Scouting

Panther fans know their Panthers, but sometimes it’s knowing the skinny about our opponents.  The C3 Scouting Report gives you the lowdown on this week’s opponent Chicago Bears

Overall:

Division: NFC North

Record: 2-2

Division Standing: 2nd (0-1)

Streak: 1 Loss

Rookie class contributions: Very High

Last Meeting: Week 8, 2012. Chicago 23, Carolina 22

Offense

Total Offense	20th	349 yds/gm
Scoring	T-17th	106.8 ypg
Rushing	20th	106.8
Passing	14th	22.2

Key Players: Jay Cutler, QB; Brandon Marshall, WR; Jermon Bushrod, LT; Matt Forte, RB; Martellus Bennett, TE;

Hot Players:

• Martellus Bennett, TE - 2nd among TE in receiving yards: 29 rec 295 yards 4 TDs. 9 catches 134 yds vs Packers.
• Matt Forte, RB- (8th overall) 122 yds rushing 5 rec 49 yds

Tendencies:

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Rushing:

Directional Statistics

Rk based on carries	RB Carries	LEFT END	LEFT TACKLE	MID/ GUARD	RIGHT TACKLE	RIGHT END
23	81	15%	11%	42%	19%	10%

With QB Jay Cutler and WR Brandon Marshall having so much history (some describe them as being like a married couple in many ways), Marshall and Cutler often know what Marshall is going to do even before the snap. WR Alshon Jeffery gets targeted seemingly randomly from game to game but can be a big force. Martellus Bennett, coming over from the New York Giants, is second in receiving among NFL TEs. RB Matt Forte is an accomplished RB who is a great receiver out of the backfield available for check-downs and the occasional wheel route. This offense has a TON of talent at the skill positions and as long as Cutler can be protected, they have the ability to beat you either on the ground or in the air.

Execution Last Week:

Passing: Poor: Jay Cutler - 22/34 256 yds 2 TDs, 2 INTs

Rushing: Good: Matt Forte - 23 car 128 yds, 0 TDs

                 Ka’deem Carey - 14 car 72 yds 0  TDs

Defense:

Total	22nd	372.8 yds/game
Scoring	22nd	25 ppg
Rushing	20th	122.5 ypg
Passing	20th	250.2 ypg

Key Players: Jared Allen, DE; Lance Briggs, LB; Tim Jennings, CB;

Hot Players: Kyle Fuller, CB (3 INTs in last 3 games - named NFC Rookie of the Month for September)

Defensive Scheme: - Base 4-3 defense; lots of zone coverage with emphasis on creating turnovers.

 

Full Tendency Report: (offense)

http://www.footballguys.com/chi.tendencies.cfm

Last week’s performance: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280chi.htm

Execution Last Week: vs. pass: Very Poor - Aaron Rodgers: 22-28 302 yds, 4 TDs, 0 INTs

vs. Run: Good: Eddie Lacy: 17 car 48 yards 1 TD.

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Coaching:

Head Coach: Marc Trestman (10-10 with Chicago as Head Coach)

Offensive Coordinator: Aaron Kromer

Offensive Scheme: West Coast

Defensive Coordinator: Mel Tucker

Defensive Alignment: 4-3

Tendencies:

Standing (hotseat or secure): Secure - for now. Marc Trestman is sitting right at .500 in his second season, so he’ll be given some time to get the Bears back to their winning ways. However, they fired Lovie Smith (now Tampa Bay’s head coach) for posting consecutive 10-6 records. Trestman must win the NFC North this year or next to likely keep his job. The bar in Chicago is pretty high.

Injury Report:

• Roberto Garza - Out (Ankle)
• Shea McClellin - Out (Hand)
• Sherrick McManis - Out (Quad)
• Jeremiah Ratliff - Out (Concussion)
• Matt Slauson - Out (Ankle)
• Brandon Marshall - Questionable (Ankle)
• Chris Conte - Questionable (Shoulder)
• Jared Allen - Questionable (Illness)
• Ryan Mundy - Probable (Shoulder)
• Trevor Scott - Probable (Foot)