If Manning can take the Colts to the AFC Championship by having only 1 touchdown pass and 5 interceptions in two playoff games, then there should be some hope for Grossman to pull the Bears through. The Colts defense appears to have been carrying them through, like the Bears. Key forced fumbles and and interceptions helped the Indy defense hold the Ravens to only 6 points.
But of late the Bears defense has been suspect as well. The Bears "Don't call us the Monster's of the Midway because we're not that good" Defense gave up 252 yards on average through the first 10 games followed by 374 yards in the last 6 games, falling from 1st to 5th in ranking. Wrong time to peak guys. Despite injuries, no one can deny that the play has suffered. Rivera better hope that the Tank doesn't get arrested tonight in order to keep his hopes of being a head coach alive. If the Defense brings it and Grossman decides to throw primarily to Bears players, Chicago should start to see the beginning of a playoff fever that has thus far not surfaced. At least tonight isn't New Year's Eve.
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Breakfast was right about the defense. Giving up 24 points to the Seahawks was not impressive. Da Bears should be concerned about the defense against the Saints
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