- It's clear that, when the Bears need a big play, it's going to be Jay Cutler looking for Brandon Marshall. The fourth down conversion just into Jacksonville territory was a thing of beauty.
- The roughing the passer call? Weak. It might have been late, but it certainly wasn't contact to Cutler's helmet. Thankfully they converted independent of the violation.
- On the second-and-goal play, Cutler threw quickly to Marshall in the middle for a couple. But Alshon Jeffery and Kyle Adams were both wide open for scores.
- Gabe Carimi, hold your water.
- Apparently it took one possession for Cutler to transition from targeting Marshall the correct amount to way overtargeting him. Jay was very lucky not to be intercepted throwing right into the teeth of quadruple coverage.
- Still, it's hard to be too upset about a 17-play, 76-yard drive that ate up nine minutes. Hopefully Gabbert got stiff sitting around for so long and he throws Chris Conte a lollipop.
Jags First Drive
- I don't understand why teams so routinely telegraph their running plays. On Jacksonville's first play, the second tight end on the left side of their offensive line covered up the first tight end, making one of their receivers ineligible. Teams rarely cover up eligible receivers on actual passing plays. It's possible that this tell gave Peppers enough leverage to get out in front of Eben Britton and draw a holding penalty.
- And there's that stiffness from Gabbert. I guess it wasn't Conte, but I'll take it when my favorite Bear gets a pick-six.
Jags Second Drive
- A holding penalty on the kick return could kill the drive. The false start doesn't help either.
- Being pinned back so deep is a death knell for most teams; for a team with a subpar quarterback, it's devastating.
- Great call by Rod Marinelli to send numbers on third-and-8.
Bears Second Drive
- This drive could end the game. A touchdown would probably be a kill shot.
- Unfortunate start with the holding penalty on the punt return. Hester is clearly frustrated by the discipline of Jacksonville's coverage team.
- Michael Bush really running well. Playing hard.
- Cutler-to-Marshall again for a big-time third down conversion. He's just too big when Jay makes a good throw.
- False start from KD could be the difference between scoring and punting.
- But Michael Bush again. Man, what a tremendous play. Breaking tackles AND hurdling a defensive back. I wouldn't get in the way of a 240 pound man. Then another run. Sheesh. Bush earning his keep.
- And there it is. The kill shot. Alshon Jeffery making a big-time play, fighting through the coverage and making a tough grab. Hopefully that hand isn't too hurt.
Jags Third Drive
- Peppers makes a perfect read on the screen to Lewis. Big play to start the drive.
- Gabbert is just afraid to take a chance after that bad underthrow Tillman intercepted.
- Why are they punting? Down three scores in the fourth quarter with fourth-and-7 at midfield? You're not trying to win anymore if you're punting here.
Bears Third Drive
- Hester made a terrible play on the punt return. Then he made a tremendous catch. Absolutely tremendous. It seems like the kind of play that wouldn't be overturned regardless of what was called on the field. Still a great effort by Devin.
- Not to be outdone by Bush, Matt Forte turns in a big possession, setting up a gimme fade to Marshall. Great throw from Jay, but that's just too easy. Once Marshall has a step, it's either a touchdown or pass interference if the ball is underthrown.
- The rout is on.
Jags Fourth Drive
- Terrible penalty by Idonije negates a nice pass breakup by D.J. Moore.
- I guess it doesn't matter. Wow. Briggs gets the deflected pass and BOTH Briggs and Tillman have pick-sixes in back-to-back games.
Jags Fifth Drive
- Why not run the ball? What's the point of Gabbert only dumping the ball off?
Bears Fourth Drive
- I guess Armando Allen didn't want to be outdone by the two guys ahead of him on the depth chart. Good vision on the touchdown, but that was mostly the line opening up a gigantic hole.
Jags Sixth Drive
- At least they moved the ball 18 yards. From what I can gather, they totaled 29 yards on their first five possessions of the second half and the Bears outscored them 14-0 when they had the ball. Just gaining positive yardage at the end is something positive.
I'll have some recapping thoughts about the game tomorrow.
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