One question will be on everyone's mind this Sunday night when the Los Angeles Rams take on the Chicago Bears. Can you still win with defense? The phrase "defense wins championships" has long been a saying your high school football coach barked at you, or your dad called out from the recliner in the living room. But this notion has been dispelled by today's NFL, a league … [Read more...] about What 2018 Bears vs Rams can teach about today’s NFL
2018 Chicago Bears lose wild one to New York Giants
The 2018 Chicago Bears fell to the New York Giants on Sunday in what can only be described as a bizarre game. There were trick plays, a backup quarterback, a defensive touchdown and even an onside kick. The Giants came out victorious in the end though, 30-27. Though it was a win against a first-place team, Giants running back Saquon Barkley described it as "Just a win." He … [Read more...] about 2018 Chicago Bears lose wild one to New York Giants
2018 Chicago Bears @ New York Giants Preview
The 2018 Chicago Bears, now 8-3 and still in first place in the NFC North, travel East to the Big Apple to face the New York Giants. The Giants’ struggles have been apparent this year, but, like any team, they pose their own set of unique challenges Rushing a weak Giants' offensive line The Giants’ offensive line remains a glaring weakness in their game, even after the … [Read more...] about 2018 Chicago Bears @ New York Giants Preview
Wildcats take care of business vs Illini, turn to Big Ten Championship
The Northwestern Wildcats, despite sitting key contributors for much of the second half, got a victory over in-state rival Illinois. The Cats now turn their attention to Indianapolis, where they will face Ohio State for the Big Ten Championship. Illinois came to Evanston with nothing more than pride on the line. Their 4-7 record entering Saturday night's game guaranteed … [Read more...] about Wildcats take care of business vs Illini, turn to Big Ten Championship
2018 Chicago Bears get out of Detroit with a Thanksgiving win
The Chicago Bears celebrated Thanksgiving with a 23-16 win over the Detroit Lions. It wasn't easy, and it certainly wasn't ideal, but the Bears won their fifth straight game for the first time since 2012 and went three-for-three in their stretch of divisional games. Tough circumstances The unfortunate timing of playing an early Thanksgiving game 80 hours after a Sunday … [Read more...] about 2018 Chicago Bears get out of Detroit with a Thanksgiving win