Macca

I can see why they did go for it though In a general sense, the road team needs TD's to win Effectively, it cost the Chargers 3 points with the ensuing Pats drive, but they could have gained 7 points

Any bias aside, both the games today were fantastic entertainment. But you have to be a fan of the sport. It's not a tune in once-a-year scenario The sport is just so unpredictable. One area that increases the unpredictability is the ball being punched out of a receiver/RB grasp. Seems to be a lot more prevalent these days and of course, once that happens, all hell breaks lose in the chaos

It can either way, depending on which Bears team turns up But if the Bears start like they did against the Packers then the Rams (or the Eagles) will put them away But if the Bears start well, they can beat the Rams or the Eagles. They'll gain a lot from today's win

It was certainty a horrible half by the Packers but that's how we've played all season (against good teams that have stepped it up) Apart from that, we tied with Dallas, lost at home to the Panthers and lost at Cleveland. So we're not that good, but the Bears made us look good Until Chicago decided to play like they can! But they'll need to play 4 quarters against either the Eagles or Rams So the Rams will go to Soldier Field if the 49ers can defeat the Eagles Otherwise, it's at Seattle next week for the Rams

I agree, but the Bears probably needed a playoff win to sort out where they are at They'll know what their best is, but they would probably learn more from that first half today To be honest, it just looked a bit too easy for the Packers in the first half today (waltzing the ball into the end zone) The Bears came out after half time totally focussed and totally motivated. A different team And the Packers couldn't deal with it

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We dropped too many but it's a combination of all sorts of factors Packers absolutely blew it but the Bears were excellent as well I reckon Chicago can go on with it now ... at home vs Eagles or the Rams next week They just have to bring the 2nd half form that they displayed today I thought Caleb Williams was very good today as well ... especially in crunch time As for the Packers, it's highly unlikely that we would have got past Seattle next week anyway Still, it stings to lose like that

The Bears have scored 25 points in the 4th quarter!

Or perhaps the WR's can learn how to catch (as well)

It's easy to blame the kicker but McManus has had a shocker, all the same. 2 missed field goals and 1 missed point after Love looks great when it's all going well but in the 2nd half, he's been ordinary. But that's often his pattern of play And Chicago have been superb in the 2nd half, kudos to them They now lead 31-27 with 1:43 to play

Always was a game, layz Too many go too early, too often

What an amazing sport the NFL is. 2 scores in a short space of time is always possible A team now needs a 3 score lead going into the 4th quarter and even then, are they safe?

These games are never over until they are over! Yeah, fair 30+ yarder with that 4th & 8!! haha Exquisite throw!!

Matthew Golden with a magical run and then we miss the extra point! 2 score game but it might be a case of the Bears needing to score a field goal (first)

This is a completely different Bears team in the 2nd half Their defence has stepped right up and they finally get a TD By contrast, the Packers can't create a first down 3 and out, 4 times in the 2nd half

Bears miss another opportunity in the red zone Packers now need to eat up the clock. Running game with Jacobs?

It's not over yet ... if the Bears can score a TD on this drive, it becomes a 1 score game Packers 3 & out on both drives in the 3rd quarter. The Bears have lifted but they need a TD

Wow! What a gamble that was

That was smooth ... Love to Dobbs then Love to Reed, both on 3rd downs Both well designed plays

Early doors, but that drive had TD written all over it. Might be that sort of game *Red zone conversion (or not)

Happy 30th @Gorgoroth !!

Can't believe that Vegas has the Packers favourites for today's game I've picked the Packers but it's a hit and hope. I'd have the Bears -3 favourites ... especially at Soldier Field But the Bears have to get after Love, same as the Packers need to get after Williams If the Bears can force Love into making errors, they'll win

And Stafford did deliver! (with help from both his premier WR's & and a great catch from TE Parkinson) Panthers put up a terrific show but in the end, the Rams passing game got them over the line

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So in the space of less than a week, 8 head coaches have been given their marching orders Of the 8, John Harbaugh will be in demand. So much so that it's been reported that at least 7 teams have contacted his management Could end up at the Giants or Falcons with Atlanta being favourite