Pride
09-24-2002, 03:47 PM
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/matchups/week4/bears-bills/
Chicago
( 2 - 1 , 1-0, road)
Buffalo
( 1 - 2 , 0-1, home)
Sun., 1 p.m. ET, FOX , Ralph Wilson Stadium
Why To Watch
Injuries have hampered the Bears' defense; it appeared to wear down over the course of last week's loss to the Saints. Without end Phillip Daniels, tackle Ted Washington and cornerback R.W. McQuarters again this week, Chicago will be missing half of its starting defensive line and its best cover man.
That unit generated three turnovers last week and it must continue to make big plays against an explosive and balanced Bills offense. Look for defensive coordinator Greg Blache to take some chances in Buffalo and the result will be Chicago's athletic, fast and physical linebackers flying all over the field. -- The War Room
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2002 Offensive team stats
STATISTICS CATEGORY NFL RANK
CHI BUF CHI BUF
21.3 33.0 Points/game 17 4
321.0 381.0 Total Yards/game 16 7
103.7 70.7 Rush Yards/game 18 28
29.0 20.0 Rush Attempts/game 12 29
217.3 310.3 Pass Yards/game 13 2
32.3 43.0 Pass Attempts/game 21 3
3 2 Interceptions Thrown 17(T) 7
3 11 Sacks Allowed 3 26 (T)
2002 Defensive team stats
STATISTICS CATEGORY NFL RANK
CHI BUF CHI BUF
21.7 34.7 Points/game 17 30
309.0 352.3 Total Yards/game 15 24
111.7 149.7 Rush Yards/game 19 28
197.3 202.7 Pass Yards/game 17 19
3 0 Interceptions 11(T) 30
6 12 Sacks 16 4
Chicago
( 2 - 1 , 1-0, road)
Buffalo
( 1 - 2 , 0-1, home)
Sun., 1 p.m. ET, FOX , Ralph Wilson Stadium
Why To Watch
Injuries have hampered the Bears' defense; it appeared to wear down over the course of last week's loss to the Saints. Without end Phillip Daniels, tackle Ted Washington and cornerback R.W. McQuarters again this week, Chicago will be missing half of its starting defensive line and its best cover man.
That unit generated three turnovers last week and it must continue to make big plays against an explosive and balanced Bills offense. Look for defensive coordinator Greg Blache to take some chances in Buffalo and the result will be Chicago's athletic, fast and physical linebackers flying all over the field. -- The War Room
Move beyond the basic stats and get what you're really looking for -- matchup overviews, predictions, strategy and game plan analysis. Ultimate Pro Football Matchups tell you who the experts think will win and why. Order now! $14.95
2002 Offensive team stats
STATISTICS CATEGORY NFL RANK
CHI BUF CHI BUF
21.3 33.0 Points/game 17 4
321.0 381.0 Total Yards/game 16 7
103.7 70.7 Rush Yards/game 18 28
29.0 20.0 Rush Attempts/game 12 29
217.3 310.3 Pass Yards/game 13 2
32.3 43.0 Pass Attempts/game 21 3
3 2 Interceptions Thrown 17(T) 7
3 11 Sacks Allowed 3 26 (T)
2002 Defensive team stats
STATISTICS CATEGORY NFL RANK
CHI BUF CHI BUF
21.7 34.7 Points/game 17 30
309.0 352.3 Total Yards/game 15 24
111.7 149.7 Rush Yards/game 19 28
197.3 202.7 Pass Yards/game 17 19
3 0 Interceptions 11(T) 30
6 12 Sacks 16 4