Johnson vs Flores: Heavyweight battle in Chicago
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Ben Johnson and Brian Flores are set for yet another heavyweight bout. All lovers of this special game benefit: https://t.co/V304fGfAqF
I think one of Ben Johnson or Brian Flores is going to come out of this game looking real good in the national media and that team will have a lot of hype going forward.
Matt LaFleur getting the belt this week:
"Green Bay at the Jets is suddenly gigantic... I guarantee you some of that locker room has lost faith in Matt LaFleur."@colincowherd argues LaFleur & the Packers are in a must-win situation against the Jets pic.twitter.com/gCyfkssbS1
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) September 16, 2026
StickierBuns wrote:
Matt LaFleur getting the belt this week:
https://x.com/TheHerd/status/2100267656565670096?s=20
Lol, it’s week one … Lost part of the locker room!?! Got to love the hot takes.
But yeah, rough media week for them.
The undercard of this heavyweight bout will feature Garrett Bradbury vs. Big Citrus. Garrett's pass blocking grade last week was 43. He is the obvious weak spot on a pretty good OL.
GB didn't give up a sack, but had 2 pressures, 2 hurries and 1 penalty.
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medaille wrote:
Lol, it’s week one … Lost part of the locker room!?! Got to love the hot takes.
But yeah, rough media week for them.
It isn't just one week. It is 6 losses in a row, and 2 epic collapses against divisional foes.
MaroonBells wrote:
The undercard of this heavyweight bout will feature Garrett Bradbury vs. Big Citrus. Garrett's pass blocking grade last week was 43. He is the obvious weak spot on a pretty good OL.
GB didn't give up a sack, but had 2 pressures, 2 hurries and 1 penalty.
Garett Bradbury did not manhandle the Carolina Panthers; instead, he was the one being manhandled and was heavily criticized on X after struggling against them.
During the Chicago Bears' regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers, starting center Garrett Bradbury faced significant physical struggles and was frequently overpowered by Carolina's interior defensive front.
Low PFF Evaluation: Pro Football Focus handed Bradbury a 49.9 overall offensive grade for the game, ranking him 24th out of 26 qualified centers for Week 1. His pass-blocking grade fell to a lowly 43.5
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Cricket wrote:
Garett Bradbury did not manhandle the Carolina Panthers; instead, he was the one being manhandled and was heavily criticized on X after struggling against them.
During the Chicago Bears' regular season opener against the Carolina Panthers, starting center Garrett Bradbury faced significant physical struggles and was frequently overpowered by Carolina's interior defensive front.
Low PFF Evaluation: Pro Football Focus handed Bradbury a 49.9 overall offensive grade for the game, ranking him 24th out of 26 qualified centers for Week 1. His pass-blocking grade fell to a lowly 43.5
Bears rushed for 291 yards and 6 rushing TD's. I don't think they are too concerned about Bradbury yet. Flores will have something for Bradbury.
I don't expect the Vikings to win but they should have swept them last year. So it is possible.
A Vikings win would turn the NFCN upside down and inside out. National media would be searching for excuses why the Bears lost instead why the Vikings won.
If the Vikings lose Wentz will take the blame and the JJM backers will be calling KOC inept for not starting him.
Win or Lose sentiment flops around like a fish out of water from week to week. I love the NFL.
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