Exactly! My only criticism is that sometimes you can be too aggressive. Perfect example is going for it in the red zone on 4th and 6. We literally threw away three points! We are not Detroit. Philadelphia or Kansas City on 4th and short.
Secondly, should we consider using Malik on a few plays; much like some teams have done successfully in the past? Nothing against Love, but Malik has some extraordinary mobility that need not be wasted. It is better than a run up the middle on 4th and six in the red zone.

Lame: Xavier McKinney. For the second consecutive week he shoots off his big mouth and fails to back it up on the field. Shut up and play, man!

LVN. Another week of being the invisible man. Gute, stop drafting projects in the first round! Projects are for rounds 5-7. The first round is for guys that can play, not backups from mediocre Big 10 teams.

That was a terrible coaching performance on both sides of the ball, but not STs. Poor planning, preparation, tactics, personnel choices and in game adjustments. A total failure to show learning from the bye week. LaFleur does not have what it takes. How many seasons of pretending must we endure?

This game is a good example of why there is no statistical significance between controlling the clock and winning the game. The Packers controlled the game and they still won by luck. They should have lost this game. If Brooks does not get a finger on that kick it would be a good field goal. The key to winning is to take every opportunity to score on offense. The Packers did not do that yesterday. Yes they did enough to stay in the game but they are still making mistakes that a championship team does not make. They have many weapons but it seems like they do not use all of them.

So much outrage here that Jonathan didn't even bother to mention how our QB played, which is actually kind of important. I'm happy to report that our QB played well!

While this was not the blowout win that so many fans had convinced themselves was to be expected, it is quite a stretch to say that the Packers were thoroughly outplayed. It was even-steven, which was reflected in the score. The Bears successfully played ball control, which is why they dominated time of possession and number of plays. However, they only gained 25 more yards than the Packers did. The Packers averaged 8.5 yards per play, while the Bears averaged 5.8 yards per play. The Packers outclassed them on special teams, with their only punt pinning the Bears at their 5-yard line, a nice punt return by Jayden Reed, and a game-winning blocked field goal by Karl Brooks. The Packers had only 3 penalties for 25 yards (one of which was total BS) while the Bears had 7 penalties for 50 yards. The Packers had 3 sacks, and the Bears had only one. The Packers beat them fair and square. They did not benefit from bad calls or any other random factors.

At least for me I got out of this game who Love is and I think - what we dont see in practice, is what has shaped this game plan of LeFlowers. Were run run pass for a reason and its because Love cant read a defense and is Mr Interception.
He's made poor decisions all year, threw into coverage, leads the league in interceptions, was an interception machine in college with 17 his senior year and that's twelve game season.
Last year at the end he was a fluke. Shocked me based on his college performance and lack of nfl playing time but the real Love has emerged. He aint too bright.
I would not be shocked to see this team go on a five game skid. We almost lost yesterday to a not very good bears team. Good news if yesterday was one of Williams better days the bears are in trouble for years to come, the guy aint that good.

GAME BALLS

Christian Watson —
He definitely deserves a game ball. If anyone questions who our number 1 WR is I think you can look at Watson and call him 1A for us. 1B is Reed. But Watson shows what he can do when given the opportunity. They need to go to him a lot more! That diving catch was a thing of beauty.

Josh Jacobs —
Jacobs definitely deserves a game ball. He is just the hardnose runner that we need. We haven't had a RB like him in a long time. Someone that can run with power and make people miss. I love Jones and do miss him. But, Jacobs is a complete RB and he was worth every penny they gave him.

Karl Brooks —
I don't care if he did anything the rest of the game. He gets a game ball for winning us the game by blocking the kick. I love Brooks too. I want to see him get more opportunities.

Brenton Cox —
I moved Cox to the game ball category. He made an impact almost immediately. Was he perfect, no. Did he have some plays where he wasn't blocked and he made a play. Yes. But the key was he made the play. He imo gets a game ball because for the first time in GB he got a real shot and he capitalized on it. He was credited with 3 tackles. 1 being a sack and the other 2 were tackles for a loss. He also had 2 QB hits.

UNSUNG HERO

Daniel Whelan -
He had the one tremendous punt that finished at the 5. Had Bellantine not stopped it at the 5, it probably was going to the 1-2. That was a great punt. But that isn't why he is the unsung hero. I don't know if anyone noticed, but on one of the extra points the snap was on the ground and Whelan was able to pick it up and get it set. The Packers won by 1 point. If not for that snap being picked up they would be tied at the end of the game (if everything plays as normal).

LAME CALLS

Redzone offense -
Packers were 3-5 in the redzone. They had one turnover, and another turnover on downs. They got down the field every possession but 1. But when they got to the redzone they bogged down. They have to find ways to score TD's in the redzone. I think one thing they need to do down there more is to find Watson and Kraft. They are 2 of the biggest targets. Find a way to get them the ball whether its 1 on 1 or something.

Refs -
How do you miss the RB false starting? HOW? Crap like that I want them to be able to challenge that crap.

FINAL WHISTLES

I have seen so many complaining about the defense. Yes they weren't great. But lets give the Bears some props here. Even as much as it pains me. But the offense was nothing like they have seen so far. In a week they changed the offense completely. The defense said they were not expecting to see him scrambling and running like that. So they had to make an adjustment.

I see that Hafley was in the lame call category. but what is he supposed to do? the front 4 is not getting a rush. The CB's are not good. The blitzes didn't work. At some point we need to stop blaming the coaches and blame the players.

One major thing that I think got cleaned up big time is the penalties. The one on McKinney was a joke. But they cleaned that up big time. They had 3 for 25 yards. Way better!

No matter if we win by 1 or 80, we WON!!! We beat the Bears!

We are 7-3!

Lets enjoy some Victory Monday!

I will add a lame call. My prediction of the Packers covering the spread. Yes last week I saw unicorns and rainbows. We were playing a team on the decline that seemed to have little to offer on offense. I did not factor in that it was a rivalry game where they have not won in 10 games and they were playing at home. The cherry was the change of an OC. I should have expected enough of a change in the game plan to make the game interesting.

Oh well we learn.

Yes this team is extremely frustrating.

I try to stay even keel watching the games. This team expects to just show up and get a win, reading what is expected of them just doesn’t work, it has to be earned. The defense has to many holes in it. Q. Walker is extremely talented but lacks the mind set to show it. Unfortunately, K. Clark and Alexander look like the brutality of the game has caught up to them, sad to say.

Something is wrong when it's Detroit scoring a TD on their first 7 possessions, not the Packers. Maybe it says something about the Packers D holding them to 17 the last game. Is MLF trying to save wear on the tires?

As with my golf game, it is better to be lucky than good. Take the win and be grateful. Made the Bears look good.

The thing that I think I saw and can't get out of my head is an incident during the on-field celebration after the block. Coach LaFleur was hugging a player (Brooks) and Gary (52) pushed LaFleur with a fist to the chest. It was an abrupt "get the f___ out of here" push that seemed out of place for the scene. Did anyone else see thing or were my beers clouding my vision?

What should be sad and piss off a lot of you fans is the wasted fn first round picks Gutt did. Had he done his homework, had scouts who knew talent, avoided guys who were injury prone and werent too bright, he may have been able to put together a formindable team.
Alexander and Stokes, two totally wasted picks who have done nothing. Has Stokes in what five years even had an interception. Has Alexander ever tackled someone one on one? Is Clay the laziest line backer in football. All I see is him standing a round a lot watching others make tackles. Vand Ness? Gary showed up in the end for one big play, thats who he is and was at Mich, one big play guy and you think wow he is something. Ya you got that right he sure is.
Our two picks arent much better. Watson finally caught a tough pass. He finally got in the open without a db on his back, but the guy fell down actually. Reed and Doubs didnt go missing, Love was fixated on looking for Watson all game and not doing any progressions.
You guys will hate Love by the end of next year and will be screaming for Gutt to be replaced too.

I give some credit to the Bears. They played a very good game, and the offense may have found something to hang it's hat on. Hopefully, they can take a game from the Lions and Vikes. Their defense is legit.

Really disappointed with the offense in red zone. MLF admitted it, as he should have; but that pass call on 2nd and 1 was just brutal.

KC is my family's AFC team, and last week we were all in front of the TV on their last play yelling for a block and it came to be. Same scenario with the Pack this week. I told my daughter we're getting really good at this. LOL and GPG!

Longtimers here have heard this rant before: if the Packers defense shut down opponents all season and the team only scored a field goal each game, they would win the Super Bowl having scored 60 points all season. Statistically the worst offense in the league and yet the Super Bowl champs. So when you look only at stats to determine a winner vs. a loser keep in mind my example.

Stats are nice to fill time between games. But in reality(another rant) the NFL doesn't reward or penalize teams based on style points. Detroit beat Jacksonville by a mile but does that improve their chances of winning it all? No.

"Any given Sunday".

I'll take a sloppy win over a 'clean' victory any day.

Red zone problems again. Pack was going up against the best red zone defense and did not assert themselves. That is typical of this team, they can't go up against the top tier whether that is a whole team or a top performing unit of a team.

Since Jeff Hafley got to Green Bay and all the way through training camp we heard about him coaching players to play aggressive, fast and free, with the caveat that an occasional explosive play might be allowed. When are we gonna see that? Is the defense playing it safe because the offense is inept and can’t score? I guess that’s complementary football?

Why doesn't someone, anyone, discipline or bench Rashan and Kenny? I'd prefer to rely on Brenton Cox and my grandmother.
The team has invested millions in these two and I consider both of them to be robbing the team. And, I was not going to jump up and down because Rashan finally came up with ONE sack @ the 11th hour. San Fran is right around the corner and I expect nothing to change.

Gute just cannot whiff on this upcoming draft re: DB's and DL's

Make no mistake, the Bears have players…DJ Moore, Swift and Allen… against our makeshift secondary and a scrambling QB..and its not like the Bears have been getting blown out in games. The NFC north is more competitive than it has been in the past and division games usually mean more and they’re always tough regardless of record.

The mistakes…. early interception in the red area, Clock management in the final 4 min., passing game problem's.( could be bears corner talent… Im not sure what their talent is, packers route designs? was there not separation ? Oline allowed too much pressure? QB decision timing? who knows?Im not sure why TEs or double TEs weren’t deployed more…could be how the Bears have their D set up, could be one of the back up TEs were injured….who knows. Maybe kraft was used for blocking to make the run game more effective… I mean , could be a whole host of reasons.

Carl Brooks was getting massive pressure every time he was put in…even aside from the tipped ball. It was noticeable if you rewatch his snaps. He has flashed since he was drafted and I hope that trnd continues.

Our Defense we are running .......DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT PERSONNEL TO DO IT......We need 2-DE's and a big bad ass DL, 2-better CB's and a ILB. Offense needs a healthy OL...stronger OC, Dynamic running back that is healthy and an Elite WR to show the pups the way. That's a lot of parts we're missing or are currently hurt. Not making a move on the cheap at the deadline to fix none of these means we will not be going deep in the playoffs without A LOT OF remembering how we played and coached last season. The first 4-5 picks in the draft need to be DE's and hog DL with power and top OC and buy a top 5 CB in FA as well as WR....The post season run has become a distant expectation for me....We have massively regressed from the post season last year without too much turnover. A.Jones moving on has been a big set-back. I love Jacobs, but we are missing a jitterbug RB badly.

Hafley is much like the previous, doesnt trust his players and is afraid of getting burnt...plus not many of the front line players on D are very dynamic, as in LVN...Gary gets almost zero help from the others, and rarely do you hear Clark mentioned...

Van Ness is a bust.

All I can say again is this - It was a trap game and we played down to the Bears level. This is all on the coaching staff. Defensively we knew that the Bears new OC was going to get his QB going and that was by him running and we didnt organize our guys to get pressure on him and tackle him. We knew that we needed to score points but we still left too many out there and we still have not figured out what to do in the Red Zone and now Love seems paralyzed when down there and the Oline doesnt open any holes or get any push. Lafleur needs to figure this out and fast. And for all those who are saying that a win is a win - it needs to be more of a smack in the face. Face we played poorly all around and we should have lost but we got lucky. Just like the Lions did when they were not called for an obvious PI that game where Goff through 5 picks but they won. So what did they do - they came out the next game and smoked the Jags. Now we need to go into San Fran with a different mindset and beat the 49ers. It wont be an easy time but it is doable as they have lost 5 games and 3 at home. We wont get lucky against them but it just might be our game of the season.

One of the most impressive players yesterday was Edgerrin Cooper on kick off coverage. He is a beast and needs more snaps on defense. Quay Walker is athletic as can be but he is not cutting it as the "Green Dot" man in the middle. We can see it with our eyes and only hope that Hafley and Gutey see it too.

I only hope the Bears give as much trouble (or more) against the Vikings and Lions.
Go Packers!!!

Spot on!

Lame - Defensive scheming this week. With so many sacks in previous games AND a new OC, it was very evident that CHI would (1) rely on getting the ball out of Williams hands quickly, and (2) rely on his legs when necessary. I find it hard to believe that Hadley didn't scheme for both? So, he shows us the Barry-esk soft zones on obvious passing downs? Really?

I understand that injuries to DBs/lack of talented CBs is an issue. But why not blitz more often, and early? I've lost a lot of faith in the Hadley decision now. And that's saying something given the Joe Barry era.

MLF - In 2 words, very confusing? Strange play calling that almost sunk us. So many examples of this, its not worth mentioning. Not COTY candidate yet.

Game balls- ALL of these young players. The individual efforts of these players- making great individual plays - seem to counter balance the "strange" coaching decisions.

Conclusion- Better, more realistic game planning by this coaching staff. They must present REALISTIC game plans to each game. Quicker adjustments wouldn't hurt either. Why wait for half time (or later) if your pass rush isn't getting pressure? GPG