Bears’ Offense Looks Lifeless in Loss Featuring Battle of Top Rookie QB’s
Game Recap
The Chicago Bears offense looked as disjointed and lifeless as it has all season on the way to a 19-3 loss against the New England Patriots, who were 2-7 coming into Sunday’s contest. Aside from a 33-yard field goal from Cairo Santos near the 7-minute mark in the second quarter, the Bears’ offense was nearly non-existent all afternoon against a below-average defense.
The Patriots, who were ranked 21st in opponents’ points (24.1) and 24th in opponents’ total yards (361.4) heading into Sunday’s game, were able to contain the Bears’ offense. Chicago scored three points on 142 total yards, went 1-for-14 on third down, and Caleb Williams was sacked nine times amid a stretch where the Bears offense has not scored a touchdown in 23 straight possessions.
Williams finished the afternoon 16-for-30 with 120 passing yards. D’Andre Swift paced the run game with 16 carries for 59 yards, while Keenan Allen led the pass catchers with 5 receptions for 44 yards. Drake Maye, the Patriots’ rookie quarterback, found Ja’Lynn Polk for a 2-yard TD pass with just under two minutes to go in the first half, and New England kicker Joey Slye added a trio of field goals from 25, 33, and 37 yards to give the Patriots scoring against the Bears.
Maye finished 15-for-25 with 184 passing yards, one TD, and one interception.
Injury Tent
Chicago offensive guard Teven Jenkins left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury after getting rolled up on during a D’Andre Swift run up the middle. Jenkins was later ruled out for the rest of the game.
Up Next
The Chicago Bears welcome the Green Bay Packers to Soldier Field next Sunday, with kickoff set for noon CT.
Conclusion
The Bears’ offense struggled to find any rhythm against the Patriots’ defense, which was supposed to be one of the weaker units in the league. The team’s lack of identity and inability to make adjustments on the fly continue to be major concerns. With a tough matchup against the Packers on deck, the Bears will need to find a way to get their offense back on track if they hope to turn their season around.
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Chicago Bears lost to the New England Patriots 19-3.
Q: How many points did the Bears score?
A: The Bears scored three points on 142 total yards.
Q: Who led the pass catchers for the Bears?
A: Keenan Allen led the pass catchers with 5 receptions for 44 yards.
Q: How many times was Caleb Williams sacked?
A: Williams was sacked nine times.
