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NFL MNF 2012 Wk 4 - Chicago Bears (2-1) vs Dallas Cowboys (2-1) - 2nd Half - Madden '13 - HD

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The last time the Bears came to town it was a one sided match as Jay Cutler sliced and diced the Cowboys' secondary and finished the night 21-of-29 for 277 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions.

This time around the Cowboys are hoping a much-improved secondary can keep Cutler from carving them up.

Stop the run: Stopping the run is crucial for the Cowboys to beat the Bears.  For one, the Bears' running game isn't at full strength and although Matt Forte is said to be the starter for Monday night, I don't expect him to see much action coming back from a high-ankle sprain.  Michael Bush will be the workhorse of that offense until Forte is 100%.  Bush isn't exactly a homerun hitter but he's a big back that will lower the boom when given space.

Matchup to watch: Matt Forte/Michael Bush vs. Cowboys' Defensive Line

Blitz Cutler: One thing Rob Ryan should have learned from the Seattle Seahawks game is to let DeMarcus Ware be himself.  You've got the second fastest player to 100 career sacks on your team, use him.  The Green Bay Packers proved that knocking Cutler around is the way to make the Bears implode.  I expect a healthy dose of Ware from all angles on Monday night.

Matchup to watch: J'Marcus Webb vs. DeMarcus Ware

Protect Tony Romo: The "Cowboys offensive line" needs to collectively pull their heads out of their [expletives].  I can't put in any simpler than that.  The line must pull their heads out of their rear ends and protect Romo.  It won't be an easy feat against a Bears' defensive line that leads the league in sacks, but they must find a way to do it. 

The Bears defensive line, much like the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, are built to get after the quarterback, establishing the run could negate some of that speed off the edges and get those guys tired as the game progresses.

Matchup to watch: Cowboys offensive line vs. Bears defensive line

Win the Special Teams Battle:  The Cowboys have had some "hiccups" on special teams.  Their most recent "hiccup" came on punt protection and got starting punter Chris Jones hurt.  The Cowboys will rolling out former Buffalo Bills and newly signed punter Brian Moorman to face the Bears on Monday.  Not saying he should, but if I were Joe DeCamilis, I would keep every punt away from Devin Hester.

Matchup to watch: Devin Hester vs. the Cowboys' special teams unit

Remain disciplined:  The Cowboys are one of the most penalized teams in the NFL so it should come as no surprise; they need to eliminate those mental mistakes.  

The defense has bailed the offense out in every game this season and penalties are the main cause for the offense's woes.  Eliminating those penalties will not only keep the defense fresh, but also it will keep you out of third-and-20 situations.

Matchup to watch: The Cowboys vs. themselves

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