Circumstances have created a situation in which the coaches and front office will be able to evaluate young players on the roster, and that will be beneficial and perhaps even fortuitous if left tackle Charles Leno and center Hroniss Grasu perform well.
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The Bears defense took a sizable leap forward against Oakland in week 4 and now more good news is on the way as veteran defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff is set to make his 2015 debut after recovering from a preseason ankle injury.
The biggest weakness is lack of depth in 80 percent of their roster.
That may be true but this was a better Raider team, an improved Derek Carr and a comeback win against a winning team.
Until Charles went down, everything was going splendidly for the Chiefs, who had jumped out to a comfortable lead thanks to a pair of surprising touchdowns.
The Bears (1-3) beat the Raiders last weekend after opening the season with losses to the Packers, Cardinals and Seahawks, three 2014 playoff teams that posted a combined record of 35-13 a year ago. Charcandrick West entered the game as Charles’ replacement, and Smith’s next two passes fell incomplete.
He gained 49 yards on his 11 carries against Green Bay, giving the Chiefs (1-3) a bit of pop from an otherwise blase offense. Taking the weak defensive performance, it makes sense that they are 31st in points allowed. Against a pass rush as aggressive as Kansas City’s this could be exceedingly risky for Jay Cutler and the Bears who are known to turn the ball over. Bears vs Chiefs live stream: How to watch, game time, TV channel coverage, online streaming, odds, and more.
WCG: I think home field advantage will play a major part, and although I’ve been saying all week the Bears will squeeze out a 23-20 type of win, I also realize that’s a huge stretch. More than just backup players, Chicago lists key contributors like Jay Cutler, Alshon Jeffery, Eddie Royal, and multiple starting offensive linemen on the injury list. {Online^NOW} Chicago Bears vs Kansas City Chiefs live stream commentary, updates, score, and results from FOX. We’re learning. It’s a long season.
Due to a rash of injuries, the Bears could be shorthanded on both sides of the ball.
Former Bears special teams coordinator Dave Toub remains highly regarded for his work with the Chiefs.
Week 5’s contest marks the 12th meeting between the Chiefs and Bears, with the Bears holding a 6-5 edge in the all-time series.
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“It looks more like a torn ACL than anything else”, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. The defense, which had been gashed the last few weeks against three of the league’s best teams, looked stout. Jeremy Maclin has proved to be a great investment for the team and has been playing exceedingly well and adapting to Smith’s style of play and Travis Kelce is providing an incredibly effective [and gigantic] target when he’s getting those opportunities. With the help of a pass interference call, the Bears had a chance inside the 10-yard line.
