adam

This is where the Bears wanted to be; at home for the NFC Championship. I really believe some of the inconsistencies vs Seattle were due more to the time off than anything else. It is hard to get up to playoff game speed instantly. The Bears ultimately had 2+ weeks off. So this week, they will be back up to full speed and healthy. The Saints have multiple weaknesses. They are not good against the run, and they are prone to letting up the big play. These are two things the Bears do good, which sounds like a great formula for success.

Bears D vs Saints O I actually like the matchups: McAllister/Bush vs Urlacher/Briggs/Hillenmeyer Urlacher and Briggs get a ton of stuffs, and Bush will be slowed by the field conditions (no turf). I like this matchup. Colston/Cotton/Henderson vs Vasher/Tillman/Manning The WR vs DB matchup is also pretty even. The Bears have 3 starting corners, which makes nickel matchups better than most teams. The trenches seem fairly even, but I think the Bears have more speed on the edges. Mark Anderson is going to get some pressures. Bears O vs Saints D The Saints LB Corps is not that spectacular. Jones and Benson are going to have opportunities. Jones/Benson vs Fujita/Simoneau/Shanle The Bears have some great matchups in the passing game. I really think this will be the big game for Desmond Clark. Muhammad/Berrian/Davis/Clark vs McKenzie/Thomas/? Special Teams - I think the Bears have a huge edge here. Also, Gould has shown he can kick in cold conditions. Carney normally kicks in a dome, and hasn't attempted any long kicks (+40) in outside conditions. I really think the media is blowing the Bears inconsistencies out of proportion. I have a funny feeling that Lovie has been holding back with certain schemes/plays until the Bears need them.

Compared to last year vs Carolina, then yeah it was a good game, otherwise he let up a ton of receptions, and if it wasn't for 3 drops, he would have let up a few more. The Seattle receivers had 12 receptions, and he let up 6-7 of those. Hasselback stayed away from Branch because Vasher had tight coverage most of the time. From what I saw, it just seemed like every time they made a reception it was on Tillman.

The game seems pretty evenly matched, with the Bears having a slight edge in Special Teams, and with HFA. I like the Bears chances, and I think they have a better chance next week than they did vs Seattle.

I dunno man. I don't think it really matters. The NO offense is probably better than Philly's, but Philly's D is better than NO's. The biggest difference might be the weather/home field advantage. Philly plays in the cold, and NO plays in a dome. NO will have a harder time coming up to Soldier Field and getting a win.

Vasher. The playoffs have exposed Tillman for a second year. I don't think he will be re-signed.

Tillman was horrible, and I hope they give him help next week. Urlacher started hot, then disappeared. Hopefully everyone steps up next week.

freak YEAH! That first one is always the hardest to get. Now the Bears can taste it. GOULD AND DAVIS WERE freakin HUGE! GREAT WIN!!!!! Bring on the Bush!

Gould is gold. That was a huge pressure kick. In those conditions from 49 yards, in overtime, in his playoff game. WOW, just wow.

What a relief! THE MONKEY IS OFF THE BACK!

GOULD!!!!!!!!!

YESSSS!!!!!!6

DAVIS IS freakin HUGE!!!

Nice stop by the D. Partially blocked punt. Lets go Offense!

That was a stupid Timeout. That could have backfired with a Hail Mary. .

What a crappy possession. Should have tried at least one run.

freak YEAH, A MONUNMENTAL STOP!! freak HOLMGREN, FATASS!

Yeah, I hate Joe Buck.

Un-freakin-believable! Vasher, Manning, etc are doing their job. It seems like Tillman is in every picture when Seattle catches the ball. He has been beat on every play.

That was a pitiful drive.

Briggs with a great tackle!

Halftime Stats Bears - Hawks Total Yards 242 - 137 Rush Yards 83 - 46 Pass Yards 159 - 91 First Downs 11 - 7 3rd Down % 50% - 29% Turnovers 1 - 0 Desmond Clark 0 catches so far.

Nice finish to the half! GO BEARS!

freak YEA TJ!!!