The Arizona Cardinals have scored just six points while losing their first two games of the season and face a defense on Sunday that could prove more of a challenge. The Chicago Bears (1-1), led by outside linebacker Khalil Mack, head to the desert to face the Cardinals (0-2). Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford and the offense will be tasked with figuring out a way to muster some yards.
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Cardinals will try to beat the rush against Bears
Thursday, September 20th, 2018Pete Carroll cites his “impatience” as why Seahawks have gotten away from running game
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
The Seahawks spent most of the season expressing their desire to jump start their rushing attack only for it to seem like an afterthought in their first two games against the Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears. Seattle gave the ball to running backs on just 14 of 55 offensive plays against the Broncos and on just 19 of 64 plays against the Bears. Chris Carson is averaging 5.8 yards per carry but has received just 13 carries through two games for the Seahawks.
‘No question’ Fitzgerald faces Bears, says Cardinals’ Wilks
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
Arizona Cardinals head coach Steven Wilks is adamant star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be fit to play against the Chicago Bears. Fitzgerald has been struggling with a hamstring issue after leaving last week's 34-0 rout to the Los Angeles Rams early. The Cardinals' offense may be the worst in the NFL this season, but they will at least have future Hall of Famer Fitzgerald on Sunday.
Khalil Mack, Bears defense look to turn sacks into turnovers
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
In just a few weeks, linebacker Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears defense feel they've established an identity. The Bears hope to build momentum Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after they beat Seattle 24-17 Monday night. ''Consistency is what you want, especially from a defense on the road,'' Mack said.
Aaron Rodgers concerned about knee getting worse as season progresses
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
Gimpy knee or not, even Aaron Rodgers is not immune from the NFL edict that players play through injury. The outlook on Aaron Rodgers’ knee injury is considerably more positive than in the immediate aftermath of his being carted off the field against the Chicago Bears in Week 1. Rodgers talked about his sprained left knee with reporters on Wednesday and admitted that he’s worried that the injury could linger.
Injury report: Bears remarkably healthy after two weeks of 2018 season
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
The injury bug that infested Halas Hall over the last few years seems to have left with John Fox. The Bears are entering the third week of the 2018 regular season, and their injury report continues to be light. No significant contributors other than Adam Shaheen have been sidelined so far, and as they prepare for the Arizona Cardinals, they're almost full-go at practice.
ESPN admits its mistake in not showing Brian Urlacher’s halftime ceremony
Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
At halftime of Monday Night Football, the Chicago Bears honored Brian Urlacher by presenting him with his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring. As teams so often do, the Bears chose halftime of a nationally televised game to honor their new Hall of Famer, because those are big moments to give a player recognition on a big stage. Unfortunately, ESPN didn’t get the memo.
Week 2 Fantasy Bad Beats: Garbage time on Monday night goes wrong … or right
Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
There are moments during the fantasy season where the time comes to accept one’s fate. Or when Todd Gurley rushes for his third touchdown of the day — but you drafted Le’Veon Bell before him. On this edition of Bad Beats, Andy Behrens goes against the usual grain to share the story of one fantasy player who thought he was cooked in his Week 2 matchup.
Bears coach understands Trubisky, Mahomes comparisons
Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy understands the temptation to compare, given the way his present and past quarterbacks are performing. Mitchell Trubisky and Patrick Mahomes were top 10 selections in the same class and the first two QBs drafted in 2017. ''Well, what's fair to compare is you have one, in Patrick, who has had a full year in this offense to understand it,'' Nagy said.
Seahawks DE Clark on Bears QB Trubisky: He’s nothing special
Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark was not impressed with Mitchell Trubisky. The 24-year-old quarterback completed 24 of his 34 passes for 200 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Chicago Bears' 24-17 win over Seattle on Monday. Clark said he thought the Seahawks should have made "more plays against him".