The Chicago Bears didn’t have the debut last Sunday that anybody wanted, inside or outside the building. Many hoped it would be a showcase of #1 overall pick Caleb Williams and his obvious talents as a passer. Instead, he struggled to find any rhythm the entire afternoon, going 14-of-29 for 93 yards. Things looked bleak by halftime. Chicago trailed 17-0 at one point before a 67-yard kick return helped them notch a field goal. Yet, after a punt to start the second half, everybody gave up hope that the rookie could lift the team back into the game.
However, the Titans forgot who they were playing. If one thing has become true about the Bears, it’s that they are the kings of overcoming bad offenses to win games. What happened next was one of their absolute masterpieces. It started with a blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Jonathan Owens. Two quick punts and a strip-sack helped the Bears chip the lead down to 17-16. Then a pick-six by Tyrique Stevenson put them in front. Williams added a two-point conversion to make 24-17, which would be the final score.
The Bears had just completed a 17-point comeback without a single offensive touchdown. Here’s the crazy part: That has only happened three times in NFL history, and Chicago is now responsible for two of them.
The Chicago Bears were a QB away from a title in 2006.
That Monday Night Football comeback in Arizona was the stuff of legends. They fell behind 23-3 at one point. Rex Grossman had six turnovers in the game. Everybody knew it was over. Then Mark Anderson and Brian Urlacher forced fumbles that were returned for touchdowns. Devin Hester put the cap on the night with a punt return for a score. Chicago escaped 24-23. Fans had the exact same feeling on Sunday against Tennessee. One can at least say Williams wasn’t nearly as atrocious as Grossman was. He protected the ball and contributed a couple of timely drives to help the cause in the second half. It was a full team effort for the Chicago Bears. Maybe that is a sign this team is finally turning a corner.
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@mbearest Leave my man. Erik, out of this. His parents wanted him to be a doctor or a lawyer like his other siblings. He simply had a different dream, to be a sports or paperback writer. What’s wrong with that? Have a little understanding and compassion. He does deserve it. Now what’s your excuse for deficiency or mediocrity?
I’m now 100% confident that Dr. Sallie is a Troll and nothing but. He’s an alter ego of sheer B.S. (you can’t even move the needle compared to him, Scooby) I wouldn’t even doubt that his name is really Erik, just trying to get clicks.
Also, I miss Jioha, too. A pox on the dopes that he probably got sick of. Dreddogg still stops in but my guess is he’s probably still active and just doesn’t want to comment as much on some of the nonsense. Life is too short to argue with people lacking common sense.
Before reading all the comments, I have to defend TWTY (sorry). Feel free to downvote this but he’s not wrong, Soft defense was historically Lovie’s MO, and offensively, he always played to kill clock with a lead instead of putting the dagger in the opponent. Can’t give Rex a pass though and Erik, they weren’t a quarterback short, he was just sitting on the bench.
Rocket ass. You don’t have a clue, but I do. You really are an ugly uneducated low-life person who inherited the family business. TGena and I are superior to you, helpless bully and jealous authoritarian. Get yourself another mate, a hyena or baboon, again. I think you are a retired coward with no real guts; otherwise prove it. Any time any place just for the fun of it. I’d loan you the money retiree. Luv your brown shoes, yellow tie, and suspenders. Cheers!