Writer debate on the Bears' chances to use their run-game against the Packers on Sunday
While the Bears were able to pull off a win against the 49ers in Week 1, they did it without their running game. Indeed, even though the conditions were forcing both teams to run the ball, the Bears only ran for 99 yards with a yard per rush of 2.7.
It's safe to say that this won't cut it if Chicago wants to continue to have success. Well, here is what Bears senior writer Larry Writer had to say on the Bears running game.
Will the Bears be able to move the ball on the ground?
A productive running game Sunday night no doubt would open up the air attack and keep the Bears out of predictable passing situations. More is needed from running backs Khalil Herbert (9 carries for 45 yards) and David Montgomery (11-28), who were held to a combined 71 yards on 26 carries by the 49ers, a 2.7-yard average.
The Vikings compiled 126 yards on the ground and averaged 4.5 yards per carry in their Week 1 win over the Packers, with running back Dalvin Cook generating 90 yards on 20 attempts.
Green Bay's 3-4 defense features nose tackle Kenny Clark, outside linebackers Rashan Gary and Preston Smith, inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, cornerback Jaire Alexander and safety Adrian Amos.
"They have great players," Fields said. "They have a great front. They have a great secondary. They have great linebackers too. We're just going to have to get the run game going and then everything plays off of that."
A productive running game Sunday night no doubt would open up the air attack and keep the Bears out of predictable passing situations. More is needed from running backs Khalil Herbert (9 carries for 45 yards) and David Montgomery (11-28), who were held to a combined 71 yards on 26 carries by the 49ers, a 2.7-yard average.
The Vikings compiled 126 yards on the ground and averaged 4.5 yards per carry in their Week 1 win over the Packers, with running back Dalvin Cook generating 90 yards on 20 attempts.
Green Bay's 3-4 defense features nose tackle Kenny Clark, outside linebackers Rashan Gary and Preston Smith, inside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell, cornerback Jaire Alexander and safety Adrian Amos.
"They have great players," Fields said. "They have a great front. They have a great secondary. They have great linebackers too. We're just going to have to get the run game going and then everything plays off of that."
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