Since the 21st century, every time a new season starts, when people talk about teams competing for the championship, the Chicago Bears seem to be an embarrassing existence.
If we say they are strong, they have only entered the playoffs four times after the millennium, which does not seem to be that strong. The Green Bay Packers are the king of the NFC North; if we say they are mediocre, they have entered the Super Bowl once and won once. Entering the National League finals, the overall performance was not inferior to any strong team.
The problem is instability.
The Chicago Bears are like a time bomb. No one knows when it will explode. More importantly, no one knows whether they will hurt their opponents or themselves.
The same is true for this season. Before the start of the season, no one listed the Chicago Bears as a championship team. However, after the start of the new season, they have made great progress and shown excellent momentum:
Currently, they firmly occupy the top spot in the NFC North with seven wins and two losses. Among the rivals in the same division, the Green Bay Packers have six wins and three losses, the Minnesota Vikings have six wins and four losses, and the Detroit Lions have four wins and five losses. Even in the entire league, their record ranks in the upper circle. On the league's official strength rankings, the Chicago Bears rank fifth, and excellent defense is still their greatest asset.
The biggest question now is: How long can the Chicago Bears maintain their strength? Facing the San Francisco 49ers, who currently rank first in both offense and defense in the league this season, can they get stronger when they encounter strength? Or will he reveal his true colors in front of a strong team?
What's more, these two teams have many entangled historical roots. In fact, the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers are also mortal enemies.
In the history of the Chicago Bears team, except for the current rivals in the National League North Division, every opponent has been a sworn enemy with gnashing teeth and sworn enemies; the Arizona Cardinals also maintained a relationship with the Chicago Bears due to the long time of team building. With the record for the most games in the league, they are also a group of mortal enemies, followed by the Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers.
The first meeting between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers can be traced back to the distant 1950. At that time, the Bears were in an absolutely dominant state and achieved a record of 17 wins and zero losses in one go. Later, during the 1980s, both teams At their peak, in the seven meetings in the previous five years, the Bears won three games and the 49ers won four. The turning point came in 1985.
That season was the year when the Chicago Bears' defensive team reached its peak. It was the best in history. Relying on their strong defensive team, they adopted the rookie running back William Fridge Perry (illiam- 'the-refrigerator'-perry) assumed the starting rushing role in a game that was later considered a humiliation for the San Francisco 49ers.
Because of Perry's outstanding performance in this game, he dominated the game, humiliated the San Francisco 49ers' defense, and finally helped the Chicago Bears take away a big victory with "26:10".
But then, Perry's career plummeted. He was always hampered by his weight and injuries. Although he stayed in the league for a full ten years, he had no other performance worth mentioning. In other words, the only highlight moment of the name "William Refrigerator Perry" is closely related to the San Francisco 49ers.
This shame was firmly imprinted on the history of the San Francisco 49ers. After that, the two teams entered a new matchup mode: the game at Candlestick Stadium, the San Francisco 49ers achieved eight straight wins; Soldier Field In the games, the Chicago Bears won all five games.
In other words, the two teams entered the home winning mode, which has lasted for twenty-six years. No matter whether the two teams are at their peak or at their trough, this has never changed. The last time the two teams met was in 2009, when the San Francisco 49ers defeated their opponent at Candlestick Stadium, continuing the tradition.
The intricate historical origins make every confrontation between the two teams particularly eye-catching. The most interesting part is here. Fans of both teams are constantly provoking their opponents, "If you have the guts, come to us." Win a game at home", and then wait for the opponent to come to your home court and give them the highest level of booing treatment.
Even if historical reasons are put aside, the state of the two teams this season is enough to attract attention. Strictly speaking, it should be a contest between two defensive groups: the league's first-ranked defensive group versus the league's second-ranked defensive group.
As for the offensive team, it is the league's No. 1 ranked team versus the league's No. 16 team. The gap is quite obvious. Therefore, the focus of this game is not only how much pressure the defense exerts on the offense, but how much intensity the defense can show and how long it lasts. Taking the rhythm of the game away from the offensive category and into the defensive realm, this will determine the balance of victory and defeat. plays a vital role.
There are actually many similarities between the two defensive groups: the ability of the frontline to surprise the quarterback, the ability to defend against runs on the ground, and the ability to compress the opponent's offensive zone. These are their strengths; but in comparison, the San Francisco 49ers The dominance on the front line is more outstanding, and the Chicago Bears' second-line defensive ability is even better.
In terms of purely paper strength, the San Francisco 49ers certainly have the advantage, but the actual situation of the game can only be tested through practice.
No one should forget and no one will forget that last season, the San Francisco 49ers faced the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers in two very embarrassing games. The former lost the game after giving up eight sacks cleanly, and the latter lost the game several times. It took many twists and turns to win the chicken soup battle, which has also become an important reason why people criticize the San Francisco 49ers for being too young.
The current young and energetic offensive team is indeed eye-catching. There is no doubt about their excellence. Even the biggest "Bambi opponent" Charles Davis cannot open his eyes and tell lies to deny it. It is natural. The West Coast offense has earned praise and recognition around the league.
In the battles, Lu Ke was always able to grit his teeth and persevere until the end. He even had to take one more breath and persevered until he won the game, facing the New Orleans Saints, the New York Giants, and Green Bay. For the Packers, this is true for all games. The loss to the New York Giants was in overtime; but in the face of pressure and pressure from top defenses, the offensive team's ability to handle setbacks and difficulties always seems to lack a little tenacity.
To put it simply, in the conflict war, the spear is still not sharp enough.
The same is true this season. Among the teams the San Francisco 49ers have faced so far, the best defensive team is the Seattle Seahawks, currently ranked third in the league, but it was a duel between deadly rivals in the same district, and all the atmosphere and content were different. The same; followed by the New York Giants, currently ranked fifteenth in the league.
In other words, among the nine wins so far, the only serious challenge for the San Francisco 49ers came from the Seattle Seahawks, but other than that, all the wins have not withstood the fierce impact of the top defensive team, which also makes Their offense went smoothly and they showed a sweeping momentum all the way.
Now, the Chicago Bears are the real test!
Whether it is the league or the team, everyone from top to bottom has shown full expectations. During the offseason, when the league arranged the schedule and broadcasts, more of them started to focus on the rise of the San Francisco 49ers and the history of the two teams. In the past, this matchup was scheduled for the Monday Night Game.
This is also the San Francisco 49ers' third night game this season.
But obviously, no one expected that things have reached their current position: the strong rise of the Chicago Bears and the sweep of the San Francisco 49ers, all of which have made this matchup interesting; what else can make this matchup interesting? Are Monday Night Games more interesting?
The answer is: This game will be held at Candlestick Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers.
So...what does this mean?
If we follow the rules of the past twenty-six years, this victory will belong to the San Francisco 49ers, and the San Francisco 49ers are in such a booming state this season, then what else can stop them? Can the league's second-ranked defense do it? More importantly, can this young offense continue San Francisco's tradition?
The pressure of nine consecutive wins is accumulating, and the morale of the Golden Ocean is at its peak. Now we must add the 26-year unbeaten home rule against the Chicago Bears. As a result, the San Francisco 49ers seem to be even more powerful. We can’t lose, both for the team and the fans.
What about the players?
Lu Ke can also faintly feel that his self-confidence is becoming slack. The problems he experienced last season have resurfaced this season. Compared with last year's five-game winning streak, they are now receiving more attention. They are also facing more pressure. After all, players are also ordinary people.
What's more, there are still many hidden dangers within the team that may break out at any time.
Therefore, Lu Ke has been reducing pressure on himself. To be more precise, don't think about the trivial matters off the court, the pressure of winning streaks, and the history of battles. Put everything aside for the time being and concentrate on this game, because every game is They are all different, and any slight oversight can lead to completely different results.
The truth is this, everyone knows it, but it is very difficult to actually do it. If the mentality can be controlled at will like a game, then the charm of the game will no longer exist. For Lu Ke, on the road of growth, he still has many things to learn and polish slowly.
This week's game against the Chicago Bears, if slightly neglected, may become a turning point in the season. Lu Ke must concentrate and go all out.
Before officially entering this game, Lu Ke still had tasks to count and basic points to stack up in the previous game. 2k reading network
