Week 2 is one of the most critical points of the NFL calendar, and the reason why is a big part of how the league generates so much interest compared to the other major sports leagues. With just 17 games in the regular season, there’s no margin for error. History says the teams that start 0-2 have less than a 10 percent chance of rebounding and making the playoffs. That turns … [Read more...] about How Can Each 0-2 Team Rebound To Make The Playoffs?
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Out Indefinitely With Groin Injury
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Bears CB Jaylon Johnson is out indefinitely with a groin injury. Johnson missed all of camp and preseason with the groin injury and re-aggravated it in his return in Week 2 against the Lions. Per Jordan Schultz, Johnson is likely to miss the rest of the regular season with the injury that requires surgery. There’s an outside chance he can return … [Read more...] about Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Out Indefinitely With Groin Injury
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears/Lions The Lions’ 50-burger wasn’t necessarily out of the ordinary for a Detroit team that has been a top-five offense for the past three years. But this time was different because former OC Ben Johnson wasn’t at the wheels with a play sheet, he was on the opposite sideline as the head coach of the Bears. Lions S Brian Branch told reporters Johnson “could have went … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/13
49ers Elevated QB Adrian Martinez and TE Brayden Willis from the practice squad. Signed LB Curtis Robinson from their practice squad. Waived DE Robert Beal. Bears Elevated DE Tanoh Kpassagnon from the practice squad. Placed LB Xavier Carlton on the practice squad injured list. Signed K Jake Moody to their practice squad. Bills Elevated LB Keonta Jenkins and DL Zion Logue … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/13
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Tremaine Edmunds, Bears, Lions
Bears The Bears suffered a tough season-opening loss to the Vikings despite holding a 17-6 lead at one point. Chicago LB Tremaine Edmunds highlighted their need to do a better job closing teams out when they have the chance to remove all doubt. “Honestly, I think a lot of it was us (the defense),” Edmunds said, via Marquee Sports Network. “They just got a little bit of … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Tremaine Edmunds, Bears, Lions