Bears Lose Rain-Soaked Rock Fight to the Seahawks, Drop Franchise Record-Tying 10th Straight Game
Game Recap
The Chicago Bears final home game of the season against the Seattle Seahawks was offense optional, as rain poured down on Soldier Field in what amounted to a cold, wet rock fight. The Seahawks won the game, 6-3, and Chicago tied a franchise record by dropping their tenth matchup in a row.
The Bears went three-and-out on their opening drive, like they have so many times this season. Coming up empty on offense was a reoccurring theme for both teams Thursday night, but not for Seattle on their opening drive. The Seahawks first drive sputtered out inside Chicago’s 10-yard line before Jason Myers knocked a 27-yard field goal through the uprights with nine minutes left in the first to take an early 3-0 lead.
Six consecutive punts followed Myer’s first field goal before Cairo Santos hit a 42-yarder to tie the game with a little more than two-and-a-half minutes to go in the second quarter. Santos’ field goal would have never happened had it not been for a costly penalty earlier in the drive that nullified a touchdown.
In the second half, both teams combined for seven punts, a fumble, and an interception to mercifully end the ballgame at 6-3.
Clock Mismanagement Strikes Again
Clock mismanagement was once again a theme in the Bears loss to the Seahawks. It wasn’t quite to the same detriment as the mistakes made in their Thanksgiving Day loss to the Detroit Lions that went on to cost Matt Eberflus his job, but it was still a major player in how this game ended.
Chicago started their final drive with 5:12 remaining in the fourth quarter at their own 11. By drive’s end, they had moved the ball 49 yards and into Seattle territory, but let large chunks of time run off the clock (40 seconds at one point, 38 seconds another) before the Seahawks blitzed one more man than the Bears could cover, leading to Caleb Williams’ first interception in ten weeks.
Up Next
The Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field to wrap up the NFL regular season next weekend. A day and time has not been decided since Packers-Bears is a game that can be flexed from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5 based on what the NFL deems necessary.
Conclusion
The Bears’ loss to the Seahawks was a frustrating and disappointing outcome, as they tied a franchise record by dropping their tenth consecutive game. The team struggled on offense, with Caleb Williams being sacked seven times and finishing the day 16-for-28 with 122 yards passing and one interception. The defense played well, but ultimately couldn’t overcome the struggles of the offense.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Seahawks won, 6-3.
Q: How many consecutive games have the Bears lost?
A: The Bears have lost ten consecutive games, tying a franchise record.
Q: Who was the quarterback for the Bears?
A: Caleb Williams was the quarterback for the Bears.
Q: How many times was Caleb Williams sacked?
A: Caleb Williams was sacked seven times.
