12.10.17 // Bears dominate Bengals in 33-7 win

[GSH]

this team cant even spell ' win'.

bears 7

bengals 24

[UOK]

John Fox is irrationally good at beating the AFC North.

I feel like this will be a loss, but yeah, the Bears probably shit out a win.

Bears 19
Bengals 16

[Rusty Trombagent]

John Fox is irrationally good at beating the AFC North.

I feel like this will be a loss, but yeah, the Bears probably shit out a win.

Bears 19
Bengals 16

Bengals, like the bears, are most adept at playing down or up to their competition. i'm certain of one thing: both these teams will look like they're trying to lose.

[Otis Day]

Bears are constipated so can't even shit out a win, let alone 2 TDs.

Bears do not even know how to look like an avg team.

Dalton feels the pressure and decides to have a kick ass game. He and Green team up for at least 3 scores, because, you know, Fuller decides to be all Bearsy (suck).

I can't see the Bears mustering up a TD. I am thinking Eagle type disaster.

Bengals - 31

Bears - 9

[Funkster]

Ok, I think this will be a close defensive match up between two offensive bottom feeders.

Offensive production by the numbers:
Bears are averaging 15.9 PPG
Bengals are averaging 18.2 PPG

Bears offense is averaging 275 YPG
Bengals offense is averaging 280 YPG

Bears are averaging 115 rushing YPG
Bengals are averaging 80 rushing YPG

Bears are averaging 160 passing YPG
Bengals are averaging 200 passing YPG


Bengals 17
Bears 13

My emotions are that I don't really care about the rest of the season. I've felt this way since the pukers loss. I don't know why I keep tuning in to watch this shit show but every week there I am, so I guess I do care. The coaching short comings, constant key injured players, boring predictable offense has this team, that once was a charter franchise, now a laughing stock that is on the cusp of becoming on the same level as the browns. Something has to change, at this point a 8-8 season would be a breath of fresh air.

[bearsfaninaz]

We're to injured (again) to compete. We lose by 2+ tds

[staleystarch]

Fox manages somehow take Bears 3-9 record and turn it into a 2-11 record.

Bengals 13
Bears 12 -- two missed PATs

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Don't give a shit anymore. Fuck Fox and this organization. Losing to the 1-10 49'ers was the last straw for me.

Bengals - Too many
Bears - Not enough

Who cares.

[Mikefive]

Maybe this is a topic for another thread, but somewhere in the last 3 weeks it feels to me like the wheels have completely fallen off. Between the incredibly bad losses to the Packers and 49ers, locker room arguments, our run run pass punt offensive strategy (when our OC wasn't running the ball enough last year), odd offense player usage and a defense that is now fading... it just looks to me like this team has crossed over a line where the mental energy is gone. The team has to know that Foxie and the coaching staff are goners, along with many of them. It's not that they're not trying. They are because they have to. But they have so many injuries that the pass rush is gone, the OL is done and the whole thing is about to be blown up.

Andy Dalton at home vs. no pass rush? Sure, he's mediocre. But AJ Green will carve our secondary up like last week's leftover turkey. And if we could only put up 7 offensive points against SF, we won't be outscoring the Bungles.

Same with the Lions in week 15 and Vikings in week 17 as both will be playing for playoff seedings. And even if they aren't, Stafford and Keenum will feast on us anyway. The Bears are will be a nice Christmas present.

I think it's entirely possible that the Bears don't win another game, even one against the Browns at home. The only way we beat the Brownies is if they're underdogs, since Fox and friends can't handle being favored. (And they probably will be favorites on Christmas Eve.) Consider that the Browns are down (up?) 2 games to the Bears, so even if they win, their draft position won't be affected. So they'll be playing to win.

If only this season could be over now.

[staleystarch]

Maybe this is a topic for another thread, but somewhere in the last 3 weeks it feels to me like the wheels have completely fallen off. Between the incredibly bad losses to the Packers and 49ers, locker room arguments, our run run pass punt offensive strategy (when our OC wasn't running the ball enough last year), odd offense player usage and a defense that is now fading... it just looks to me like this team has crossed over a line where the mental energy is gone. The team has to know that Foxie and the coaching staff are goners, along with many of them. It's not that they're not trying. They are because they have to. But they have so many injuries that the pass rush is gone, the OL is done and the whole thing is about to be blown up.

Andy Dalton at home vs. no pass rush? Sure, he's mediocre. But AJ Green will carve our secondary up like last week's leftover turkey. And if we could only put up 7 offensive points against SF, we won't be outscoring the Bungles.

Same with the Lions in week 15 and Vikings in week 17 as both will be playing for playoff seedings. And even if they aren't, Stafford and Keenum will feast on us anyway. The Bears are will be a nice Christmas present.

I think it's entirely possible that the Bears don't win another game, even one against the Browns at home. The only way we beat the Brownies is if they're underdogs, since Fox and friends can't handle being favored. (And they probably will be favorites on Christmas Eve.) Consider that the Browns are down (up?) 2 games to the Bears, so even if they win, their draft position won't be affected. So they'll be playing to win.

If only this season could be over now.

I pretty much agree with everything here, but I would add like last year every week from here on out a few more players will make an exit to the IR.

[Richie]

Still looking forward to watching Trubisky. So, unlike other lost seasons in recent years. I'll still have reason to look forward to these December games.

However... outside of Burfict being out, and maybe the Bengals coming out completely flat, following choking their season away Monday Night. I don't see a reason to pick us to win.

I think our run game gets on track in a good matchup, but they've been stingy vs the pass all year.

Bengals 23
Bears 17

13-17 points seems to be the norm for us the past two seasons. So... why would it change now?

Just going to spend the next four weeks hoping Trubisky turns a corner, and puts together a full game.

[The Marshall Plan]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

[Richie]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

If a win comes as a result of Trubisky playing a great game, vs a tough defense. That is a far bigger positive than the 2 slots in the draft that it will cost us.

[alexwilkins]

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Cincy's pretty much entire secondary is hurt. John Ross also just went to IR. This could be yet another close game. Im certainly not praying for a win, its very possible.

[Adipost]

Good luck, Mitchell...

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[Richie]

http://www.bengals.com/team/injuryreport.html
Cincy's pretty much entire secondary is hurt. John Ross also just went to IR. This could be yet another close game. Im certainly not praying for a win, its very possible.

And Burfict. I guess you're right, that's a banged up D.

I'm fine with that. Hopefully it means that Trubisky makes some plays this week.

[The Marshall Plan]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

If a win comes as a result of Trubisky playing a great game, vs a tough defense. That is a far bigger positive than the 2 slots in the draft that it will cost us.

One loss is the reason why we have Kyle Fuller instead of Aaron Donald. I'd be fine if we didn't win another game this year and instead focused on development.

[Hematite]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

If a win comes as a result of Trubisky playing a great game, vs a tough defense. That is a far bigger positive than the 2 slots in the draft that it will cost us.

Without a doubt!

[Boris13c]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

If a win comes as a result of Trubisky playing a great game, vs a tough defense. That is a far bigger positive than the 2 slots in the draft that it will cost us.

One loss is the reason why we have Kyle Fuller instead of Aaron Donald. I'd be fine if we didn't win another game this year and instead focused on development.

not necessarily a great argument ... what makes you think the Bears still wouldn't have taken Fuller?

[wab]

Emery had loved Fuller for an awful long time.

[Funkster]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

If a win comes as a result of Trubisky playing a great game, vs a tough defense. That is a far bigger positive than the 2 slots in the draft that it will cost us.

One loss is the reason why we have Kyle Fuller instead of Aaron Donald. I'd be fine if we didn't win another game this year and instead focused on development.

I would usually say this is a fans way of thinking, coaches don't think like that. However, I don't think the Bears know how to win so a loss is very probable and my statement becomes moot.

[DaSuperfan]

I don't think the Bears are good enough right now to beat a team like the Bengals. Then again, I thought the same thing against the other 2 AFC North teams we faced (Ravens and Steelers). But with the way the Bears are playing right now, I just don't see them winning any more games the rest of the way in 2017. Maaaaaybe against the Browns, but with Josh Gordon now back for them, they will be a struggle to beat for the Bears as well.

Against the Bengals specifically - the Bears pass rush is non-existent without Floyd and now McPhee. We'll be relying on edge rushers like Acho and Houston. Just don't see it happening. Combine the lack of pressure on the QB with an offense that can't score, AJ Green will have a field day.

Bears 10
Bengals 24

[The Marshall Plan]

Emery had loved Fuller for an awful long time.

He would.

I did not think that Donald was going to be this good, but then again I'm not a paid employee of an NFL franchise living and breathing this stuff.

[The Marshall Plan]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

If a win comes as a result of Trubisky playing a great game, vs a tough defense. That is a far bigger positive than the 2 slots in the draft that it will cost us.

One loss is the reason why we have Kyle Fuller instead of Aaron Donald. I'd be fine if we didn't win another game this year and instead focused on development.

I would usually say this is a fans way of thinking, coaches don't think like that. However, I don't think the Bears know how to win so a loss is very probable and my statement becomes moot.

Whatever that's supposed to mean I don't care. I just know that I don't want us winning any meaningless December games just to feel good about ourselves and then four months later watch the team ahead of us draft the next franchise possible HOF player.

[Mikefive]

The Hoge and Jahns podcast is outstanding again this week. (And not because I made the voicemail segment. ) The sophomoric humor at around the 23 minute mark provided my first Bears smile in some time.

[Richie]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

If a win comes as a result of Trubisky playing a great game, vs a tough defense. That is a far bigger positive than the 2 slots in the draft that it will cost us.

One loss is the reason why we have Kyle Fuller instead of Aaron Donald. I'd be fine if we didn't win another game this year and instead focused on development.

Unless it's for a franchise changing QB. Draft positioning is the most over-hyped thing that fans obsess about in the entire NFL.

For every Aaron Donald teams miss out on. How many busts do they miss out on, then fall back to wind up with a better selection?

Also, I am quite pleased with Fuller, at the moment. Not to mention, Aaron Donald isn't the difference between us being 3-9 or contending right now either.

It's about how you draft, not where you draft.

[The Marshall Plan]

Hopefully we are not dumb enough to win this game. We might be, but I hope not.

I just want to see Biscuit work on his development and if Shaheen gets 5 catches (I know, I know) I'll consider that a moral victory.

I've been waiting for the "oh well we're eliminated from the playoffs f*** it game". We might get that against the Bengals on the road. Then again we might not. The defense is filled with pros.

Bengals 20
Bears 14

If a win comes as a result of Trubisky playing a great game, vs a tough defense. That is a far bigger positive than the 2 slots in the draft that it will cost us.

One loss is the reason why we have Kyle Fuller instead of Aaron Donald. I'd be fine if we didn't win another game this year and instead focused on development.

Unless it's for a franchise changing QB. Draft positioning is the most over-hyped thing that fans obsess about in the entire NFL.

For every Aaron Donald teams miss out on. How many busts do they miss out on, then fall back to wind up with a better selection?

Also, I am quite pleased with Fuller, at the moment. Not to mention, Aaron Donald isn't the difference between us being 3-9 or contending right now either.

It's about how you draft, not where you draft.

I'll take the higher draft choice everyday of the week because I can always sell it if I want. I would also trade Fuller for Aaron Donald right now given the opportunity.

[G08]

The Hoge and Jahns podcast is outstanding again this week. (And not because I made the voicemail segment. ) The sophomoric humor at around the 23 minute mark provided my first Bears smile in some time.

They're a fun listen... my favorite is the clip of Josh Sitton "what do you mean 'meat smoker'?"

[Bears Whiskey Nut]

Emery had loved Fuller for an awful long time.

He would.

I did not think that Donald was going to be this good, but then again I'm not a paid employee of an NFL franchise living and breathing this stuff.

I remember when he was drafted, the big knock on him was his size. But there were A LOT of people on this board that were very high on Donald. Guess they were right.

[G08]

Emery had loved Fuller for an awful long time.

He would.

I did not think that Donald was going to be this good, but then again I'm not a paid employee of an NFL franchise living and breathing this stuff.

I remember when he was drafted, the big knock on him was his size. But there were A LOT of people on this board that were very high on Donald. Guess they were right.

Don't remind me:

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