Week 3 - Bears at Steelers

[emperorjones]

8:30 PM ET, September 22, 2013
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA


Chicago Leaders
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Passing: Cutler - 48-71, 534 yds, 5 tds
Rushing: Forte - 39 car, 138 yds, 1 td
Receiving: Marshall - 15 rec, 217 yds, 2 tds

Pittsburgh Leaders
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Passing: Roethlisb. - 41-70, 442 yds, 2 tds
Rushing: Jones - 10 car, 37 yds, 0 tds
Receiving: Sanders - 12 rec, 135 yds, 0 tds


Previews:
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4to0NQsY40[/youtube]

ESPN: http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/nflprevie ... =330922023
USA TODAY: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/game ... 13-e.4290/
FOX SPORTS: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Bear ... w-32286555
CNNSI: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footba ... ml#preview


Chicago Injuries

TE Martellus Bennett-------------->Shoulder
Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (shoulder) returned to full practice reps Thursday after being limited Wednesday. Bennett is expected to be fine to play Week 3 at Pittsburgh.

WR Brandon Marshall -------------->Back
Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall left practice Thursday with back tightness. Marshall was pulled as a precaution and the hope is he will be able to practice Friday as the team prepares for Week 3 at Pittsburgh.

CB Charles Tillman-------------->Knee

Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (knee) was expected to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday as a precaution. However, Tillman was not practicing during the portion open to the media Thursday.

Pittsburgh Injuries
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CB Cortez Allen-------------->Ankle
Tight end Heath Miller (knee) and running back Le'Veon Bell (foot), who earlier were ruled out for Monday night's game in Cincinnati, head the Steelers' list of inactives. Also sitting out are cornerbacks Cortez Allen (ankle) and Curtis Brown (illness), quarterback Landry Jones, kicker Shayne Graham and center/guard Cody Wallace.

RB Le'Veon Bell-------------->Foot
Steelers rookie running back Le'Veon Bell appears all but healed from his Lisfranc injury. He was a full participant in Thursday practice, according to the official team website.

CB Curtis Brown-------------->Illness
Tight end Heath Miller (knee) and running back Le'Veon Bell (foot), who earlier were ruled out for Monday night's game in Cincinnati, head the Steelers' list of inactives. Also sitting out are cornerbacks Cortez Allen (ankle) and Curtis Brown (illness), quarterback Landry Jones, kicker Shayne Graham and center/guard Cody Wallace.

LB Jarvis Jones-------------->Heel
Three Steelers defensive players are dealing with minor injuries, but should play Sunday against Chicago, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Linebacker Jarvis Jones (heal), end Brett Keisel (calf) and nose tackle Steve McLendon (hamstring) have all been slowed down early this week.

DE Brett Keisel-------------->Calf
Three Steelers defensive players are dealing with minor injuries, but should play Sunday against Chicago, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Linebacker Jarvis Jones (heal), end Brett Keisel (calf) and nose tackle Steve McLendon (hamstring) have all been slowed down early this week.

NT Steve McLendon-------------->Hamstring
Three Steelers defensive players are dealing with minor injuries, but should play Sunday against Chicago, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Linebacker Jarvis Jones (heal), end Brett Keisel (calf) and nose tackle Steve McLendon (hamstring) have all been slowed down early this week.

TE Heath Miller-------------->Knee
Steelers tight end Heath Miller (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, it's a possibility Miller makes his season debut Week 3 vs. Chicago.

[BullHeaded]

Steelers 0.... Ditka 99. DA Bearse!

Seriously though... that Steelers OL is looking terrible. Losing Pouncey was huge. On the other side of the ball, I can't help but think having a more athletic guard like Kyle Long is more of advantage against a 3-4 defense where he's less likely to have someone lined up on him and more likely to be needed to get to the second level to erase a linebacker. The only thing that worries me about this game is the level of desperation the Steelers may have. But we should win. Later in the year we play the Packers 3-4 twice. This is a good game to feel out that scheme for a new offense.

[RedBulls23]

I'm nevrvous and confident at the same time.
I'll say bears win 24 to 16.

[BR0D1E86]

I'm nevrvous and confident at the same time.
I'll say bears win 24 to 16.

If the Bears give up 16 points to this train wreck of an offense I won't be thrilled. Obviously I'd be happy with any win, but this is a team that should be manhandled if the Bears are for real.

[bearadonisdna]

I'm nevrvous and confident at the same time.
I'll say bears win 24 to 16.

If the Bears give up 16 points to this train wreck of an offense I won't be thrilled. Obviously I'd be happy with any win, but this is a team that should be manhandled if the Bears are for real.

Um im thinking another close one. There isnt anything about the defense, besides our corners, that says we could hold any nfl team under 16 points.

[bearadonisdna]

Is it a fair assessment to say this is the worst defensive front 7 we have had in the Peppers era. And im not trying to knock their swagger. For the love of god i hope they win but this is a legitimate concern pertaining to winning. Im not just gonna sugar coat it cuz then we wont know what we're talking about.

[bearadonisdna]

My friend (not me) who plays fantasy football says there was a do and dont column and the Bears D was a don't.

[fleet]

Heh

Julius? JULIUS?

Alright so what channel is this on? Should be on nationwide yes?

[fleet]

Blowouts that are supposed to happen seldom do. Especially on the road. Wont be surprised at a tight game in the 4th. Playmakers win it either way.

[bearadonisdna]

Blowouts that are supposed to happen seldom do. Especially on the road. Wont be surprised at a tight game in the 4th. Playmakers win it either way.

I think its practical to believe the Steelers will be playing tough at home. Their playoffs would start early if they start 0-3. Our defense scares me the most and if compounded with the O having an offgame then i think the steelers could steal one of course thats worst case scenario.

[bearadonisdna]

Could anyone imagine Ben Roethlisburger breaking contain vs our non existing rush and gashing us in the pass game. At least enough so the bears have to play behind for most of the game , like every week.
I really hope that doesnt happen.

Hopefully DJ Williams and co can get the job done.

[patryk7754]

The dline played pretty weel vs the vikings outside peppers

[bearadonisdna]

The dline played pretty weel vs the vikings outside peppers

The running stopping hasn't been that bad from the bears even tho they are ranked close to the bottom half in that category. Jarvis eliss was held to 1.8 per carry and we all agree they did admirably vs Peterson in run game.
It's in the pass game where many believe the Dline has not been showing up.

[RedBulls23]

I'm nevrvous and confident at the same time.
I'll say bears win 24 to 16.

If the Bears give up 16 points to this train wreck of an offense I won't be thrilled. Obviously I'd be happy with any win, but this is a team that should be manhandled if the Bears are for real.

That's true. My only reason is because anything can happen on a prime time game. Plus heath miller is back.

[chitownsports4ever]

Our offense just doesnt do well when we get to far away from Forte . When we get it to Matt early and often it opens things up and good things happen. We got the lead now lets run run run and get those rookie lineup some real work

[chitownsports4ever]

2 times in 3 games this team just flat out refuses to give the ball to Forte when he got them into position to score in the first place . Reward your running back !!!

[CBS7]

Forte's probably winded after that run, but I still wish they gave it to him at the goaline.

[chitownsports4ever]

Forte's probably winded after that run, but I still wish they gave it to him at the goaline.

5 carries and its still the first quarter ..he should get it on principle alone

[chitownsports4ever]

Bush gets it in for the score 17-0

[CBS7]

Can't complain about this start I guess.