Sunday, September 13, 2009

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Preview

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will meet for the 178th time tonight on Sunday Night Football. The Bears lead the overall series lead 91-80-6. Lovie Smith has enjoyed a 7-3 record against the hated rivals since his 2004 hiring. The Packers embarrassed the Bears last season in a 37-3 drubbing, but beat the Pack 20-17 in OT in the 2nd match-up.

Should we expect this to be a shoot out? Probably, with Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler at their respective helms guiding the offenses. It should be an exciting offensive showcase. However, that not what Don Capers Packers want with their new look 3-4 defensive scheme that was installed this past off-season.

QB COMPARISON
RODGERS VS. CUTLER
ADVANTAGE: DRAW

RB COMPARISON
GRANT VS. FORTE
ADVANTAGE: BEARS

WR/TE COMPARISON
ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

OFFENSIVE LINE COMPARISON
ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

DEFENSE COMPARISON
ADVANTAGE: DRAW

SPECIAL TEAMS COMPARISON
ADVANTAGE: BEARS

Big game tonight for both teams. The NFC North is wide open between the Packers, Bears, and Vikings. Packers win by 3, after Ryan Grant has himself a productive day with over 100 rushing yards and 2 TDs.

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