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Anyone catch during the Bills-Patriots game, after Brady's TD run was reviewed and upheld, they go to a shot of Brady's reaction while he's sitting on the bench next to Welker, you can see him say "Fuck you bitches"... Welker is laughing his ass off.
 
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Key Matchup in Bears vs Cowboys

Bears DT Henry Melton vs. Cowboys RG Mackenzy Bernadeau
The best way to neutralize the Bears' four-man pass rush is to run at it. But that means moving Henry Melton out of the way. That falls on the shoulders of Mackenzy Bernadeau, who struggled so much last week that offensive line coach Bill Callahan was compelled to tell him he needs to improve. Bernadeau has a chore in pass protection, too. Melton has the second-most sacks (10) by a defensive tackle in the NFL since the start of last season, including three this year.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/09/30/4299975/key-matchup-in-tonights-cowboys.html#storylink=cpy
 
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Matchup to Watch: Urlacher vs Murray

After a strong 2012 debut in which he rushed for 131 yards against the New York Giants, running back DeMarco Murray has been shackled in recent weeks. In the last two games, he has averaged just 2.7 yards per carry and has been afforded little room to maneuver.

In the Cowboys’ 16-10 victory over Tampa Bay on Sept. 23, his longest run came when he scored on an 11-yard jaunt to the end zone in the first quarter. He didn’t have much success thereafter.

Now he faces a Chicago defense known for being stingy. Only five teams have allowed fewer rushing yards per game than the Bears, who are led by middle linebacker Brian Urlacher.

Urlacher, selected to the Pro Bowl the last two years, has recorded more than 100 tackles in eight of the nine seasons in which he has started every game. Urlacher will certainly be eyeing Murray, one of the driving forces in the Cowboys’ offense.

Edge: Urlacher
 
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OL needs to step up tonight, if they dont coaching staff has to do its job and bench some people up front.

No excuse to see a repeat of that garbage Tampa performance.
 
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He's made plenty of progress, but according to ESPN Chicago, #Bears running back Matt Forte (ankle) is still a game-time decision for MNF.
 
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Shit it's October. That means there's going to be pink everywhere tonight.

Not to mention the pregame shows will all be talking about the Victorias Secret in our stadium.

JFC Jerry.
 
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I would like to see two things:

Our passing game come alive. Dez with 100 yards.

And our cornerbacks getting some INT's.
 
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A look at the keys to victory for the Cowboys in their game against the Bears
By Rainer Sabin / Reporter
2:00 pm on September 30, 2012

The Cowboys and Chicago Bears have a lot in common besides their 2-1 records. They both feature stingy defenses and offensive lines that struggle to protect their quarterbacks. Now, the two teams face each other Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Here is a look at how both teams match up:

Shield Romo
The Cowboys’ offensive line resembled a sieve the last two games. Against Seattle and Tampa Bay, defenders routinely crashed the backfield. Quarterback Tony Romo has been sacked five times in the last eight quarters and hit on 10 other occasions. It’s uncertain if the punishment has had a cumulative effect on Romo’s performance. But it’s not good. And against a Bears defense that collected a league -high14 sacks after three weeks, Romo could be in danger if the pass protection doesn’t improve.

Do better on first down
Jason Garrett has repeatedly said he doesn’t want his offense playing behind the chains. In other words, he’d like to avoid unfavorable down-and-distance situations in the early stages of each series. But this season the Cowboys haven’t. After three weeks they are among the least efficient teams on first down, averaging four or more yards only 42.7 percent of the time. That needs to improve if Dallas has designs on being a productive offense.

Attack Cutler
This season, Rob Ryan’s defense seems a bit tamer. The Cowboys coordinator has dialed back the blitzes. But this week he should consider attacking at will. The Bears’ line is vulnerable, having yielded 11 sacks, the third-highest total in the NFL. They have also allowed 20 knockdowns. Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler has expressed frustration with shoddy line play and it has affected his performance. In a loss to Green Bay, when he was sacked seven times, he completed 41 percent of his pass attempts.

Improve special teams play
The Cowboys’ special teams play this season has left a lot to be desired. Against Tampa Bay, they nearly allowed a punt to be blocked for the second consecutive game. Two other times, they had 10 men on the field. Dallas needs to correct its mistakes quickly. The Bears feature Devin Hester, one of the most dynamic return specialists in NFL history. He’s capable of making a game-changing play and the Cowboys can’t afford to let that happen.
 
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A look at how the Cowboys and Bears match up
By Rainer Sabin / Reporter
1:02 pm on September 30, 2012

The Cowboys and Chicago Bears have a lot in common besides their 2-1 records. They both feature stingy defenses and offensive lines that struggle to protect their quarterbacks. Now, the two teams face each other Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Here is a look at how both teams match up:

When the Cowboys run
Last season, DeMarco Murray was tackled behind the line of scrimmage on 14 carries. In the Cowboys’ 16-10 victory over Tampa Bay on Sept. 23, Murray was stopped in the backfield seven times and the Cowboys’ ground attack, ranked 29th after three weeks, sputtered for the second consecutive game. Now, Murray will face a Chicago front that is yielding an average of 3.8 yards per carry, the 11th-lowest average in the NFL.
Edge: Bears

When the Cowboys pass
Against Tama Bay, the Cowboys’ receivers came to life. Miles Austin accumulated more than 100 receiving yards for the first time this season and Dez Bryant nearly doubled his catch total. But tight end Jason Witten is still struggling and pass protection remains a problem. Quarterback Tony Romo will face a Chicago pass defense that has improved significantly since last season when it was ranked 28th in the NFL. Right now the Bears are surrendering an average of only 203 yards through the air. They also led the league with 14 sacks after Week 3.
Edge: Bears

When the Bears run
Matt Forte didn’t play in the Bears’ Week 3 victory over St. Louis because of an injured ankle. And he is questionable this week. If he can’t play, Chicago’s rushing attack should still function. Michael Bush, the primary ball carrier in Forte’s absence, gained 55 yards and scored the Bears’ only offensive touchdown against the Rams. It will be interesting to see how he or Forte, if available, fares against the Cowboys, a team that failed to corral Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch but limited Tampa Bay’s Doug Martin to 53 yards on 19 carries.
Edge: Cowboys

When the Bears pass
Receiver Brandon Marshall has added a new dimension to Chicago’s passing offense. But Chicago still has an offensive line that struggles to protect Jay Cutler. Cutler has already been sacked 11 times in 2012 and the pressure he has faced seems to have impacted his performance. He has completed only 52.7 percent of his pass attempts and has thrown twice as many interceptions as touchdown passes. A Cowboys defense that had yielded fewer passing yards than all but one team should be able to create more problems for Cutler and the Bears.
Edge: Cowboys

Special teams
Led by the inimitable Devin Hester, Chicago was in top ten in both punt and kick return average after three weeks. It’s expected the Cowboys will try to keep the ball away from Hester, who scored three touchdowns on special teams last season. But it won’t be easy now that Dallas punter Chris Jones is doubtful with a sprained knee. Jones allowed only 4.4 yards per return – the second-lowest average in the NFL after three weeks. His replacement, Brian Moorman, signed last week, yielded 21.5 yards per return – the fourth-worst average in the NFL at the time he was cut by Buffalo on Tuesday.
Edge: Bears

Intangibles
Chicago won’t be in awe of Cowboys Stadium when they arrive. They’ve been here before. Two years ago, the Bears defeated Dallas 27-20 and helped set the stage for the eventual mid-season firing of head coach Wade Phillips. That game took place on Sunday. This one is happening on Monday night, when the Cowboys have thrived recently. Since 2007, they have won four of the last five times when they’ve played the final game on the NFL’s weekend football schedule.
Edge: Cowboys
 
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Cowboys won't have a history with regular refs
September, 30, 2012
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com

IRVING, Texas -- Under normal conditions, NFL teams could view the type of penalties officiating crews administer in the previous weeks.

That's not going to happen as the NFL enters its fourth week.

The regular referees were locked out by the NFL for the first three weeks of the regular season and with this week's agreement, the replacements are gone.

And while there is no review of what the referees did -- good or bad -- from this season, there is always some history hanging around. Walt Anderson's crew is doing Monday night's Cowboys-Bears game from Cowboys Stadium.

So coach Jason Garrett and the rest of the coaches do have a point of reference. Anderson's crew called the Cowboys' 2011 regular-season finale at the New York Giants. That was also the last game called by this crew because they didn't have any assignments in the playoffs.

Garrett said he hasn't totally given his team any updates on how Anderson's crew did last year.

"Not necessarily the whole team because we don't have any information from this year," Garrett said. "We have some history in the past and that's something that we'll continue to do as the year goes on, that will be part of our preparation process during the week. We don’t have that much history from this year though, so we've got to choose this information wisely and share the stuff we think is pertinent."
 
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Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys: NFL 'Monday Night Football' Bold Predictions
by Jeremy Sickel

The Chicago Bears travel to the house that Jerry Jones built for Monday Night Football tonight against the Dallas Cowboys. The game will feature two of the NFL's more Jekyll-and-Hyde-type quarterbacks.

Fans have grown accustomed to a roller coaster of emotions over the years while watching Jay Cutler and Tony Romo. The two signal-callers have experienced the highest of highs but also the more memorable lowest of lows.

There is no question that the ability is there from Cutler and Romo, but a lack of consistency and injuries to their supporting casts have prevented sustained success from the quarterbacks.

This combination has halted the Bears and Cowboys from providing a steady winner on the field as well.

You might not find a game on the NFL's Week 4 schedule that showcases more talent on both sides of the ball. However, that might also facilitate a chess match rather than the more entertaining shootout that might be expected.

While it won't matter how the results unfold, both teams are out to improve to 3-1 and take a step toward becoming one of the NFC's top teams.

Here is one bold prediction for each team in Monday night's matchup.

Bears Offense Held to Only Field Goals in Loss
Other than the New York Giants in Week 1's 24-17 victory, Dallas hasn't exactly faced elite offenses this season, but the Cowboys defense has been stout, giving up only 250 yards and 18 points per game.

While drawing the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers has certainly helped those numbers look so good, the Cowboys have the talent to slow down a lot of teams. Cutler and the Bears are no exception.

Though the Bears are putting up an average of 24.7 points through three games, their 290 yards per game of total offense ranks 27th in the league. While 2012 has been a little peculiar thus far, Chicago must do better against the likes of the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Rams.

A 2-1 record puts the Bears in a good position right now, but this team must improve as the season progresses to keep the winning trend going.

The Cowboys defense is capable of keeping Chicago's offense at bay on Monday night.

Dez Bryant Finally Finds the End Zone but on a Punt Return
Just like the guy throwing him the football (Romo), wide receiver Dez Bryant has endured an up-and-down career since entering the league in 2010 out of Oklahoma State.

The talent is obviously there, but Bryant's inconsistency has drawn major criticism. His inability to stay out of the spotlight and off the trainer's table has kept him out of the same circle as Larry Fitzgerald, Calvin Johnson and Roddy White when discussing the NFL's elite wideouts.

Bryant has yet to find the end zone through three games this season. The emergence of Kevin Ogletree has given Romo a more balanced attack and has taken away chances for Bryant and fellow wide receiver Miles Austin.

While this is certainly a good thing for the Cowboys, it makes it difficult to keep everyone happy.

The Bears' special teams coverage on punts has been good this year (8.0 yards per return on six attempts), but Bryant has returned two for scores in his career and could get off the schneid by making increasing that number to three.
 
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ThoughtExperiment said:
Welp, Spencer out. That won't help.

Maybe balanced by Forte being out or limited, though.
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micheal bush is a good player and a power runner.

Without spencer he is going to be tough to stop especially since we have no coleman ratliff or albright either.

If you look at bush's numbers from last year in oakland he had a better year than felix or demarco murray.

He is not a slouch.
 
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