NFC North 2025

[OldSchool101]

Dart going out with the concussion was all it took. Wilson cannot do it any longer.

I was wondering what Wilson was doing in there. I scanned their last drive to see what happened after the fumble highlight. If Dart doesn’t fumble it’s 20-7 or 24-7 Giants entering QTR4. We could've used some help by NY.

Then it was a string of incompletions by Wilson after Dart fumbled in the Redzone.

 

[rmontro]

They did fantastic with what they’ve been dealt. They beat another 2 Win team in the closing 2 minutes. Again Something to be said for winning. Your like to see a few wins against ranked teams though.

If we lose tomorrow night, they'll be ahead of us in the standings, and we'll be in third place in the division. We would have gone from #1 on a lot of people's power rankings early in the season to that. But that's IF we lose, I feel like we have a good chance to win. I wouldn't be shocked if we lose, but we certainly have a chance to win. If everybody isn't angry after last week, this team has no heart.

 

[Congo]

Guys, I know you have a big game tomorrow. Best of luck.

Just started the first segment on Super Bowl II. This video blew up for some reason. Most of my long-format videos get a couple hundred views. This one accumulated almost a 1,000 in less than 2 weeks. Any way, it doesn't discuss the game yet, just how both teams got to the Super Bowl.

You must be logged in to see this image or video!

 

[milani]

Guys, I know you have a big game tomorrow. Best of luck.

Just started the first segment on Super Bowl II. This video blew up for some reason. Most of my long-format videos get a couple hundred views. This one accumulated almost a 1,000 in less than 2 weeks. Any way, it doesn't discuss the game yet, just how both teams got to the Super Bowl.

You must be logged in to see this image or video!

Packers had a more difficult route getting there.

 

[XPack]

Next 4 games are going to be crucial.

Lions, Bears, Broncos, Bears.

Lions blow hot and cold so no idea which team will turn up. But expect this to be close irrespective.

Bears are overrated with a fairly easy schedule. They really haven't played any good opponents. I'd say we are beating them 2-0 this stretch.

Though outside division, the Broncos will be a litmus test on how good we really are.

Love has been relatively solid, but we need more. This isn't enough to justify his contract. MLF needs to boost his confidence and he needs to up his decision making.

 

[tynimiller]

Love has never been the issue this year. EVER.

MLF just rarely says Love go to town.

 

[PikeBadger]

Love has never been the issue this year. EVER.

MLF just rarely says Love go to town.

The whole idea is to have him available in December and January to have that as a viable option

 

[PikeBadger]

Yesterday's game was the cleanest game we played all year. Only 2 penalties, no turnovers, no special teams gaffs, maintained excellent field position due to great punting and an excellent play by Anderson. Stellar defense. Astute situational play calling, no dropped passes. Just an excellent team performance overall. The worst thing that happened was Wyatt's sideline pick on Nixon.

 

[Magooch]

The whole idea is to have him available in December and January to have that as a viable option

Lest we forget, it is just coming around to Toyotathon time as well...

 

[Magooch]

Next 4 games are going to be crucial.

Lions, Bears, Broncos, Bears.

Lions blow hot and cold so no idea which team will turn up. But expect this to be close irrespective.

Bears are overrated with a fairly easy schedule. They really haven't played any good opponents. I'd say we are beating them 2-0 this stretch.

Though outside division, the Broncos will be a litmus test on how good we really are.

Love has been relatively solid, but we need more. This isn't enough to justify his contract. MLF needs to boost his confidence and he needs to up his decision making.

The Bears are sitting in first currently, and of course an 8-3 record but they are doing this in spite of currently having a -3 point differential (289 for, 292 against). That seems like the kind of thing where the universe will eventually set things right

Our defense is an interesting one. In terms of the raw numbers it's very good.
- 5th in points against with just 202 (Rams - 179, Texans - 182, Broncos - 192, Chiefs - 201)
- 4th in yards allowed at 3,066 (Texans - 2,907, Browns - 3,003, Broncos - 3,018)
- 2nd (tie) in yards per play allowed (Broncos - 4.4, Seahawks/Packers/Texans - 4.6)
- 7th in first downs allowed, 5th in passing yards allowed, 4th in net yards allowed per attempt, 6th in rush yards allowed, 7th in yards per rush attempt

Interestingly though the analytics or "advanced stats" seem to view us a bit more critically.
- 13th in total EPA/play
- 10th in "success rate" (plays allowed with a positive EPA against)
- 16th in dropback EPA
- 13th in rush EPA

The Broncos are actually a really interesting comp. We are almost identical in terms of yards allowed (GB 3066, DEN 3018), pass yards allowed (GB 2005, DEN 2044) net yards allowed per attempt (GB 5.1, DEN 4.9), rush yards allowed (GB 1061, DEN 974) yards per rush allowed (GB 3.9, DEN 3.6), rush TD allowed (8 each) and we have actually generated more turnovers than they have (11 vs 9). The only noticeable discrepancy is that we have given up 4 more pass TDs and have about a 5% worse scoring percentage allowed (Opponents score on ~38% of drives against us and 33% of drives against Denver). Somehow this has translated though to a nearly 40 points gap in expected points contribution, so that is kind of odd.

Still I expect we certainly have the quality to win any and all of those four

 

[Calebs Revenge]

Next 4 games are going to be crucial.

Lions, Bears, Broncos, Bears.

Lions blow hot and cold so no idea which team will turn up. But expect this to be close irrespective.

Bears are overrated with a fairly easy schedule. They really haven't played any good opponents. I'd say we are beating them 2-0 this stretch.

Though outside division, the Broncos will be a litmus test on how good we really are.

Love has been relatively solid, but we need more. This isn't enough to justify his contract. MLF needs to boost his confidence and he needs to up his decision making.

We beat Dallas.
Just sayin.

 

[Calebs Revenge]

But I'll reserve any further talk till after wk 14.......
Mr. Williams has a streak to continue....
I really thought Aaron Rodgers was about that life. Y'all know I even bought tickets to that game.

 

[milani]

We beat Dallas.
Just sayin.

And the Bears beat 7 other teams as well.

 

[Calebs Revenge]

The real test begins Friday the next four games. Will decide if we're about that life or not.

 

[milani]

The real test begins Friday the next four games. Will decide if we're about that life or not.

If it were not for the Packer tie there was a chance that 3 teams in the division could have mathematically finished with the same record. But these last 7 games will likely provide separation with 2 teams going at it to the end.

 

[rmontro]

The real test begins Friday the next four games. Will decide if we're about that life or not.

Whatever happens this year, it looks like you guys will be contending for the foreseeable future.

 

[rmontro]

Remember, the Bears play tomorrow, if you're interested. A rare Friday game because the Thursday night game was moved because of Thanksgiving. On Prime Video.

 

[OldSchool101]

Remember, the Bears play tomorrow, if you're interested. A rare Friday game because the Thursday night game was moved because of Thanksgiving. On Prime Video.

Thanks.

By my math Philly vs Chicago is substantial.

1. A Bears Win and they retain 1/2 game lead in 1st. Yet a Bears Loss and they’d drop the 2nd in the Division.

2. We play Chicago 2X. So just taking probability and could easily split those games. Obviously either team wins both and they’d likely be a favorite for the Division.

3. Remaining schedule is very similar strength wise.
The Packers play
@ Denver (9-2)
vs Baltimore (6-5)
@ Minnesota (4-7)

The Bears play
Vs. Cleveland (3-8)
@ SF49ers (8-4)
Vs Detroit (7-5)

 

[rmontro]

That Denver game looks tough.

 

[milani]

That Denver game looks tough.

It will be. They are a team that wrecks havoc. Especially at home.

 

[Thirteen Below]

3. Remaining schedule is very similar strength wise.
The Packers play
@ Denver (9-2)
vs Baltimore (6-5)
@ Minnesota (4-7)

The Bears play
Vs. Cleveland (3-8)
@ SF49ers (8-4)
Vs Detroit (7-5)

According to Tankathon, we have the second most difficult remaining schedule in the league, with Chicago close behind at #3.

 

[gopkrs]

According to Tankathon, we have the second most difficult remaining schedule in the league, with Chicago close behind at #3.

That's because they have to play us twice.

 

[Half Empty]

That's because they have to play us twice.

So, we're second because we play them twice?

 

[gopkrs]

So, we're second because we play them twice?

Not only that

 

[Half Empty]

Not only that

That's because they have to play us twice.

But it is for the Bears?