Madmike90 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 @ Week 6: Bears @ Ravens - Sunday 15th of October 2017 - The Place... 4 Players to watch... http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-playerstowatch/4-players-to-watch-Bears-Ravens/23419b8b-af4b-47d1-bc96-49f8920be9da Offense: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky The rookie first-round draft pick makes his second NFL start looking to build off a solid debut performance in last Monday night's loss to the Vikings. Trubisky gave the offense a boost, extending plays with his athleticism and throwing with accuracy on the run. He helped forge a 17-17 tie with a 20-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Miller early in the fourth quarter. But Trubisky made a costly rookie mistake late in the game when he threw an interception that led to Minnesota's winning field goal. Asked about his objectives Sunday against the Ravens, Trubisky said: "Just continue to be clean with operation in and out of the huddle, be 100 percent on my checks at the line of scrimmage, always getting us in the right play. Have a better completion percentage and be more efficient on third down. Continue to be a leader and just win." "If I can continue to do those things—and winning's the most important thing—we'll continue to see growth. It's all about working every day and coming out here in practice and just raising the level of play of my teammates and going out and grinding every day." Defense: Outside linebacker Pernell McPhee McPhee returns to Baltimore, where he faces his former team for the first time since leaving the Ravens for the Bears via free agency in 2015. As a reserve behind Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil, McPhee wasn't going to receive a huge free-agent contract from the Ravens. But the seven-year veteran still wants to show his former team what they're missing. McPhee seems like he's fully recovered from the arthroscopic knee surgery that sidelined him for all of training camp and the preseason. He played a season-high 45 snaps last Monday night against the Vikings, recording one tackle and two quarterback hits. With fellow outside linebacker Willie Young placed on injured reserve this week with a triceps injury he sustained Sept. 28 against the Packers, McPhee will be counted on to help the Bears defense generate consistent pressure on Joe Flacco. The Ravens quarterback has completed 92 of 144 passes for 823 yards with four touchdowns, six interceptions and a 71.0 passer rating that would be the lowest in his 10-year NFL career. He's been sacked nine times in five games. Offense: Tight end Zach Miller In Trubisky's debut last Monday night, he threw 26 passes. More than a quarter of them were directed toward Miller, the rookie's favorite and most reliable target. Miller finished with just three catches, third on the team against the Vikings, but had the team's lone offensive touchdown. He has a knack for getting open and can work the middle of the field, giving Trubisky a reliable option in any situation. Miller also is valuable to the rookie as a blocker in max protection formations. Baltimore presents a tough test for Miller. The Ravens have a talented secondary, with safeties Tony Jefferson and Eric Weddle patrolling the middle of the field. However, tight ends have had some success against them. Just three weeks ago, Jacksonville tight end Marcedes Lewis had 62 receiving yards and three touchdowns against the Ravens. It may be a lot to expect Miller to post those kinds of numbers, but if he can provide a reliable target for Trubisky, that may be all the Chicago passing attack needs. Defense: Inside linebacker Danny Trevathan Baltimore's offense isn't going to stretch the field too much. The average length of Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco's passes this season is 6.45 yards, third fewest in the NFL among qualifying quarterbacks. The team's top two receivers are running back Javorius Allen and tight end Benjamin Watson, neither of whom average more than 10 yards per reception. All of that points out that the Chicago linebackers are going to play a big role in shutting down the Ravens offense. With lots of throws coming close to the line of scrimmage, the Bears can load the box and put pressure on Flacco, forcing him to make uncomfortable throws down the field. Inside linebacker Danny Trevathan will man the middle of the field for the Bears and be entrusted in slowing down the Baltimore attack. Trevathan missed the Week 5 game versus Minnesota because of a suspension, and the Vikings took advantage, running for 159 yards, the most by a Chicago opponent all season. Playing in the middle of the field, Trevathan will do what he can to shut down Baltimore on early downs and put the Ravens behind the sticks. By forcing a lot of 3rd-and-longs, which the Ravens have issues converting, the Bears defense has a chance to take control. Stat Leaders... Passing - Mike Glennon 833 Yards - 4TDs 5 INTs - Joe Flacco 823 Yards 4 TDs 6 INTs. Rushing - Jordan Howard 328 Yards 4 TDs - Alex Collins 261 yards. Receiving - Kendall Wright 200 yards 1 TD vs. Mike Wallace 209 yards 1 TD. Tackles - Danny Trevathan 29 tackles vs. CJ Mosley 44 tackles. Sacks - Akiem Hicks 4 sacks vs. Terell Suggs 4 sacks. INTs - What are those again? vs. Lardarius Webb / Eric Weddle / Brandon Carr 2 INTs. Injury Report... Bears Hroniss Grasu - C - Hand - LP - LP - LP - questionable Nick Kwiatkoski - ILB - Chest - LP - LP - LP - questionable Ravens Davis, Carl DT Thigh DNP DNP LP questionable Hill, Jaylen CB Thigh LP LP LP questionable Levine Sr., Anthony DB/LB Thigh LP LP LP questionable Maclin, Jeremy WR Shoulder LP LP LP questionable Perriman, Breshad WR Knee DNP FP FP questionable Skura, Matt G/C Knee DNP DNP DNP Out Smith, Jimmy CB Achilles DNP DNP LP questionable Suggs, Terrell OLB NIR - - DNP - West, Terrance RB Calf DNP DNP DNP Out Williams, Tim OLB Thigh LP DNP DNP doubtful Williams, Brandon DT Foot DNP DNP LP doubtful Williams, Maxx TE Ankle FP FP FP questionable Coaching Matchup... John Fox - Career record - 129-116 (.531) vs. John Harbaugh - Career Record - 88-61 (.591) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyCity Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Ravens 27 Bears 17 Fox falls to 10-28, 1-5 this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOGRIESE Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Yeah this has 1-5 all over it. Well on our way to another top 3 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSLCF04 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Call me crazy but I think Bears take this one. Be a close game but they finely finish a game strong on the last drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nads786 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I don't see how we don't have a chance in this game , Ravens are very beatable and they match up well with our defense. I think we its 17-13 Bears win by a scramble play by Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmike90 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Is it sad I just want to see us create a turnover on defence? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topwop1 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Baltimore is nothing special this year and they have just as many if not more injuries than Bears do. Should be a close one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyCity Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 12 hours ago, GOGRIESE said: Yeah this has 1-5 all over it. Well on our way to another top 3 pick. Remember when Pace said we would be back in that position again. Wont even make it 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsfancro Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Yeah, I see also a defeat... Team is unprepared and hopefully that means exit for Foxy and his crew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 This is going to be a very ugly boring game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCbear Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 This will be a low scoring grinder ..either team can win, Baltimore is home but we are HUNGRY I believe that Mitch will stand out and we get it done on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyCity Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Guys who I would like to see stop pissing down their legs Dion Sims Someone at WR The OL Penalties Adrian Amos when the ball is thrown right at him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugashane Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Very winnable game, if our WRs can catch the ball we likely win. 20-17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCbear Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Just noticed the injury report for Ravens ..good grief, I thought we were banged up. Jimmy Smith and WR/TE injuries are huge for us---lots of checkdowns and handoffs for struggling Flacco ...Trevathan's return will be AmpLIFIED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCbear Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Winable game + due for win = win today for good guys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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