Sunday Morning Bloody Mary: Packers at Bears - NFC Championship
by Brandon on Jan 23, 2011 11:00 AM CST
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PrintThis injury update extends to the conditions at Soldier Field. The NFL says that the field is "in good shape." Even if it's not that good, the Packers have played late season games at Soldier Field in recent years, and the field conditions should not be a surprise to them. Also, while it's going to be cold, it shouldn't be sub-zero and there's only a chance of snow flurries.
Nearly every team (except the Colts) have been healthier this season then the Packers. This week there are twelve Packers on the injury report. The complete list is at Packers.com:
OUT: LB Frank Zombo. QUESTIONABLE: OL Jason Spitz. PROBABLE: LB Diyral Briggs, LT Chad Clifton, LB A.J. Hawk, DE Cullen Jenkins, FB John Kuhn, CB Pat Lee, LB Clay Matthews, DE Ryan Pickett, LB Erik Walden, CB Charles Woodson.
Zombo is out again (he hasn't played since December 12th against the Lions) but Walden's played very well in his absence. Depth at linebacker remains a concern, but it hasn't been a problem in recent weeks. Spitz rarely plays anyway. And all the players listed as probable will play.
Unlike the Packers, the Bears (just as the Falcons were the week before) have been one of the healthiest teams in the NFL. Only two players are listed on their injury report, and only one might not play. But just as the Falcons loss of nickel CB Brian Williams was a critical one, the absence of S Chris Harris might be similar. He's vowed to play on Sunday, but that might not be realistic. Rookie S Major Wright could become a target.
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All these injuries have just been building up Karma.
"Center Andrew Bogut was asked how the Bucks are fitting in their many new players so far. Chris Douglas-Roberts -- one of those new guys, not happy with his role -- chuckled in the next stall."
I don't see how the Bucks current injury situation would translate into the Bulls losing the division
wait, wrong site!
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
The Bucks do have tremendous depth though,
and it’s not like Jennings was playing all that well anyway. Boykins is a mini-stud.
Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!
And go Shawn Watson and Barney Cotton! Seriously, leave Lincoln. Now.
It seems like he's been rolling ever since he diced up L.A. in the Staples Center.
Not the Clips, but the Lakers.
"Are you joking? Star Trek V is the standard against which all badness is measured!" Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 12:55 PM CST up reply actions
I love seeing Bucks highlights.
It cracks me up to see Earl out there running between people’s legs.
Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!
And go Shawn Watson and Barney Cotton! Seriously, leave Lincoln. Now.
Speaking of basketball
explain scoring 74 points against the Pistons in 4 quarters. Explain losing to the Pistons. WTF Phoenix?
"Are you joking? Star Trek V is the standard against which all badness is measured!" Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 1:02 PM CST up reply actions
Correct
wait, wrong site!
The glass is way more than half-full!
I'd rather be correct, than politically correct.
I'd rather be right.
The Bears still suck!
gooden for 5 years
lol
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Drunk already?
And they call us alcoholics…
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Game
hopefully all this hype about history and rivalry will cause this game to be played like its a classic.
No major injuries for either team, good hitting, clean football
Go Bears
I respect your OPINION but i also value the FACTS, To save time, lets just ASSume IM NEVER WRONG
by Tommy Ohyeah Mcduffie on Jan 23, 2011 12:11 PM CST reply actions
Well guys
I thank you for having me this season and sadly, Church services I attend run right through this game so I have it Tivoed but can’t hang out here with you. Nevertheless, since I like the Pack sans Brett Favre, and since I despise Jay Cutler as a Broncos fan, just do what you do so well. I hope to be at the Acme Packing Company for Super Bowl Sunday, let’s do this! GO PACK! Win for this fellow! 
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jan 23, 2011 12:37 PM CST reply actions
GO!
"Are you joking? Star Trek V is the standard against which all badness is measured!" Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 12:40 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
PACK!
"Are you joking? Star Trek V is the standard against which all badness is measured!" Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
GO!
"Are you joking? Star Trek V is the standard against which all badness is measured!" Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Hello Packer Fans!
I’m a Phin fan and I need some help. I’m in a fantasy playoff league, and I was wondering on who to start at RB for you guys. Just wondering if you could help. Good luck today, Packers are my Super Bowl pick.
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James Starks will likely get the most carries, but John Kuhn could get more chances to score. Heck, even B_jax may take one of those screens to pay dirt.
Like it has been all year long, the GB fantasy backfield is a crapshoot.
Go Suns, Packers, Jays, and Huskers!
And go Shawn Watson and Barney Cotton! Seriously, leave Lincoln. Now.
Crapshoot like Omaha said, but definitely Starks as he’ll probably get the majority of the carries.
Fire Slocum
by packallday555 on Jan 23, 2011 1:01 PM CST up reply actions
Even if Harris does play, he should be a target. He already is somewhat suspect in coverage, and dealing with a hip pointer probably will only hurt him more.
Fire Slocum
Devin Harris does not play for the Bears.
Wait, wrong site AGAIN!
"Are you joking? Star Trek V is the standard against which all badness is measured!" Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 1:03 PM CST up reply actions
Elsewhere in the Chicagoland area
The Badgers are putting a beatdown of epic proportions on Northwestern.
I CAN HAS OMEN PLZ?
In other news, Josh Gasser gets the first triple-double in Wisconsin history…
"Are you joking? Star Trek V is the standard against which all badness is measured!" Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 1:07 PM CST up reply actions
Northwestern needed this game so badly
that they gave up a triple double, along with 17 second half points to Jon Leuer, after holding Leuer to 2 points in the first half…
"Are you joking? Star Trek V is the standard against which all badness is measured!" Raj Koothrappali from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 23, 2011 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
Again offense can help the defense out this game...
SCORE EARLY, SCORE OFTEN!
Take away the notion that the Bears will want to run the ball down early. Packers will be able to sit back and pick off Cutler all day. Listening to the Chicago radio personalities, no one is looking at our defense as even remotely good. I say we focus on stopping the run and let Cutler try to beat us.
by Bush League All Star on Jan 23, 2011 1:06 PM CST reply actions
GO PACKERS
I’m as nervous as a roach in a crack house shoot- out over this game.
Peter Bourjos is faster than anyone on your team.
Musta stumbled onto a roundball site by mistake, so...
I’m outta here! :)
The glass is way more than half-full!
I'd rather be correct, than politically correct.
I'd rather be right.
The Bears still suck!
Just reading some stuff about it now...
The DL from UNC seemed to be a player. Projected anywhere from early 1st to somewhere in the 2nd.
by Bush League All Star on Jan 23, 2011 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
Good luck guys
Beat the Bears then beat whichever craptastic team wins in the AFC.
Offseason Motto: Burn the damn black pants.
Canal Street Chronicles-you know you want to
For crying out loud...
… isn’t it 2PM yet?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jan 23, 2011 1:31 PM CST reply actions
I hope so.
After listening to Chicago radio, basically, say that Green Bay has no defense and that the Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t be a good QB anywhere else. I hope this game proves them wrong.
by Bush League All Star on Jan 23, 2011 1:32 PM CST up reply actions
That's been the media narrative over the last few days,
and one that Tom Jackson repeated on ESPN Radio this morning. It’s almost like they’re ignoring the stats, and the stats say that Dom Capers and the Packer defense own Jay Cutler.
In nine postseason games, Julius Peppers has two sacks.
Something else you haven’t heard on ESPN this week.
Clay has 3 in this playoffs...
he will be facing a rookie RT. When all I heard is about Peppers omg he is facing Bulaga!!!1 But remember Clay is only a sack specialist…
by Bush League All Star on Jan 23, 2011 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
No one has the history of the Chicago Bears....
except the Packers, whose history is better.
Keys to the game!
1. SCORE EARLY, SCORE OFTEN.
2. Force Jay Cutler to turn it over.
3. Stop the run and screen game.
4. Nullify the Bears special teams.
by Bush League All Star on Jan 23, 2011 1:38 PM CST reply actions
I think the Packers will get to Cutler...that should help.
The defense needs to put them in 3rd and longs which will have Cutler throw.
by Bush League All Star on Jan 23, 2011 1:40 PM CST up reply actions
The Packers need to get the Cutler like the Giants did...
that game was brutal. Hopefully that happens again.
by Bush League All Star on Jan 23, 2011 1:41 PM CST up reply actions
Gentlemen, this is amazing!
Once in a generation encounter! Unbelievable!
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