LAKE FOREST https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Jonathan-Bullard-Jersey , Ill. (AP)Jordan Howard found no room to run and Tarik Cohen was more of an invisible man than a flashy playmaker for the Chicago Bears. The inability to get the run game going was a huge factor in last week’s disappointing loss to Green Bay. And it’s something the Bears hope to correct when they host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. ”I think it’s executing better,” coach John Fox said Wednesday. ”You know, I think it was apparent that we struggled a little bit in that area. We’ve been that way in a couple games, been a little bit more successful in some than others. You know hopefully we get back more whole this week and see where that takes us.” The Bears (3-6) stumbled badly in a 23-16 loss to the Packers after showing signs that they might be poised for a turnaround. They won two of three and stayed with the NFC South-leading Saints in a loss at New Orleans prior to their bye. Chicago could have made a big statement by beating Green Bay even though the Packers were missing the injured Aaron Rodgers. Instead, the Bears delivered a big dud. The inability to get the ground game going and sustain drives played a key role in that. Sixth in the NFL in rushing entering last week’s game, the Bears managed just 55 yards on 17 carries. The little they got on the ground came from Howard. And with 54 yards on 15 attempts, it’s not as if the NFL’s fifth-leading rusher did a whole lot. Cohen carried one time for a yard and was also a non-factor in the passing game. Tops on the team with 29 receptions, he had just one 10-yard catch and was targeted twice. Then again, he was in on just 13 of the Bears’ 60 offensive plays. ”It’s hard not to get impatient and say, `Hey Akiem Hicks Color Rush Jersey , look we gotta get him on the field more,”’ offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains said. ”We’ve got to find different ways to get him the ball.”’ So why didn’t they? Loggains said Cohen needs to improve as a pass-blocker so he can be in on third downs and in the two-minute drill. He also needs to develop a better understanding of opposing defenses and how to run routes. Sometimes, the matchups just aren’t favorable. ”We might not feel great about Tarik in protection vs. Clay Matthews,” Loggains said. ”Or there may be a certain blitz they run. This game is about matchups for us as well as them and that is the first thing we look at when we decide who is going to be in the game.” The Bears also need to lean on Howard in order to maximize his production. But if they’re not moving the chains and keeping drives going, that also limits opportunities for Cohen. Chicago had 14 first downs last week compared to 18 for Green Bay. And the Packers had nearly an eight-minute advantage in time of possession – 33:53-26:07. A healthier right guard Kyle Long would boost the offensive line and help create room for the running backs. But the three-time Pro Bowl lineman has been dealing with a finger injury in recent weeks to go with the left shoulder and right ankle problems that go back to last season. He hurt his finger at New Orleans and left that game. Long was then held out of the lineup against Green Bay. Though he was in on one special teams play in the Packers game, the Bears are hoping what basically amounts to two weeks off will allow him to heal in time to face Detroit. They had center Cody Whitehair starting at right guard against the Packers and Hroniss Grasu playing center. ”I think there’s a few things going on,” Long said. ”But if you ask everybody in this locker room, everybody’s got a lot of stuff going on. You’ve got to be comfortable being uncomfortable.” — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles need to win and get help to keep playing and have a chance to defend their Super Bowl title.All the Washington Redskins can do now is play spoiler.It’s do-or-die for the Eagles (8-7) when they visit the Redskins (7-8) on Sunday. A victory coupled with a loss by the Vikings (8-6-1) at home against the Bears (11-4) gives Philadelphia the final wild-card spot and the NFC’s No. 6 seed. A loss sends them on an early vacation.Article continues below ...“It’s tough not to control your own destiny but at the same time, if you focus on everything else that is going on and we have a slip-up because we’re not focusing on our jobs, it’s really not going to matter Bobby Massie Jersey ,” Eagles tight end Zach Ertz said.The Eagles didn’t expect to be in this position after winning their first NFL championship since 1960. They were the clear favorites in the NFC East and thinking repeat, but inconsistency and injuries plagued them from the start.The Redskins were surprise division leaders when they opened 6-3. But they’ve lost five of six after starting quarterback Alex Smith and backup Colt McCoy went down with season-ending injuries.“We have to set our goals high and we have to try to figure out a way to beat Philadelphia and focus on what they do and try to come up with a plan to best put our players in a position to make plays and win the football game,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said.“That’s the only thing we can do right now moving forward. Are we sick about the position we’re in? Yes we are. There’s 15, 16 other teams that are in the same boat, and I expect they are going to go out and compete the last game of the year also. It’s no different here.”The Eagles have been resilient, rebounding after a 41-point loss to the Saints dropped their record to 4-6. They won two in a row only to suffer a disappointing overtime loss at Dallas and learning afterward that Carson Wentz would be sidelined by a back injury.Then Nick Foles stepped in and led Philadelphia to consecutive victories over 10-win teams. Foles, the Super Bowl MVP in the victory over New England, was outstanding in an upset win at the Los Angeles Rams and sensational in a comeback win over Houston.Now, he has to do it again and it may not be enough.If the Vikings win, the Eagles are eliminated. The playoff-bound Bears still have a chance to earn the No. 2 seed so a first-round bye is enough incentive for coach Matt Nagy to play his starters at Minnesota.The Eagles can only focus on the Redskins.“All we can control is our preparation and what we do on a day-in-and-day-out basis getting ready for the game https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Adrian-Amos-Jersey , staying in the moment, controlling what we can control,” Foles said.Here’s some things to watch for when the Eagles try to complete a season sweep against the Redskins:YOUNG AND OLDUndrafted rookie Josh Adams has emerged as Philadelphia’s leading rusher while Redskins veteran Adrian Peterson became the oldest player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season since John Riggins did it in 1984 for Washington.TRENCH BATTLESThe Eagles have one of the top offensive lines in the NFL. Right tackle Lane Johnson has dominated opponents lately, including J.J. Watt. Right guard Brandon Brooks was selected for his second straight Pro Bowl. The Redskins are also strong upfront. Their starting defensive linemen — Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne and Matt Ioannidis — have combined for 20½ sacks. Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan leads the team with 12.MIGHTY MOUSEDarren Sproles had 76 yards receiving in Philadelphia’s win against the Texans, including a 37-yard touchdown catch on fourth-and-2 on the offense’s opening drive. The speedy and diminutive Sproles has played four games in a row after missing 10 with a hamstring injury. He could be playing his last NFL game. The 35-year-old had planned to retire after this season, but isn’t certain after missing so much action.SCRAMBLER JOSHScrambling quarterbacks have given Philadelphia trouble this season. Deshaun Watson had 49 yards rushing last week. Washington’s Josh Johnson has run for 116 yards on 20 carries.RECORD-SETTERErtz broke Jason Witten’s single-season record for most receptions by a tight end. He has 113 and counting. Ertz has caught more passes (68) against the Redskins than any other team in his six-year career.