcons and got taken apart in both games.
If this game was at Soldier field, you'd probably see the Cards get beat by 50. Being a home game, I do think it'll be close than most think. As a Cards fan, I'm hoping they can eek out a win. As a realist, I think it could end up being very similar to the other home losses: The Cards hang around for awhile and make a game out of it. Come fourth quarter, they'll make a couple of critical mistakes and find a way to lose.
My heart says 20-17 Cards, my gut says something like 24-14 Bears with less than a touchdown seperating the teams heading into the fourth quarter.
Steelnation
Footballguy
It will be over by halftime.....
kevthegrad
Footballguy
Weird stuff happens with high emotion. When was the last time the lowly Cards were on MNF? Like 1986? If Houston can win their first ever game against Dallas (and hardly ever win again in the following 5 years) then Chicago can lay an egg tonight. Anything is possible.
If Fitzgerald ws playing, I'd go out on a limb and predict upset.
If Fitzgerald ws playing, I'd go out on a limb and predict upset.
SammyJankis
Footballguy
Interesting aside: Article in the Sunday paper on the MNF game. Cards have only had three MNF games in Arizona since they moved here. In each one something wacky/notable happened:
1) Buddy Ryan's debacle of a last game. Fight in the locker room between Cards players before the game. Buddy Ryan ran off the field before the game was over. Video of the last moments of his coaching career were for him standing half in the tunnel by himself looking completely confused over why his players hadn't run off behind him.
2) Aeneas Williams gives Steve Young a concussion, ending his career.
3) Wacky Al Del Greco trick play where Cards passed up an easy field goal to let Del Greco run the ball and he froze up when he got the ball.
Hmmm, what's in store tonight?
1) Buddy Ryan's debacle of a last game. Fight in the locker room between Cards players before the game. Buddy Ryan ran off the field before the game was over. Video of the last moments of his coaching career were for him standing half in the tunnel by himself looking completely confused over why his players hadn't run off behind him.
2) Aeneas Williams gives Steve Young a concussion, ending his career.
3) Wacky Al Del Greco trick play where Cards passed up an easy field goal to let Del Greco run the ball and he froze up when he got the ball.
Hmmm, what's in store tonight?
SammyJankis
Footballguy
It was 97 or 98, I was at that game. The aforementioned game that ended Young's career.
JayMan
Footballguy
Anyone think the Bears could blank the Cards?...
Fitz is out / Leinart (even though he looked good last game) is still a rookie in his second start that will face more than one blitz / Edge can't get 3 yards per carry with that OLine and they are facing the Bears DLine tonight / Grossman is hitting on all cylinders...
This is assuming that the Bears don't give them points with a turnover (i.e. AWilson sacking Grossman... the ball gets loose...) that would give the Cards a starting position close to the Bears GL...
Thoughts?
Fitz is out / Leinart (even though he looked good last game) is still a rookie in his second start that will face more than one blitz / Edge can't get 3 yards per carry with that OLine and they are facing the Bears DLine tonight / Grossman is hitting on all cylinders...
This is assuming that the Bears don't give them points with a turnover (i.e. AWilson sacking Grossman... the ball gets loose...) that would give the Cards a starting position close to the Bears GL...
Thoughts?
Billy Ball Thorton
Footballguy
Cards are going to smack the Bears in the mouth.
This is the game that will start the Bears decline.
This is the game that will start the Bears decline.
Pygmy Marmoset
Footballguy
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
They have lived up to their high expectations, IMO.They have been "in" three of their losses until the very last DRIVE.Flip the script on those three drives and . . . .
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Someone might but that someone aint me.In Chicago, maybe.In Cardinals stadium - not a chance they get a shutout.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
That will be a first in NFL history.Normally, they play four quarters.Do you see a terrorist attack? a forfeit? What?
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Pygmy Marmoset
Footballguy
We'd be living in an alternate universe in which the Cardinals don't melt down in crunch time.
Pygmy Marmoset
Footballguy
Snide remarks become you.
perry147
Footballguy
Cardinals new stadium -national TV - MNF- I think the Cards will be ready for the Bears. I am in no way saying the Cards will win - all I am staying is that a blowout is not as likely as many people believe.
I'm kind of thinking the Cards could keep it within a TD. I mean, this is pretty much their Super Bowl, while the Bears can talk as much as they want about not overlooking this game, it's easier said than done. It's tough not to look ahead to the bye week and start making plans to relax.
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I thought when the cliche of "looking ahead" is used, it is usually used in reference to a team preparing for a more difficult game the following week. There'll be plenty of time to make plans for relaxing, when you're relaxing, if you know what I mean.
Pygmy Marmoset
Footballguy
I think the worst thing that could have happened to the Cardinals this week is for the Bills to get that TD in garbage time last week. The Bears D is angry, guys - they're not looking past anyone.
saabcaptain
Footballguy
Bears will win *big*. When will the new Monsters of the Midway (now with new Super Offense included FREE!) get the respect they deserve?SillyWillyJimmy
Footballguy
Mr. Know-It-All
Footballguy
Thomas Jones will put up a lot of combined yards (120+), Benson will score two tds, Bears will score at least one td on defense or special teams. Rackers will knock in a couple field goals. Lets go with 31-6.
Should be a quick game as Bears will grind it out.
Should be a quick game as Bears will grind it out.
Pygmy Marmoset
Footballguy
So... what color shoes should Leinart be wearing to go with the Tommy Harris jacket he'll be wearing all night?
jbird5150
Footballguy
So Billy...how are things in Bizarro world these days?
Billy Ball Thorton
Footballguy
I know I look crazy but who would have thought Vy would go into indy and beat them??? almost happendI mean no disresoect to Da Bears I just think my boys in AZ will be ready to ROCK!!!!So Billy...how are things in Bizarro world these days?
zoonation
Footballguy
no...just a score that the Cards will not be able to overcome with a rookie QB and brutal O-Line versus the undisputed best team in the NFL right now.31-10 Da Bears.I think many are going to be surprised by the turnout of the Bears fans tonight.
There seem to be a reasonable amount of fans from the Bears message board that planned this game before the season started. There's also a good amount of Chicago transplants down there.
Bears 30, Cardinals 7. And it will be loud anyways.
There seem to be a reasonable amount of fans from the Bears message board that planned this game before the season started. There's also a good amount of Chicago transplants down there.
Bears 30, Cardinals 7. And it will be loud anyways.
Now that is some funny ####.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Not snide - just the truth.No game is over by halftime (as the Bills proved versus the Oilers way back in the day).Nothing's over - was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Witness: Denver versus Oakland.
Barring Frank Reich suiting up and playing for the Cardinals in the 2nd half, it'll be over.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Even 31-0 at haftime is not a score an offense like the Cards can't overcome.
What you're going to witness tonight is a team on an entirely different level than the rest of the NFL.And everyone will still predict a letdown against the 49ers in two weeks...
