The Chicago Bears deserve a lot of credit for getting off to a 3-0 start. This despite plenty of hiccups along the way. However, good luck has also played a significant part in it as well. They didn’t have to face Kenny Golladay in the opener against Detroit. Saquon Barkley tore his ACL early against the Giants. Then last week Julio Jones wasn’t able to play in Atlanta due to a hamstring injury.
Not having to face such a wealth of talent no doubt aided the Bears in their winning streak. Now it seems that good fortune may smile on them again. The Indianapolis Colts are up next for Chicago. Their first opponent with a winning record this season. After that, they’ll have a quick turnaround on Thursday Night Football against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Unfortunately for the Bucs, they may have to navigate that same stretch without one of their best offensive weapons. Wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered a hamstring pull and will miss this Sunday’s game with expectations he may likely miss the Thursday night matchup as well.
#Bucs productive WR Chris Godwin had his MRI yesterday, and the test confirmed a mild hamstring pull, source said. He’s out this week, and based on the schedule, potentially next Thursday vs the #Bears. But shouldn’t be much more after that.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2020
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Chicago Bears have their last chance to beat Brady
This is favorable news for the Bears. Godwin had over 1,300 yards receiving last season. He was off to another good start in 2020 before getting hurt. Not having him is an undoubted blow to Brady who managed just 217 yards passing in Week 2 when the receiver also didn’t play. That said Tampa Bay still has Mike Evans and the emerging Scott Miller as well.
This will be a big game for the Bears in every way. It’s an NFC clash so there may be playoff implications. More than that is the history. Since 2000, Brady has played against Chicago five times. He is a perfect 5-0 in those games. This might end up being the Bears’ last opportunity to topple the future Hall of Famer.
Employing his former nemesis Nick Foles could give them some much-needed help. Then again it should come down to whether the defense can stop him from, well, being Tom Brady.
