Will the Bears beat the Patriots today?
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I don't know why anyone should have to appologize for a 9-1 football team, but it appears that we do. It seems that many fans feel that the Bears are "lucky" to be at 9-1 and the Patriots are "better" than their record of 7-3. \n\nI feel its the reverse. This Bears team is a young team and unacustomed to the glare of their sudden celebrity success. I think they are VERY good and are actually "unlucky" NOT to be at 10-0. The Pats with Brady and Belichick are on the other hand, as usual playing ABOVE their overall talent level. That means that with a "regular" QB and a "regular" coach, this would be a 5-5 team at best.\n\nMany feel that as the Bears don't actually "need" this game, its almost a "gimme" for the Pats. I think the Bears need EVERY game to keep the momentum rolling right to the bitter end and they will be silly boys indeed to have any letdowns along the way. This is a game that will test everybody but especially Lovie Smith. Can he actually go toe to toe with the biggest in the business, Belichick? (Cuz if he CAN'T, it will not be a happy ending for a season where he is going to have to face more Big Boys like Holmgren, Parcells or Fox, then Billick, Dungy or Shanahan.....)\n\nMy gut says the Bears are ready to step it up a notch while the Pats are already "up a notch" and have nothing left for the "turbos."\n\nDa Bears.........
970964
New England and Chicago\n\nNew England (8-3): New England has the experience that can lead them to the "Big Dance." Brady is one of the most dangerous weapons of the league. No one ever thought he would be this good when drafted in 2001. Maroney and Dillon provide a beautiful 1-2 punch in the backfield. Defensively #2 in the league. The have great speed in Seymour. Power in the MLB spots (Bruschi and Verabal), outstanding hand and vision in the CB spots (Hobbs and Samuel). Their biggest weakness on D is both starting safeties are injured (Harrison and Wilson). Ben Watson and Daniel Graham can both run routes and catch the ball for good yardage. WR I'm not touching that aspect of the Pats game.\n\nChicago (9-2): #1 Defense in the league. Defense wins championships. The only thing that will stop Chicago is Grossman. If he can get his act together, the Bears will be unstoppable. Chicago has no flaws in the their defense. Offensively they have two capable RBs in Benson and Jones. On the outside they have the speedy and agile Muhammad. Berrian is quick and he can catch the ball in needed situations.\n\n\n\nFianl score: NE 24, CHI 17.
788417
they did pretty good versus a banged and beated up Giants team. Congratulation on the Bears win but it is not the playoffs yet...time will only tell.....
797163
Start Berrian \nBerrian has a great matchup against a bad Minnesota Defense which is ranked 31st against the pass, giving up 242.5 yards per game. Also, the Minnesota Run Defense only allows an average of 56.6 yards per game, which will force the Bears to pass the ball more offensively.
755104
The Jets will beat them this weekend.\nb
881959
The fins smacked the Bears around pretty good last week IN Chicago. They are still riding high and will fall HARD.  This week the Fins will treat their fans to a home beatdown loss. \n\nI'm bettin' the house on that ...
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GO GIANTS!\n\nWith that said, I think it may be a hard game on the G-men. Somehow it always seems that halfway through the season, just when things are looking good, their defense craps out. \n\nI'm also worried about the fact that the Bears lost last week. Not only did they lose, but they lost to Miami. MIAMI. That's a humiliating loss. I'm sure that they're going to really want this win on Sunday. \n\nStill...I have faith in my G-men. If Eli can keep it cool, Plax (if he's playing) can hold onto the balls, Tiki and Brandon can run the ball, and our defense try to hold off the Bears, I think we'll be okay :) Here's hoping!
851973
Twice on the same field even. Well the so called experts have said all year this 3 game trip to the east coast  will be the "real test" for the Bears.So far we won the first 2 but now there saying the "real test" will be in New England next Sunday.Media likes changing their "tests" quite often I've noticed. The only test they will have is when the play offs begin.\n\nAs far as the deranged Steeler fan above me, he must not realize his team won't even be in the play offs this year.Poor guy..
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unfortunately yes, yes they will be capable of taking out the bears in the playoffs. They have a good chance of becoming the team to lose to the team who wins the AFC championship in the superbowl, but I can't say for sure because there are a lot of ??? surrounding Romo's ability to deal with certain defenses
845716
They should have a strong showing in the playoffs, but right now my Bears are still the class of the NFC! Be patient though. With Drew Brees and Reggie Bush there are good things to come from the Saints! Just not this year!
809219
i love the bears i dffinetly think they will win no doubt about it are u a bears fan and do u think they will win also the bears are on a roll
700801
I think you should start caldwell... he will have a good game today. Patroits play Green Bay, way overrated, patriots will smoke greenbay and get the ball to caldwell. Coles plays againts the Bears #1 defense ,dont start him.
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New England Patriots.  They will beat the Bears in the Superbowl
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I will vote yes - The Bears have a legitimate shot at the Superbowl in the next 3 years assuming Rex Grossman can stay healthy and continue to improve. They have an excellent defense in place, They have two top RB's available (with different styles that complement each other) in Benson and Jones. Muhammed gives them a legitimate # 1 target with a couple of young options on the team for the other WR spot (I hear they are also targeting Randel El as their #1 priority in the offseason as a FA). They play in the weaker NFC, which should give them an easier shot at getting to the big game than the powerhouses in the AFC that have to beat up on each other first. \n\nFinally, the NFC rep in the superbowl this year the Seahawks may find themselves weaken considerably next year if Alexander walks away as a FA.
828859
Baseball shall divide Chicago. The Bears shall unite Chicago. Heck Ya!! Don't worry what people think girl. Wear and show that orange and blue with pride. Da Bears are playing Miami this weekend and WILL play their final game in Miami this year.
758052
Can't give up on the da bears.  If da bears can get pressure on Brady he will make mistakes.  He isn't God he can make mistakes
737367
BEARS ARE EXPOSED for the FRAUD they are. Look...they play in the softest division in football filled with Lions, Vikings & Packer crackers. TODAY the Bears got a feel for the real NFL, they are in reality a 8-8 team..SORRY CHICAGO your team won't make it through the first round of the playoffs