Seattle’s home opener will already be amped thanks in part to the return of Kam Chancellor, likely to make his season debut after ending a holdout that stretched almost eight weeks.
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Though the former ISU quarterback did not receive any action in the Bears’ first regular season game, lingering calf and hamstring injuries to the top Bears receiver Alshon Jeffrey gave Meredith his first opportunity against the Arizona Cardinals.
Backup quarterback Jimmy Clausen will make his second start in as many seasons with the Bears.
In other injury news, linebacker Jonathan Bostic (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday’s game; receiver Eddie Royal (back/hip), defensive lineman Ego Ferguson (knee), outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (knee) and cornerback Tracy Porter (hamstring) are questionable; and running back Matt Forte (knee), receiver Marquess Wilson (shoulder) and Slauson (thigh/toe) are probable. After hauling in just a singular catch against the Packers, Graham could be in for a similar statistical output as Fitzgerald, if not James Jones who caught four passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns for the Packers against the Bears in Week 1.
Jeffery, meanwhile, will miss his second straight game.
Nine National Football League teams have started the year 2-0, which is the most in any season since 2009. Jay Cutler completed 8 of 9 passes for 120 yards and one touchdown before having a hamstring injury.
The odds are certainly stacked against them and few, if any, are picking the Bears to pull off a huge road upset, but maybe that’s just what John Fox would like.
In two games played this 2015 season, Cutler had 26 completions for 345 yards and two touchdowns.
“I think the worst thing you can do is panic and start changing schemes left and right looking for a magic potion”. Jimmy Clausen under center plus Seattle’s terrific pass rush plus the crowd noise at CenturyLink is going to equal a lot of problems for the Bears on offense. “We need to improve and we’re doing everything we can to do that”.
McCarthy said that NFL Films will be allowed to use drones and teams may film their own practices if they comply with local, state and federal guidelines. Both teams are 0-2.
The Chicago Bears face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. “I had no hesitation (throwing) to him”.
Defensive coordinator Brian Knorr: “I think we’ve been able to get some pressure that created some quick throws”. It’s one that they won’t wake up from until after draft day in 2016.
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“Just going out with confidence and making plays, getting the ball to the playmakers”, Clausen said. It is possible the Bears might even put Bennett’s brother, Martellus, on that side of the formation to help in different situations. “I don’t know if we’re the only team in the league that lost (Sunday)”. If you’re in a pinch for a tight end, Gillmore is a fair add. Keep in mind though that eventually rookie Maxx Williams should also get mixed in.
