Thursday Night Football Open Thread
by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 5:22 PM CST
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PrintIn approximately two hours, the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears will kick things off at Soldier Field in a game that's off immense interest to Vikings fans.
If the Bears were to lose to the Saints tonight, the Vikings would have to win just one of their remaining three ball games to wrap up the NFC North division and a playoff spot. Also, a Saints victory tonight would pretty much ensure that the Vikings would be the only NFC North team this season with ANY victories over any of the teams in the NFC South. The Vikings are currently 2-1 against the NFC's best division (in my opinion). . .the Packers have already gone 0-4 against the NFC South, the Bears are currently 0-3 against them going into tonight's game, and the Lions are 0-3 against the NFC South, and they'll host New Orleans in Week 16.
So, let's all gather around the NFL Network (or the online stream here if you don't get that channel) and pull for favor to smile down upon the Beloved Purple. It's already done so once with the announcement about the StarCaps case, but one more time isn't too much to ask, is it?
Discuss the game here, folks. . .I'll be watching, and I hope that you will be, too.
GEAUX SAINTS!!
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To be here,looks like we might have the Wall for rest of Season,tho.
Good News!!
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80d3a02c&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
Injunction Extended!!! Is it a blessing or a curse?
Williams Tackles
ESPN reported: A Minnesota judge extended his injunction against the suspension of five players for violating the NFL’s anti-doping policy on Thursday, clearing the way for them to play at least the next two weeks and into the postseason.
Wow! As a die hard I’m shocked. Good news.
Go Vikes
I'm thankful that we're not on NFL N
knock on wood I guess.
Go Saints
crap
well thats not the way we want the game to start …opening KO returned for a Bears TD
Yeah, not the start we needed to see there
Hopefully things will get better when the Bears actually have to, you know, play offense.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions
Saints off to a nice start
If the Bears are going to blitz Brees all night, it’s going to be a long night for the Chicago defense.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions
Nice job, Bears secondary!
Totally negate a nice play by Alex Brown.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply actions
Forte limping off
Looks like he’s getting carted off. . .bad news for the Bears.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply actions
You know what I like most about Devin Hester?
The fact that he still thinks he’s Devin Hester.
Way to lose 10 yards on the punt return, #23.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions
Good lord
Brees in our offense?
We’d average 40 a game.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions
Considering what he's done with his receivers
We could’ve taken the money we spent on Berrian and spent it on Brees instead.
Not that Berrian is bad mind you, but Brees is extremely capable.
by Robert Rence on Dec 11, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions
They give us Brees
We give them D.Thomas,L.Guion,Gus,T.J.Childress and a 7th round pick.
Bears punt it away
Still no scoring since the opening kickoff.
Bears 7, Saints 0, 4:24 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions
The Saints are moving the ball
Exploiting that Chicago pass defense.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions
And, as I say that
The drive stalls on a nice play by Corey Graham.
Bears 7, Saints 0, 1:11 left in the first quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions
stream of game
just in case anyone is still looking for a stream of the game, i haven’t been watching it long so don’t know if it will last but atdhe.net seems to be working well, just click on the saints-bears link
Brees only 6/15 so far
Man. . .he’s usually not that inaccurate.
Hopefully he’ll get better. That was a great third down conversion a few minutes ago, though.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions
Nice job by the Saints' special teams
Usama Young downs the punt inside the 1.
Bears 7, Saints 0, 10:50 left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions
WOW!
Orton fumbles the snap, and the Saints recover at the Bears’ 1-yard line!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions
Touchdown, Saints!
Drew Brees to Pierre Thomas for the touchdown.
2 plays, 1 yard, :42 on the drive for the Saints, and we have a tie ball game.
Saints 7, Bears 7, 9:52 left in the first half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions
Bears re-take the lead
Big pass interference call on Jason David sets up a Matt Forte 1-yard run.
Bears drive went 41 yards in 4 plays, taking 2:10 to accomplish.
Bears 14, Saints 7, 7:42 left before halftime.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions
VILLLLLLLLLLLLLLMAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Catch the ball!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions
Not a catch
This one should be overturned, and the Bears will be looking at 4th down.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions
Bears into the red zone
They’ve got a first and goal at the New Orleans 10.
The Saints really, really need to limit the Bears to a FG here, I think.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions
Or not
Touchdown, Bears. Orton with a 5-yard TD run to cap it off.
Bears’ drive went 42 yards in 7 plays, taking 2:23 off the clock.
If the Saints eventually feel like pulling their heads out of their asses, that would be swell.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
And we're at halftime
Bears 21, Saints 7 as we go to the locker room.
Saints get the ball to start the second half.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions
Saints into Bears' territory
Which means they should be punting just about any time now.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions
Packer fans
And it’s not close.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
Depends on where you live
I hate Jax and Bucs fans.
Packers fans though for NFC North.
Patriots I hate, minus Randy Moss.
Another good challenge by Payton
That should be a first down. Thomas got that ball past the marker before he went out of bounds.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions
BTW Anyone College FB fans?
Who is going to win Florida or Oklahoma?
I want Oklahoma but I think FL has a very good shot! We, and I mean FSU, got trounced this year. We couldn’t seem to do anything against them, and it was pouring though.
Are you kidding me with that pass?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions
Hey Gonzo
You know what is funny, You mentioned the other week about getting the lowest Fantasy Football score of the season, well yeah the week after you said that, I def. got the lowest score. Thanks for the Jinx :P
I thought I had a chance at coming back.
Two reasons
1) His name isn’t Jared Allen
2) Two of his teammates aren’t making Roger Goodell look like an idiot.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
TOUCHDOWN, SAINTS!
42-yard TD run for Pierre Thomas, and the Saints turn the INT into points.
Drive summary in a second.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions
Not near a TV
How likely is a Saints win at this point from the way they’ve been playing? Yeah they just scored but, they looking “ok” atleast?
The Saints are stopping themselves
More than the Bears are stopping them. They’re moving the ball pretty easily, just stalling at inopportune times.
The Saints aren’t dead yet, that’s for sure.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
Saints scoring drive
2 plays, 45 yards, :42 seconds to accomplish. Strangely, both of the Saints’ TD drives tonight have lasted 42 seconds.
42 IS the answer to life, the universe, and everything after all.
Bears 21, Saints 14, 3:44 left in the third quarter.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions
Three and out for the Bears
And Bush back to return the punt, I believe.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions
And the third quarter is done
Saints will have a second and 1 from their own 48 when we come back.
Bears 21, Saints 14, one quarter of play remaining.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions
Why not go fade to Colston here?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions
Saints make it 4
With a 30-yard Garrett Hartley field goal.
Drive went 63 yards in 14 plays, taking 7:43 off the clock.
Bears 21, Saints 17, 9:07 left in the ball game.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions
Yep, big third down coming here
3rd and 4 for the Bears from their own 47.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions
And they didn't get it!
Back-to-back three and outs for Chicago!
Now they have to punt it to Reggie Bush. . .here’s hoping he finds the magic he had against Minnesota.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
WOW!
The Saints dodged a bullet there. . .and not the smartest move by the Bears there.
Although I’m guessing that this is going to get reviewed.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions
Uh oh
That might end up being a catch.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions
I second that
A truly disgusting act by Fox to let that guy call a Vikings’ game.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Bears tried a fake punt that was called incomplete
But it looks like it’s going to be called a catch.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions
Then they're clairvoyant
Because they’re just now reviewing it.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
Then again. . .
I don’t think he had it.
This may be upheld after all.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions
The more they show it
The more I don’t think he had possession.
This should stay with the Saints on the Bears’ 47-yard line.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions
After further review
The ruling on the field stands!
1st and 10, Saints, from the Chicago 47.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions
And if you have Pierre Thomas in your fantasy league
You’re a happy, happy man right now.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions
Or woman
Don’t want to alienate our female readers.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
I am looking at the playoff picture on ESPN.....
it looks as if the Vikings will play the Dallas Boycows at the Dome in the wildcard according to the ESPN folk.
I want to play someone else.
Gonzo2
They're going for it
Big play here
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
4th and inches for the Saints
Go for it again.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions
A toss play!?
Are you serious?
What a garbage play call by Payton.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions
Man. . .how do you call that play in that spot?
Slam it into the line. . .hell, even go with a play-action pass.
But a toss play?
For crying out loud.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:06 PM CST reply actions
The Saints don't even deserve to win.
At least Payton doesn’t. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get fired sooner or later.
Gonzo2
Well, the Saints need another stop
Let’s see if they get it. . .remember, they’ve only got one time out left.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions
And the middle was open there, too
Brees should have just taken it himself.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
And, in case you had forgotten
Kyle Orton is still at quarterback for the Bears.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions
31 yards to pay dirt
And if Shockey keeps dropping passes like those, they aren’t going to get within 30.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions
3rd and looooooooooooooong for the Saints
15 to go for a first down
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions
Drew Brees is freaking incredible
First down to Colston gets them to the Chicago 14.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions
Oh When the Saints...Go Marchin In...Oh When the Saints Go Marchin in...Yes I Want to be in that Number...
When the Saints go marchin in!
Dang!
Brees had Shockey on that one.
3rd and 7 for the Saints at the Chicago 11.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:11 PM CST reply actions
TOUCHDOWN, SAINTS!
Brees to Colston for 11 yards and the touchdown!
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:12 PM CST reply actions
OMG LIVE FEED?
Please anyone with a live feed link.
by Jepp The Viking on Dec 11, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions
Saints Scoring Drive
31 yards in 6 plays, taking 2:12 off the clock.
Hartley converts the extra point, and the Saints lead 24-21 with 3:05 left in the ball game.
Now all the Saints have to do is make sure Daniel Manning doesn’t get a huge kick return, and with the way the Bears’ offense has looked in the second half, they should be alright.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:13 PM CST reply actions
Hester back to return the kickoff
Don’t know if that’s good or bad.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions
Meh, it didn't matter
Manning (as the up guy) muffed the return and fell on it at the Chicago 25.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Time outs
Bears have 2 (because they lost the challenge on the fake punt), Saints have 1.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions
Hester to midfield
And Hollis Thomas gets his second deflection in three plays to make it 2nd and 10.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions
Two-minute warning
Bears with 1st and 10 from the Saints’ 36 when we come back from commercial.
Saints 24, Bears 21, 2 minutes remaining.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions
Robbie Gould
Doesn’t have a field goal of longer than 48 yards this season.
It would be a 53-yard attempt from where the Bears currently are.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:18 PM CST reply actions
We need another Orton pick
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:20 PM CST reply actions
I think we're looking at OT, folks
At least. . .I hope we’re looking at OT.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions
I don't know why NFLN doesn't have it
But the Bears now have 1 left, as do the Saints.
And they need to re-spot this one so it’s 3rd and short for Chicago rather than a first down.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
Bears to the 10
And they get out of bounds.
12 seconds left on the clock.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:25 PM CST reply actions
Wow. . .Saints caught a break there
That really should have been PI on Jason David.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions
Damn!
Collinsworth actually makes a good point. . .had the Saints let Orton go, the clock would have ran out.
But players don’t think like that, so Gould will come on to attempt a 27-yard FG for the tie after the Bears call their last time out.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:27 PM CST reply actions
I think Collinsworth is a pretty good announcer.
by Robert Rence on Dec 11, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
Solid Gould
Robbie knocks it home, and it’s tied at 24.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:28 PM CST reply actions
Here's hoping the Saints win the coin toss
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:28 PM CST reply actions
Okay, having failed that. . .
We need Kyle Orton to remember that he’s still Kyle Orton.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions
3rd and 7
From the Chicago 47.
The Saints need a stop here.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions
Oh, are you kidding?
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions
Bears will win
It’s over barring a disaster.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:35 PM CST reply actions
35 yard attempt for Gould
Hasn’t missed from this range all season.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:38 PM CST reply actions
Saints pull the time out trick
I don’t think it’s gonna make a damn bit of difference, but there you go.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:39 PM CST reply actions
Gould hits it
Bears 27, Saints 24
Stupid Roman Harper.
Well, gotta go take care of business this week.
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by Christopher Gates on Dec 11, 2008 10:41 PM CST reply actions
Jeebus, the friggin' Saints
generally outplay these idiots the whole game and then this. Coin toss goes the other way, different outcome.
by VikingBillArlingtonVA on Dec 11, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions
I don’t like our chances of winning all three of our remaining games since they’re probably against playoff teams. I guess Atlanta at home is our best shot. It’ not that our pass D is so bad, it’s just that I don’t think Childress can have his offense keep up with the Cardinals. And I heard Antonio Pierce say on the radio the other day that they planned on playing their starters all year regardless of record.
Chicago only has two more games against Green Bay and at Houston, so their schedule is miles easier than ours. I’m not optimistic about making the playoffs, but on a brighter note, I’m more optimistic about Childress getting fired.
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