Bears-Vikings: Minnesota Has Too Many Weapons
Published by Nathan Venegas on November 29, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
The Bears dropped another game on Sunday as they simply cannot stop the high-powered Vikings.
The Vikings are who we thought they were. (Couldn’t help myself.)
Minnesota displayed all their weapons and had the game in hand without relying on a heavy dose of Adrian Peterson to put the game away.
It’s scary when a team can dominate another team without using their best player.
The Bears offense got off to a promising start when it tied the game at seven early on, but it couldn’t get anything done after that.
The Vikings upped the pressure and dominated the line of scrimmage, keeping Cutler and Co. in check.
There isn’t much more too add other than the beat goes on for the Bears’ lackluster season.
The poor play of the offensive line hurts everyone else on that side of the ball. Cutler doesn’t have time to throw the ball, Forte doesn’t have anywhere to run the ball, and the receivers can’t run their routes.
What’s most disappointing about this game is that the Vikings were without standout defensive back Antoine Winfield and they still couldn’t expose Minnesota’s average pass defense.
The Bears continue to fall in nearly every rank of the NFL. Not even Chicago’s special teams, a phase of the game they usually play very well, has been consistent this season.
The Good: Their only TD drive.
This is a bit of a stretch but their wasn’t much good about this game. The Bears used short, quick passes to avoid the pressure early.
The Bad: Injuries.
Lance Briggs, Charles Tillman, Zachary Bowman, and Orlando Pace all got banged up. Pace hasn’t performed anywhere near to the level the Bears had hoped but Briggs and Tillman have been playing hard all season.
The Ugly: Pass protection.
I’ve given up on the offensive line making running lanes but now they’re putting Jay Cutler in harm’s way on almost every play. No continuity on the line has led to the Bears’ offense being completely ineffective against most teams this season.
The Difference: Being outmatched.
The Bears simply could not matchup against the Vikings’ weapons. Being down to our third and fourth-string linebackers has been hurting the Bears all season. It’s no surprise it was open season for Minnesota as the Vikings moved up and down the field at will.
Five Questions
Should we give Gaines Adams back to the Bucs?
Should the Bears rest Cutler the rest of the season?
How many picks were really Cutlers fault?
Do you want to punch Ron Turner every time he calls that quick WR screen?
Will the Bears be better next season?
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