Chicago Bears Week 13: What To Look For

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Kyle Long must handle Ndamukong Suh.

This is going to be a fun matchup to watch. Suh is considered one of the best (if not the best) defensive tackles in the NFL. Long is quickly gaining attention as the same in his guard position.

After an outstanding rookie season, Long is the only offensive lineman to play all 11 games this season. He has been an anchor on the line. He has not given up a sack this season, and has allowed just one quarterback hit.

Suh has 32 tackles and 4.5 sacks this season. He strikes fear in the hearts of offensive tackles. He does so not only with his amazing ability, but also with some of his not-so-clean antics. He has been known to stomp on a player or two, or body slam or throw a forearm at a quarterback. Just ask Cutler.

Long will have to match Suh’s aggressiveness, and go right at him at the snap of the ball. If he can stay with him and use his aggressiveness against him (if he goes left hard then push him out further left than he wants, for example) and try to frustrate him. When that happens, get ready for all hell to break loose.

This matchup is going to be nasty and mean. Long does not back down from a challenge. I would not be surprised if it gets dirty between them. This will definitely be rated NC-17.

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