Ryan Nanni [11:25 PM]:
Bears vs. Eagles, Sunday Night Football: Live coverage and analysis
Join retired NFL defensive end Stephen White, Mark Ennis, Celebrity Hot Tub and everyone else from SB Nation’s NFL team for live coverage of Sunday night’s showdown between the Bears and the Eagles.
One week til Romo, kids. Stretch those narratives.
Oh No Romo [11:20 PM]:
Close enough. RT @TomFornelli: The way everything has gone in the Bears favor today can only mean they’ll lose by 60 tonight.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) December 23, 2013
mduffster [11:15 PM]:
do the bears have linebackers?
Oh No Romo [11:14 PM]:
Charlie Gebow [11:14 PM]:
This is getting into “College team trying to impress pollsters” territory
Stephen White [11:14 PM]:
Bryce Brown was picking em up and putting em down. 50 burger
Oh No Romo [11:13 PM]:
This game…
Ryan Van Bibber [11:13 PM]:
oh my
Stephen White [11:09 PM]:
Not the start he hoped for I imagine
Oh No Romo [11:09 PM]:
McCown Town is closed for repairs
Charlie Gebow [11:09 PM]:
MCCOWN TOWN!
Ryan Nanni [11:07 PM]:
“Nah, I’m good.” – Josh McCown
Charlie Gebow [11:06 PM]:
Somewhere, Josh McDaniels cackles
Ryan Van Bibber [11:04 PM]:
McCown Town, next stop please
icorriher [11:04 PM]:
stop the fight please
Stephen White [11:03 PM]:
Boykin been waiting for that all game
Oh No Romo [11:03 PM]:
Mark down Jay Cutler Pick Six on your Bears Bingo Card
Oh No Romo [10:57 PM]:
@Clefo Good point
Charlie Gebow [10:55 PM]:
@Oh No Romo One would be a 3 and the other a 4 so it would have to be the Championship game, no?
Stephen White [10:54 PM]:
Fat lady is warming up
Oh No Romo [10:54 PM]:
@sgw94 Is there a scenario where if these two teams got in, they’d possibly face each other? Like the divisional round.
Stephen White [10:52 PM]:
Bears defense has to be sick of that read option.
Oh No Romo [10:52 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber Well, if the stats people say there is a chance…
Ryan Van Bibber [10:52 PM]:
@Oh No Romo no, i’m not. but the stats people are!
Oh No Romo [10:51 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber So you’re saying there’s a chance?
Ryan Van Bibber [10:49 PM]:
At end of Q3,
Eagles</a> lead <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears">ChicagoBears by 22. Eagles win prob: 99%, cover (-3.0) 99%. More at http://t.co/FtFF8qxRi4— ProFootballReference (@pfref) December 23, 2013
Mark Ennis [10:49 PM]:
hahaha poor Bears
Stephen White [10:49 PM]:
Fail
Stephen White [10:48 PM]:
@Run Home Jack lol
Ryan Nanni [10:47 PM]:
@sgw94 Copyright Mike Felder Enterprises
Stephen White [10:46 PM]:
WRs always get to push off more than any DB ever would get away with
Stephen White [10:45 PM]:
Seems too little too late but you never know
Stephen White [10:44 PM]:
Wheel route, if he caught it clean might be TD
Mark Ennis [10:44 PM]:
Man that was a gorgeous throw.
icorriher [10:43 PM]:
collinsworth, that is
Mark Ennis [10:42 PM]:
So, Bears fans…
Jesus, there’s still 18 more minutes of this game.
— Adam Jacobi (@Adam_Jacobi) December 23, 2013
icorriher [10:42 PM]:
Was really talking like he doesn’t know what “11” means on a defensive card? I mean, wow.
Stephen White [10:41 PM]:
Ouch
Stephen White [10:37 PM]:
Its called probable NCAA sanctions, guys
Ryan Nanni [10:35 PM]:
Nah, you got this, Cutler. YOU. GOT. THIS.
Stephen White [10:35 PM]:
Fuuuuuummmbbbllllleeee
Mark Ennis [10:34 PM]:
"We Want Dal-las!" chants inside the Linc. It's gonna be a fun week.
— Kevin Negandhi (@KNegandhiESPN) December 23, 2013
Stephen White [10:34 PM]:
Might be Khaseem Greene time for the rest of the game. Lance Briggs standing on the sidelines.
— Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) December 23, 2013
Oh No Romo [10:33 PM]:
#Bears sideline reporter @ZachZaidman reports equipment mgr putting defensive microphone in LB James Anderson helmet – Briggs done?
— Peggy Kusinski (@peggykusinski) December 23, 2013
Stephen White [10:31 PM]:
Helluva an effort by Kendricks
Stephen White [10:31 PM]:
How bad is the NFC North? I mean really
Ryan Nanni [10:31 PM]:
@Clefo Comparatively, it won’t be remembered as the worst part of his career.
Charlie Gebow [10:30 PM]:
I don’t think touting Monte Kiffin’s USC tenure is a GOOD thing, Chris
Stephen White [10:27 PM]:
That’s one of those “I have to see it on film” plays
Stephen White [10:27 PM]:
Peppers has no idea how he missed that tackle
Mark Ennis [10:27 PM]:
The Eagles failed to really block anyone and McCoy still goes in untouched.
Ryan Nanni [10:27 PM]:
| 3rd | 7:11 |
| PHILADELPHIA | ALL OF THE POINTS – 3 |
| CHICAGO | 3 |
Stephen White [10:26 PM]:
We have reached the demoralizing section of the evening, folks
Mark Ennis [10:25 PM]:
Just think how lopsided this would be if the Eagles didn’t run some gimmick offense.
Stephen White [10:23 PM]:
That kick was…interesting
Stephen White [10:22 PM]:
Guess I was wrong. Bears have been totally dominated from start till now
Ryan Nanni [10:21 PM]:
Oh No Romo [10:20 PM]:
@Mark Ennis Maybe during the John Shoop years.
Mark Ennis [10:20 PM]:
You could see Chip Kelly joking with the refs about whether or not he could challenge that
Stephen White [10:20 PM]:
I say call stands but it was damn close
Stephen White [10:19 PM]:
Man thats close
Mark Ennis [10:18 PM]:
Have to think 8 attempts for 3 yards was not Chicago’s gameplan coming in.
Mark Ennis [10:15 PM]:
I can’t believe Peppers is still that much of a freak athlete.
Ryan Nanni [10:13 PM]:
Refs hate it when you step on their lines.
Charlie Gebow [10:12 PM]:
So I guess it’s too hard to go “Oh, hey, we’re gonna review it anyway, but by golly we like your initiative!”
Stephen White [10:12 PM]:
Sucks for the Bears
Ryan Nanni [10:12 PM]:
Seattle REALLY coulda used this level of HD review film, by the way.
Ryan Van Bibber [10:11 PM]:
that’s only the second fumble of the season for McCoy … if it stands
Ryan Nanni [10:10 PM]:
This rule is so eye-rollworthy.
Stephen White [10:08 PM]:
Turnovers might be the only way the Bears get back in it
Oh No Romo [10:08 PM]:
Maybe?
Oh No Romo [10:08 PM]:
McCoy fumble
Stephen White [10:06 PM]:
Eagles making it look so easy
Charlie Gebow [10:06 PM]:
@Mark Ennis True, but mostly from embarrassment from my inability to catch the kick
Oh No Romo [10:06 PM]:
@Run Home Jack “Why is he taking a knee at the 2-yard line?”
Ryan Nanni [10:05 PM]:
@Mark Ennis Like, “why did he go out at the 7?” quick.
Oh No Romo [10:05 PM]:
@Mark Ennis I’d die trying to catch the kickoff.
Ryan Nanni [10:05 PM]:
@Mark Ennis False. I’d get out of bounds quick, though.
Mark Ennis [10:04 PM]:
True or false: You would die if you tried to return an NFL kickoff?
Ryan Van Bibber [10:04 PM]:
Steve Smith asked what he was doing during Panthers final drive Sunday. "I was icing up." http://t.co/nFZEIwg4QW
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 23, 2013
Charlie Gebow [10:03 PM]:
@Run Home Jack Well, it is a copycat league
Ryan Nanni [10:02 PM]:
@Clefo He actually stole that from Chip Kelly, so. http://sports.yahoo.com/video/philadelphia-eagles-head-coach-chip-183310835.html
Oh No Romo [10:02 PM]:
Hey, more late afternoon games!
Week 17 sked changes: Eagles-Cowboys flexed to 8:30 on
SNFonNBC</a>. Bills-Pats to 4:25, Bucs-Saints to 4:25. Pack-Bears to 4:25 IF CHI loses</p>— Ian Rapoport (RapSheet) December 23, 2013
Mark Ennis [10:01 PM]:
@Clefo GET YOUR CALVINIST ASS OUT OF HERE
Charlie Gebow [10:01 PM]:
Was it part of Costas’ destiny to make that snarky comment about destiny? DID I JUST BLOW YOUR MIND?
Oh No Romo [9:55 PM]:
Erasing the Lions logo that won't be needed until next season after Detroit dropped out of playoff picture pic.twitter.com/e5yv0jJ43U
— Larry Lage (@LarryLage) December 23, 2013
Ryan Nanni [9:54 PM]:
Important halftime breakdown:
Stephen White [9:50 PM]:
Much*
Stephen White [9:50 PM]:
Didnt think the Eagles would get this must pressure but they are bringing it!
Ryan Van Bibber [9:49 PM]:
solid hustle from Cutler on that
Ryan Van Bibber [9:49 PM]:
@Mark Ennis gotta feel for Prisco a little, he’s still confused if he should bitch about the Eagles b/c Chip Kelly is a “spread” coach or like them b/c Foles isn’t an “option” QB
Oh No Romo [9:46 PM]:
@Run Home Jack In Chicago, they say Do-Vawwwl! (Probably)
Ryan Van Bibber [9:45 PM]:
@Oh No Romo give ’em Mel
Stephen White [9:43 PM]:
Whyyyyy didnt they use the former punt returner for that, Weems?
Ryan Nanni [9:43 PM]:
@Oh No Romo DUUUUUUUVAL
Mark Ennis [9:43 PM]:
Was digging and found this gem:
Biggest problems with Eagles offense, aside from the turnovers, not having Maclin. The other guys don't win against man, except Jackson
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) September 20, 2013
Oh No Romo [9:42 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber Mel Tucker
Ryan Van Bibber [9:42 PM]:
who is Chicago’s defensive coordinator now?
Ryan Nanni [9:42 PM]:
| 2nd | 1:07 |
| EAGLES | 24 |
| WELL IMAGINE REX GROSSMAN IN THIS OFFENSE | 0 |
Stephen White [9:41 PM]:
Still, 24-0 is 24-0 #CaptainObvious
Stephen White [9:40 PM]:
Seems like the Eagles O has cooled off a bit or is it just me?
Stephen White [9:39 PM]:
Its so apparent who the holdovers are from Lovie’s/Marinelli’s defense. They do almost everything right every play. Alignment, assignment, discipline on run lanes
Oh No Romo [9:39 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber Least it won’t be Bears-Packers
Ryan Van Bibber [9:38 PM]:
Cowboys-Eagles will be flexed to prime time next Sunday night, per NFL official.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 23, 2013
Ryan Van Bibber [9:38 PM]:
oh man … got a big surprise for everyone. Are you ready?
Oh No Romo [9:37 PM]:
Bears need to put McCown in second half !!! This Cutler is a clown!
— Jeremy Roenick (@Jeremy_Roenick) December 23, 2013
Stephen White [9:33 PM]:
Briggs gotta be wondering if it was worth it at this point
Ryan Nanni [9:32 PM]:
But that was against the Browns, which, well, the Browns.
Ryan Nanni [9:31 PM]:
The only good thing I can say is that the Bears struggled early last week and came back to win.
Stephen White [9:30 PM]:
Not – lot of plays in the playbook for 3rd n 28
Stephen White [9:28 PM]:
Or get sacked, whichever
Stephen White [9:27 PM]:
After these short catches by Bennett look for the Bears to take a shot behind him soon if Eagles jump
Ryan Nanni [9:27 PM]:
@sgw94 You just made me remember Marty Booker. That was weird.
Stephen White [9:25 PM]:
Marty B with the conversion on a quick out
Stephen White [9:24 PM]:
Gotta want to see more of that if you’re a Bears fan. Jeffery wont fall down every time
Stephen White [9:21 PM]:
Nice play by Williams on the ball
Charlie Gebow [9:20 PM]:
Odds that Cutler is the Browns starting QB next season?
Stephen White [9:20 PM]:
Take. A. Shot.
Stephen White [9:17 PM]:
Good stop for the Bears
Ryan Nanni [9:17 PM]:
I can’t wait for the Courting of Jay Cutler. It’ll be like a Bronte novel, but with sacks.
Stephen White [9:16 PM]:
They needed that sack big time
Stephen White [9:15 PM]:
Sent 5, no pressure
Stephen White [9:14 PM]:
Theyre blitzing but not getting much pressure out of it
Ryan Van Bibber [9:13 PM]:
it seems like everyone on the Bears defense turned 50 in August
Stephen White [9:12 PM]:
Cutler is doing himself no favors. I wonder if ultimately he wouldnt have been better off sitting out the rest of the season
Stephen White [9:12 PM]:
Nope, just double coverage
Stephen White [9:12 PM]:
That looked like triple coverage
Ryan Nanni [9:11 PM]:
(adds log to PUT IN MCCOWN fire)
Ryan Van Bibber [9:10 PM]:
taking Quick over Alshon too
Ryan Van Bibber [9:10 PM]:
the Rams spent May-August talking about Brian Quick as the next Vincent Jackson
Stephen White [9:09 PM]:
The Jets really chose Stephen Hill over Alshon. Still hard to believe
Oh No Romo [9:04 PM]:
Maybe I’ll play GTA V or something.
Ryan Nanni [9:04 PM]:
| 1st | 1:27 |
| PHILADELPHIA | 21 |
| WHENEVER YOU’RE READY GUYS | 0 |
Stephen White [9:04 PM]:
Soooooo 21-0 with over a minute left in the 1st…quarter. Wow
BeaverJohn [9:03 PM]:
LTC Frank Slade (Ret.) is feeling ten years younger in Philadelphia.
Stephen White [9:03 PM]:
Easy money
Stephen White [9:01 PM]:
Collingsworth diagnosing concussions from the booth now?
Stephen White [8:59 PM]:
How do you defend that cut!
Ryan Nanni [8:58 PM]:
GO FOR IT YOU CRAZED MADMAN
Stephen White [8:57 PM]:
McCoy is just unfair.
Ryan Van Bibber [8:57 PM]:
One Seattle politician does not like Arizona
There are better ways to express your frustration with a loss than saying something stupid on Twitter.
Stephen White [8:56 PM]:
Seems an odd time for Wildcat when they could bury them on this drive
Stephen White [8:53 PM]:
Gotta say, at this point if Im the Bears I might start just throwing it up to your big WRs for chunk plays. Time to trash the original gameplan imo
Stephen White [8:52 PM]:
RB seven yards deep usually means run and the Bears do for four yards with Forte
Ryan Nanni [8:47 PM]:
| 1st | 7:44 |
| CHIP KELLY’S GIMMICKS WON’T WORK IN MANSYLVANIA | 14 |
| CHICAGO | 0 |
Mark Ennis [8:46 PM]:
Can’t imagine Cutler loves the idea of playing a whole game with the opponent knowing they’ve got to throw the ball.
Stephen White [8:46 PM]:
Shady scores and man the Bears had better answer soon or this will be over by halftime.
Ryan Nanni [8:45 PM]:
@sgw94 Carlos Boozer can’t defend ballhandlers on the perimeter. Wait, what?
Stephen White [8:43 PM]:
Hey maybe, MAYBE the Bears should try to force Foles left. Maybe
Stephen White [8:43 PM]:
And there it is
Stephen White [8:42 PM]:
Man the Bears’ defense can’t even regroup. Look for the Eagles to take a shot here
Stephen White [8:42 PM]:
Welp
Ryan Nanni [8:41 PM]:
| 1st | 9:54 |
| THAT TEAM THAT WILL BEAT THE COWBOYS NEXT WEEK | 7 |
| THAT TEAM THAT WILL BEAT THE PACKERS NEXT WEEK | 0 |
Charlie Gebow [8:40 PM]:
That’s the sort of play that only the tutelage of Mike Stoops could have made happen
Stephen White [8:39 PM]:
Foles’ athleticism is way underrated. Nice pass for the TD with 99 breathing down his neck as he rolled to his right
Stephen White [8:38 PM]:
Big 3rd and goal coming. No telling what Kelly goes with here.
Stephen White [8:37 PM]:
Right tackle appeared to move early
Mark Ennis [8:36 PM]:
Penalty will erase the play here but, notice the Eagles are once again lined up unbalanced into the boundary.
Mark Ennis [8:35 PM]:
Tell us more about the exciting centers in the NFL, Chris…
Stephen White [8:35 PM]:
Nice hit by peppers on Foles
Stephen White [8:35 PM]:
I also don’t trust the Bears defense these days. I do like Ratliff at nose tho
Stephen White [8:34 PM]:
Thats called outthinking yourself
Ryan Nanni [8:33 PM]:
(lights PUT IN MCCOWN fire)
Stephen White [8:33 PM]:
Did they really put Forte on Trent Cole one on one? WTF?!
Charlie Gebow [8:33 PM]:
Jay Cutler falling down is just… satisfying
Stephen White [8:33 PM]:
Cutty showing the sloooooow juke move outside lol
Mark Ennis [8:32 PM]:
“THE Louisiana Tech University”. As in, no no, not the one coached by Skip Holtz.
Stephen White [8:31 PM]:
I still dont trust the Eagles defense
Mark Ennis [8:30 PM]:
Pretty excited to watch this game and cuss as I think about how the Bucs almost had Chip Kelly :( :(
Ryan Nanni [8:30 PM]:
Marc Trestman and Chip Kelly might be the nerdiest matchup possible.
Stephen White [8:28 PM]:
Ryan Van Bibber [8:28 PM]:
@Run Home Jack the Bucs and the Rams played the most exciting meaningless football game of the year
Ryan Nanni [8:26 PM]:
@Ryan Van Bibber Are the Bucs still alive
Ryan Van Bibber [8:25 PM]:
Cardinals, Chargers alive in playoff race
The Arizona Cardinals knocked off the Seahawks in Seattle to stay alive in the playoff race. In the AFC, a Chargers win combined with losses by the Dolphins and Ravens keeps means the final playoff spot won’t be decided until next week.
Ryan Van Bibber [8:25 PM]:
and for anyone trying to make sense of it … http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/12/22/5231710/nfl-playoff-picture-2013-afc-nfc-standings
Ryan Nanni [8:25 PM]:
Oh, hello there. Didn’t see you, as I was busy writing my RUSSELL WILSON, HISTORY’S GREATEST FRAUD column.
Ryan Van Bibber [8:23 PM]:
what a day!
Stephen White [8:21 PM]:
Good Football Evening folk!
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