Old dude, the NFL would clearly like us to watch the Packers and Bears on a short week, all in the name of money and television ratings. Is nothing sacred in this world?
Oh, there's plenty that is sacred. But we're talkin' Mammon.
The only Thursday where NFL games should be on is Thanksgiving because it is traditional. It makes too much sense for the powers that be in the league, who want you to feel the HYYYYYYYYPPPE! as two rivals clash, and to call your cable provider to upgrade a tier to get NFL Network.
That's the formula.
I have a formula, too. Watch me work!
Bear Down Chicago Da Bearz (+7) vs. Glorious Green Bay Packers. Both teams won overtime thrillers on Sunday, and both had to fight through adversity. The Bears are always a tough out for the Packers because of the nature of the rivalry. The major lesson of what happened on Sunday for this game was that the Bears are a team that can cause issues for a very good team, and that the Packers can win a close game at home. I think the keys to the Packers winning are to get more plays from Josh Jones on defense, and either Geronimo Allison or Trevor Davis on offense. The Bears will be a tough out as always, but I expect the Packers to make enough plays to win. Packers 28, Da Bearz 17.
All about the injuries in this game. As of this morning, it appears the Packers will be playing backups at tackle yet again on the offensive line, including a guy who was on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad a few days ago. This makes me nervous as hell; when Aaron Rodgers got hurt in 2013, it was at the hands of the Bears and in a similar circumstance. The Bears will try to pound the ball down the throat of the Packers, who spend a lot of time playing with five defensive backs. If the Packers can get the Bears blocked, they win. If not, this could be a bad game. Packers 24, Bears 21.
We will be back at our normal time to pick some more games. Enjoy the rest of your week, and enjoy the game tomorrow. Ben out!
1 comment:
i think the Bears pass rushers are gonna feast tonight.
that said, the pack is hard to beat in their own home so its not looking good for the bears anyway. if we could keep the ball on the ground, wear down the defense and keep erin off the feild, we may come away with the win.
if the pack gets a ten point lead, the bears are done.
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