Redskins vs. Bears pre-game/predictions

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Redskins 24
Bears 9

First play from scrimmage will be a reverse to Santana Moss for a gain of 27 yards, setting the tone for a surprisingly, exciting offense this year....I hope

I agree. I think it'll be a surprise play. Maybe a playaction to Portis hitting Moss on a slant or I'd LOVE to see a reverse.

[BDBohnzie]

Redskins 20, Bears 14

Bears don't improve their below average defense, yet the Skins don't quite get the bus rolling downhill...

Portis runs for 90+ and a score, while Ramsey tosses for 230 a score (to Cooley of course) and 2 picks, the 2nd one deep in Bears territory, prompting the fans to chant "We want Brunell". Defense gets 2 crucial turnovers late in the game to thwart a Bears comeback, after the 2nd one, when Ramsey comes in to kneel on the ball, chants of "We Want Dallas" fill FedEx Field.

Orton is sacked 3 times, but hits Muhammad in the end zone twice. Neither Thomas Jones or Cedric Benson can get the running game going, and Doug Brien misses 2 field goals in the first half, swinging momentum towards the Skins D.

[wilsowilso]

I'm usually terrible at this but here goes. redskins 31 bears 20. I love our D, but something tells me things will really open up at some point during the game. This includes a Bears touchdown in the final five minutes.

[RedskinRat]

I'll err on the side of excitable early season positivity and go 34 - 6 Redskins win.

Our D will only allow field goals and Ramsey will look like he's been doing this forever.

Cue the Pastabelly/King lovefest and "well, what I meant was...."

FOOTBALL IS BACK! Wooohoo!

[dblanch66]

Redskins: 31
Bears: 3
Sean Taylor comes on a delayed blitz and hits Orton on the blindside causing a fumble that is scooped up by Lavar and he trundles into the endzone....in the 2nd quarter. Redskins 14, Bears 0 at that point...Once the Bears are one dimensional and have to come back, it's curtains...ya hear...curtains.

[RedskinRat]

And just to clarify, I see our D scoring two TD's.

[jermus22]

I'm gonna say. . . Redskins 17, Bears 9. This prediction is gonna be a little odd since I'm gonna take a guess at what happens each quarter:

1st Quarter (Chicago 3, Washington 0): Chicago will get off an early drive running the football and throwing screens and short passes. Thomas Jones will account for most of the yards both rushing and receiving, and the screens will capitalize on early blitzes from the Redskins, but da Bears will only manage a field goal. Washington's offense will struggle initially, but find some rhythm in the running game as they mount a time-consuming drive in the closing minutes.

2nd (Washington 7, Chicago 6): Washington's long drive, consisting mostly of runs, will lead to a touchdown at the early/midway point of this quarter. Chicago's offense will falter, but a Redskin turnover will give them good field position and lead to another field goal.

3rd (Washington 10, Chicago 6): Mostly a defensive quarter although Washington's ability to pound the ball and protect the qb will allow us to get another drive (perhaps a punt return from Brown will help). Ramsey will settle down into a short passing attack to complement the running game, allowing us to get another field goal.

4th (Washington 17, Chicago 9): A big special teams play from Jerry Azumah will allow Chicago to get another field goal, but the Bears will fail to make a lot of yards. The final half of the quarter will see Ramsey get in sync with his receivers on a few passes, allowing one final drive with the running and passing game working together to produce a touchdown.

That's my outrageous, stupid prediction (how many people really think all those specifics are gonna happen?). But I had fun doing it anyway. Truth is, I hope we destroy 'em 41-0. :smashfrea

[Red Robert]

Final score: Redskins 27
Da Bears 13

I expect a score on defense, interception likely.
I think Ramsey will play well but not stellar 12-20-140-1 TD
Portis will have a big game 125 yards or more.
Cooley and Nemo with TD'S

I am a homer but I really have a good feeling about this game.

Defense will give up some big gains but will force FG's.

Lets win this one stay healthy and get ready for Dallas.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by SUNRA

If Ramsey has one turnover and less than four sacks, the Redskins win 21, Chicago 7. Special teams is key in this game. We need Antonio Brown to get us near the middle of the field to allow Ramsey, Moss and Portis room to work. 2 TDs on offense. 1 TD from the defense. INT return from Sean Springs.

SUNRA presents a ray of sun in this thread.


My pick: B&G 21 dabears 13.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I'm not sure many points the SKINS will score, but I really don't see the Bears getting more than 10.

[That Guy]

skins win and cover, take the under, that's all that realy matters.

[Schneed10]

Is Ditka in the stands, or sitting on his ass at home because he couldn't hold an NFL job? On his ass at home, you say?

Da Skins 93
Da Bears -10

[Schneed10]

For a serious prediction, I'll say:

Redskins 20
Bears 10

I see us getting on top in this game in the first half and grinding it out. On the opening offensive drive we come out running right at them. Mainly with Portis, but some Betts mixed in. Ramsey hits Cooley and Patten on key 3rd down conversions to sustain the drive. Drive culminates in a short TD pass to Cooley.

First defensive series sets the tone. Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson go nowhere against us. Orton faces too many 3rd and longs and gets blitzed into oblivion.

From that point on we play ball control and call a conservative game, grinding it out on the ground and letting the D win it for us. Ramsey throws an interception that gets run back for a TD, just so we have a QB controversy continue in DC. Come on, can you really see this town without a QB controversy?

But that's the only TD the Bears put up. They get a field goal... maybe.

[jermus22]

I'm apt to change my prediction and agree with you Schneed. It could end up being a real surprise if Chicago's offense actually puts up more than 3 to 6 points against us.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Yeah, I seriously don't think the Bears O will put up more than a field goal or two.

Now Ramsey throwing an INT for a TD, THAT'S another story. I'm trusting him and I think that he'll come out shining.