If Green Bay’s mission was to collect yellow flags, then Monday night was a smashing success. By any other standard, 17 penalties for 142 yards is a disaster that cost them a win against a division rival.
Packers Doomed By Penalties, Costly Fumble In 20-17 MNF Loss To Bears
Cutler finished 16-of-27 for 221 yards with a touchdown and an interception, while Rodgers ended 34-of-45 for 316 yards, also with a score and a pick. Rodgers also ran for a score, but the Packers (2-1), who were penalized 152 yards, suffered their first defeat.
Read Article >Bears Vs. Packers: Lance Briggs And Brian Urlacher Get A Fortuitous Fumble Out Of James Jones
For the second time in as many Monday night games, the football has stubbornly managed to stay in bounds on a crucial fumble. Last week, it was a Phillip Adams’ muffed punt that refused to go out of bounds and doomed the 49ers. Tonight, it was a James Jones fumble at midfield forced by Bears linebackers Lance Briggs and Brian Urlacher that just skirted the sideline long enough for Tim Jennings to make the recovery.
Read Article >VIDEO: Devin Hester’s Punt Return For A Go-Ahead Score
Ron Jaworski had mentioned numerous times during the Bears-Packers Monday night broadcast that it had been more than two years since Devin Hester had taken a punt return for a touchdown, so naturally the football gods were sufficiently baited into making it happen. While Hester barely missed a touchdown return earlier in the second half, only to be tackled by Packers punter Tim Masthay, the second time Hester simply hurdled him to reach the end zone.
Read Article >NFL Week 3, Packers Vs. Bears: Chicago’s Keys To The Game Include Stopping Clay Matthews
For Chicago, figuring out how to contain Matthews will be necessary, according to Windy City Gridiron.
Check out Windy City Gridiron to see what Bears fans are saying about MNF in Chicago.
Read Article >NFL Week 3, Packers Vs. Bears Prediction: Green Bay Fans Say They Win In Close, Low-Scoring Battle
SB Nation’s Acme Packing Company predicts a “close, low-scoring” game and gives the nod to the ‘Pack.
Check out Acme Packing Company to see what Packers fans are saying about MNF in Chicago.
Read Article >NFL Week 3, Packers Vs. Bears: Battle Of The Unbeatens On Monday Night Football
Both teams have started the year at 2-0, but only one of those marks is a surprise.
A less-than-stellar preseason showing, in which the Bears went 0-4 and struggled to find consistency on either side of the football, did not seem to indicate a team on the verge of a breakthrough.
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