Game 5: Bears@Jaguars - let the 2nd quarter begin!

[emperorjones]

Gametime: 4:05 PM ET, October 7, 2012
Stadium: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, FL
TV: FOX

Chicago Leaders
Passing: Cutler - 67-117, 917 yds, 5 tds
Rushing: Bush - 54 car, 180 yds, 3 tds
Receiving: Marshall - 23 rec, 352 yds, 2 tds

Jacksonville Leaders
Passing: Gabbert - 63-113, 654 yds, 5 tds
Rushing: Jones-Drew - 72 car, 352 yds, 1 td
Receiving: Shorts - 6 rec, 162 yds, 2 tds

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRFGIoyvWt8[/youtube]

Previews:
ESPN - http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/nflprevie ... =321007030
CNNSI - http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footba ... 0/07/4959/
NFL.COM - http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/201210070 ... ab=preview
CBSSoprts - http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracke ... 07_CHI@JAC
FOX News - http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/storcy/Bea ... w-61465634

What they're saying in Jacksonville:

Devin Hester is a pre-eminent return specialist for Bears

But Jaguars are wary; he doesn't have a return for a score this season


Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/sports/football ... z28RPSdjDT

Injury Report

Bears:
Julius Peppers - Probable - Ankle
Evan Rodriguez - Out - Knee
Earl Bennett - Questionable - Hand

Jaguars:
Daryl Smith - Out Groin
Laurent Robinson - Out - Concussion
George Selvie - Questionable - Knee

Last Time they Played:

Dec 7, 2008 Final Score: CHI 23, JAC 10

[patryk7754]

First real test against the run, but this defense will definitely dominate once again. Main thing is if the Bears can continue their offensive explosion from Monday.

[Susan]

This should be another blowout. I would be surprised if we didn't start this season 7-1.

[SportsWorld]

This should be another blowout. I would be surprised if we didn't start this season 7-1.

@ Jacksonville Win 4-1
Bye
VS Detroit (MNF) Win 5-1
Carolina Win 6-1
@ Tennessee Win 7-1

And then we get to
Houston SNF
@ San Francisco MNF
Minnesota
Seattle
@ Minnesota
Green Bay
@ Arizona
@ Detroit

I think @ San Francisco is a guaranteed loss. That's going to be the game where everyone freaks out about like they did after the Green Bay game. San Francisco is just the worst possible matchup for this team especially on the road.

Houston at home is a toss-up really. If this was @ Houston I'd say this is another guaranteed loss but it should be a good game.

Minnesota and Seattle at home should both be wins so that gives you 9 right there.

The last 4 games are tough though at 3 pretty tough places to play. So there's really 6 toss-up games the rest of the way which even if we go 2-4 in those games, if you add that to the 7 games we *should win* and the games we've already won, this is an 11-5 team and that is more than enough for at least a playoff spot.

Of course, that all assumes the Bears stay healthy and don't lose any key pieces like last year.

[Air Poohdini]

This should be another easy win, I hope the offense is able to figure out the little problems so they'll be able to succeed against the more formidable teams.

[patryk7754]

This game can be a huge confidence booster for the o-line. The Jags have an above average d-line and this will be a good time for the o-line to get consistent

[bjam12]

This has the makings of a let down game. Big win at Dallas, then a short week against a bad team, followed by the bye week. I don't think it will happen, but it wouldn't surprise me if it is closer than we expect.

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

This has the makings of a let down game. Big win at Dallas, then a short week against a bad team, followed by the bye week. I don't think it will happen, but it wouldn't surprise me if it is closer than we expect.

I heard an Offensive player earlier on the radio saying that the team won't fall into the same trap from earlier this season after the Offense put up a ton of points in week 1. He said that they are focused on the Jags.

[Mamba Mentality]

Expecting another big game from Brandon Marshall. Should be a blowout.

[emperorjones]

Going into the bye with a 4-1 record and 2 weeks to prepare for the Lions is about as good as anyone could have expected. Time to roll up some momentum against the jaguars. I'm hoping Shea & Wooten can get sacks along with Melton.

Good test for the 3rd ranked defense against the run.

[bjam12]

Expecting another big game from Brandon Marshall. Should be a blowout.

Brandon Marshall of the Bears or Brandon Marshall of the Jaguars? Just kidding.

I think Marshall will have another good game to. I like how they had him in the slot at times on Monday night. Expect to see that more so defenses can't just play cornerback and safety over the top.

[JDRochholz]

We got this. Forte goes off in this one. Book it. Oh yea, and that guy Marshall should do well......

[heir_jordan22]

Jaguars can't get any pressure on the QB and can't protect their own QB. Their don't have a deep receiving corp. Laurent Robinson is out, weakening it even further. And Daryl Smith, the leader of their team is out.

34-6 Bears Win

[bjam12]

35-13 Bears is my prediction.

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

Lets Go BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mamba Mentality]

I hope that isnt that Cutler that we see today.

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

Oh boy. Not a good start.

If we made 9 yards rushing on the first two plays, why are we going to shotgun on 3rd & 1?

[emperorjones]

Cutler forcing balls into Marshall is already getting old.

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

Good Defensive stand after the Cutler INT.

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

Good rebound by the Offense, even without a TD. Gould is good for the FG!!!!

I would like to see Tice & Cutler keep the ball on the ground. We are averaging 8 yards per rush.