Tennessee 21, Chicago 14- The Chicago Bears had a 7-0 lead after one quarter of play against the NFL's only remaining unbeaten team, but behind another steady performance by QB Kerry Collins the Titans fought back and denied the Bears an upset bid. Collins was 30-of-41 for 289 yards and two touchdowns and LenDale White also rushed for a score to help the Titans (9-0) to their 12th straight regular season victory, a franchise record. The Bears held the Titans to just 20 yards rushing, but Chicago was just 3-of-14 on third downs and Chicago's offense could not muster up a threat until late in the fourth when Rex Grossman kept it for a 1-yard score to make it 21-14. Tennessee will try and sweep the NFC North in a few weeks when they go to Detroit for a Thanksgiving Day showdown.
Next game: Chicago (5-4) at Green Bay (4-5)
Jacksonville 38, Detroit 14- Daunte Culpepper made his return to the NFL, but it wasn't nearly enough for the Lions who are still searching for their first win of the 2008 season. Culpepper looked the part of a rusty, 31-year old quarterback completing only 5-of-10 passes for 104 yards and an interception.Kevin Smith carried for 96 yards and a touchdown and Michigan State alum Drew Stanton came in to replace Culpepper and went 6-of-8 for 94 yards and a touchdown. The day, however, belonged to David Garrard, Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jacksonville offense. Garrard was 18-of-25 for 238 yards passing and 2 touchdowns, while Jones-Drew ran for 70 yards and three scores. The road doesn't get any easier for Detorit, who may be starring down a possible winless season, just the second in NFL history. The Dolphins only mustered a win last year after the threat of an 0-16 season, and there's still plenty of time for the Lions, but the road ahead is much more daunting. Their next 5 games are against teams with winning records and their last two (New Orleans and at Green Bay are both 4-5) aren't ny easier.
Next game: Detroit (0-9) at Carolina (7-2)
What does it mean for Minnesota- The Vikings (5-4) moved into a first place tie atop the NFC North division standings thanks to Tennessee's victory over the Bears and, of course, Minnesota's exciting 28-27 win over rival Green Bay. The Vikings are gonna be rooting for the Packers in next week's game against Chicago regardless of whether Minnesota wins or loses at Tampa Bay. A Minnesota win and a Chicago loss means the Vikings will sit alone in first place heading into week 12. If both the Bears and Vikings lose then there will be a three-way tie for first, but at least Minnesota will still be in first place and not have to catch up. But in order to keep from complicating things the Vikings should just concentrate on picking up a road win against the Buccaneers (6-3). Minnesota hasn't won in Tampa since 1997. Adrian Peterson needs to continue his outstanding play if the Vikings want to have a chance in this one. Peterson has had four straight 100-yard rushing performances and now leads the NFL in rushing after last week's game against the Packers, in which Peterson eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark (1,015) for the second straight season.
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If Orton plays I think the Bears should beat the Packers.
People keep worrying about the qb situation in Chicago. And while Grossman isn't a good qb, the defense is what worries me and needs more attention.
The pass defense is awful, ranked #30 in the league. This is totally unacceptable, especially when old man Kerry Collins looks like an all-pro out there.
The Bears haven't been the same defense since Bob Babich took over as defensive coordinator.
I'm not sure if it's the scheme or the players not making plays, but something's gotta give.
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