Game Thread W5 - Green Bay V Chicago (3 Viewers)

[GrossmanToHester]

Benson might do a little better if he didn't look at his shoes when he ran.

 

[Avery]

Breaking News! Madden does not like Benson

 

[mad sweeney]

GB deserves to lose if they are punishing James Jones when I need him tonight in 2 leagues.

All can be forgiven if they just throw him a bomb for TD...In other news, Cedric Benson has a sweet "run up to the line, stutterstep, and fall down" move...

He's emulating former MVP, Shaun "Crumpler" Alexander.

 

[DanFouts]

lining up Olsen as a WR seems to work....

In other new, Benson actually breaks a tackle....

 

[Limp Ditka]

I'll take care of this for Scott

WHAT A TERRIBLE SPOT!!!!

 

[urbanhack]

benson really has it rolling now that he's gotten enough carries to get stronger as the game goes along.

 

[GrossmanToHester]

Thanks for the spot, refs.

 

[Eviloutsider]

Nice job Bears, a win is a win no matter how you get it. I hope that this isnt a turning point in both teams seasons.

 

[Brutis]

Bears O line can't run block worth anything.

From what I read here they are a great O line, its bensons fault.

 

[flapgreen]

Breaking News! Madden does not like Benson

That pisses me off. I don't ever like it when Madden agrees with me.

 

[scott72]

I dont get this challenge..Easily was a 1st down....

 

[The Gator]

Hey look at that. The Packers are cheating again. Go figure.

Between you and madviking, I haven't figured out who is the 14yr old and who is th 15yr old.

14/F/CaliU?

PM sent.

Dude she's 14..

Hey, I like mine with a little miles on 'em. You sick-o.

 

[mbuehner]

benson really has it rolling now that he's gotten enough carries to get stronger as the game goes along.

As he checks himself out of the game...

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

If the Bears only had that mega stud Thomas Jones, they'd be running all over. Dude is tearing it up in New York.

 

[MDSkinner]

Bears O line can't run block worth anything.

From what I read here they are a great O line, its bensons fault.

Tait (LT) is out tonight. They are usually a very good unit, but Tait certainly is a part of that.

 

[Limp Ditka]

I dont get this challenge..Easily was a 1st down....

 

[scott72]

hmm looks like its a little short when his knee touches..Doubt it gets overturned however..

 

[Mr.Pack]

have fun Tanner

good luck all

 

[Eviloutsider]

Bad spot but bad challenge as it wont be overturned.

 

[GrossmanToHester]

Bears O line can't run block worth anything.

From what I read here they are a great O line, its bensons fault.

Tait (LT) is out tonight. They are usually a very good unit, but Tait certainly is a part of that.

But with St. Claire in we have another receiving threat.

 

[#1DetroitFan]

This game is strange. Now the Bears have a first down with only 3+ minutes remaining. My thing is that I need Driver-WR and Crosby-PK to score more points. Now the Packers are challenging the spot of the ball. I do not have much hope in earning any more points in this game.

 

[ctriopelle]

Has a ball spot EVER been overturned? Ive never seen it

 

[Houston turmOiler]

Nice job Bears, a win is a win no matter how you get it. I hope that this isnt a turning point in both teams seasons.

The Bears are still perfectly capable of blowing this...

 

[Bogart]

"His shin is down but his knee is up."

OUCH.

 

[GrossmanToHester]

have fun Tannergood luck all

Egg nog run?

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

Bears O line can't run block worth anything.

From what I read here they are a great O line, its bensons fault.

Tait (LT) is out tonight. They are usually a very good unit, but Tait certainly is a part of that.

They have been undeniably horrible this year. The run blocking has been abysmal.

 

[MDSkinner]

Bears O line can't run block worth anything.

From what I read here they are a great O line, its bensons fault.

Tait (LT) is out tonight. They are usually a very good unit, but Tait certainly is a part of that.

But with St. Claire in we have another receiving threat.

Excellent point.

 

[Capella]

have fun Tannergood luck all

wound a little tight, no?

 

[Toons]

Bad spot but bad challenge as it wont be overturned.

Yep, waste of time out most likely...

 

[mad sweeney]

Al, he has two knees and the left one hit first. I thought they gave him a generous spot to begin with and short of the first down by the yellow line.

 

[RBM]

Its disturbing how bad the Bears o-line has gotten in just a year. They just cant open a hole

 

[GrossmanToHester]

If it's not a first down they should go for it. It's within Benson's 1 yard range.

 

[urbanhack]

wow

 

[scott72]

Wow....Closest measurement I've seen...

 

[madviking10]

have fun Tannergood luck all

 

[Bogart]

Benson would have gotten that inch.

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

I love the arbitrary placement of the ball then the exact measurement. Kills me every time.

 

[urbanhack]

have fun Tannergood luck all

wound a little tight, no?

 

[MDSkinner]

Benson would have gotten that inch.

I would not have banked on that.

 

[scott72]

If anything the challenge gives the D a little break here..Breaks the Bears momentum a bit..

 

[mad sweeney]

"His shin is down but his knee is up."OUCH.

A shin down has been the explanation for at least 2 reviews coming up short this season.And no Al, they won the challenge, they have the TO. They re-spotted the ball. just because they still got the 1st doesn't cost them a TO.

 

[VTjkru]

Why would the Packers lose a timeout? They won the challenge right? It was respotted?

 

[Toons]

I love the arbitrary placement of the ball then the exact measurement. Kills me every time.

I've often wondered the same thing -- funny.

 

[madviking10]

Benson for FIVE.

 

[Toons]

Why would the Packers lose a timeout? They won the challenge right? It was respotted?

Good point -- no time out charged...

 

[#1DetroitFan]

According to Madden GB will be charged a timeout for the challenge. Is that right? The ball was moved back so I thought the challenge was good. A timeout will not be chagred a timeout. What am I missing?

 

[scott72]

play of the game right here...1st down all but ends it if Gould hits...

 

[urbanhack]

benson will lead the way

 

[flapgreen]

Benson would have gotten that inch.

 

[Houston turmOiler]

can't wait to see what they pull out of the playbook for this one...