Bears and Rams seek to halt free fall at Soldier Field
Chicago Bears 4-3 and Los Angeles Rams 5-2 both endured three straight losses as they head to Sunday noon clash. injuries and defensive lapses haunt both sides while Everett and Ellard pace the Rams offense and Harbaugh/Tomczak split quarterback duties for the Bears. A loss would deepen their slide and hurt postseason hopes.
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Rams at Bears: Bears favored as tied NFL clash looms
Rams 5 2 visit 4 3 Bears with a 2 point edge in betting. Everett for Rams and Harbaugh for Bears spark injuries and turnover issues. Ellard targets, Greene sacks, Dent and Dent injuries cloud lineup as Bears seek to end three game slide while Rams chase third straight loss.
Temple Owls Eyes First Win Against NIU After Week Off
Temple, 0-7, takes a much needed off week as they prepare to host Northern Illinois. Coach Jerry Berndt emphasizes not losing a game this season and aims to snap the skid with help from defenders Swift Birch and Craig Jackson and receiver Kevin McCoy returning. NIU arrives at 5-2 with a strong wishbone attack led by Stacey Robinson.
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Peete family reunion looms as Lions face Packers
Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Rodney Peete, a sixth round pick after Green Bay passed, starts against the Packers in Milwaukee. Detroit ranks 1-6 with 28 turnovers and 33 sacks, while Green Bay, 3-4, has struggled with consistency but aims to fix first-half shortcomings. Peete’s father Willie is Green Bay’s backs coach and hopes for a strong outing.
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Badgers eyeing two offenses as Illinois defense tested
In Champaign, ninth-ranked Illinois and Wisconsin prepare for a keen Big Ten clash. Wisconsin's Sean Wilson steps in at quarterback while Illinois weighs which offensive looks the Badgers will run.
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