The Bear’s Den, November 19, 2024

“Facts”, fallout, excuses and explanations: What we get instead of wins in Chicago

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Bears Turn Field Goal in to League to Examine Packers’ Tactics – SI – It’s not like a baseball protest because they’ll get nothing overturned, but the Bears submitted the Packers’ block of their field goal to the NFL asking for a rule explanation.

Bears Report Card vs. Packers: Incomplete Effort Leaves Scars – SI – Grading the Bears: Losers again through unimaginable means, and a knack for failing against one opponent repeatedly for over 30 years goes straight to the top of the franchise.

Emma: Matt Eberflus coached scared in latest losing miscue – 670 – In the final minute of a one-point game Sunday, Bears coach Matt Eberflus made the wrong decision in setting up for a game-winning field-goal attempt that ended up being blocked by the Packers.

DJ Moore praises Thomas Brown’s game plan in loss to Packers – 670 – The end result was another loss for the Bears on Sunday, but their offense showed a little more life in their first game under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown’s direction.

New Bears play-caller finds QB Caleb Williams some answers – Chicago Sun-Times – Thomas Brown’s first game as play-caller produced only 19 points —only seven teams scored fewer Sunday — but nonetheless qualified as a step forward for the No. 1 overall pick, who was steered back on track.

Snafus keep piling up on Bears coach Matt Eberflus, pushing him toward exit – Chicago Sun-Times – A more proven coach could shrug and move on after losing to the Packers on a blocked field goal. But with a 14-30 record and many collapses on his ledger, Eberflus has no margin.

Bears’ Caleb Williams-Rome Odunze connection takes big step – Chicago Sun-Times – The rookies combined for back-to-back pass plays that got the Bears out of a hole in the final two minutes — 16 yards on third-and-19 and 21 yards on fourth-and-three. “When it comes to two-minute … it’s find your one-on-ones and find your guys,” Williams said.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus would — and will — do it all the same despite blocked field goal in loss to Packers – Chicago Sun-Times – Eberflus allowed 25 seconds to tick off the clock without running a play to get closer than the 46-yard attempt the Bears tried, which was blocked.

Making the grade: Assessing Bears’ players, coaches in loss to Packers – Chicago Sun-Times – With Thomas Brown calling the plays, Caleb Williams found an offensive rhythm in a reassuring performance. But the field-goal unit failed at the most inopportune moment — with a chance to win the game.

Chicago Bears: What we learned day after 4th straight loss – Chicago Tribune – Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus again said he felt good about having Cairo Santos attempt a 46-yard field goal rather than trying to get closer.

Caleb Williams: How Chicago Bears QB is doing in his rookie season – Chicago Tribune – Caleb Williams is embarking on a crucial rookie season, trying to lean on a veteran Chicago Bears team as he navigates the highs and lows that come with development in the NFL.

Yes, the Bears lost, but not all was lost for Caleb Williams and Thomas Brown – The Athletic – There was a notable shift in the Bears’ offense without Shane Waldron, both in the schematic approach and in the results.

Bears Hopeful Full Starting Offensive Line Returns to Face Vikings – SI – The Bears are scrambling for healthy safety help but the starting offensive line could finally come back at 100% strength if Teven Jenkins returns.

Chicago Bears Notes: Caleb Williams and Jaquan Brisker Offer Apologies – BN – The Chicago Bears were sacked by the Green Bay Packers once again. How much more can this team and fan base take?

Here’s what Chicago Bears, Matt Eberflus said Monday after losing to Green Bay Packers – Shaw Local – Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus and some players met with reporters Monday a day after the Bears suffered another stunning loss, this time a 20-19 defeat to the Green Bay Packers. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

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League required separate piece of fallen metal on catwalk to be addressed before Texans-Cowboys could proceed – NBC Sports – The large piece of metal debris that fell from the roof of AT&T Stadium and landed on the field was just the beginning, as it turns out.

Cardinals waive OL Charlie Heck, opening a spot for Jonah Williams’ return – NBC Sports – The Cardinals waived offensive lineman Charlie Heck on Monday, according to the NFL’s transactions report.

Anthony Richardson is last in completion percentage, but first in yards per completion – NBC Sports – Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is practically playing a different game than any other passer in the NFL.

Debris falls from roof onto field at AT&T Stadium hours before Texans-Cowboys game – NBC Sports – Hours before kickoff of tonight’s Texans-Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium, a piece of debris fell from the roof onto the playing field.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Help us, Thomas Brown, you’re our only hope – Windy City Gridiron – JB and Lester with their cooled-down recap of the Bears vs. Packers game.

Bears vs. Packers Game Balls: Caleb Williams Outshines Jordan Love In Loss – Windy City Gridiron – Who shined most in the loss to the Packers?

Bears top PFF performers from loss to Packers – Windy City Gridiron – Breaking down PFF’s highest-graded Bears from Sunday’s Week 11 matchup.

Five Bears Takes: Chicago shows life, but it wasn’t enough – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears’ losing streak to the Green Bay Packers hit 11 after another heart-breaking loss. With seven games remaining, salvaging Caleb Williams’ development remains priority No. 1.

Bears vs Packers: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more on Eberflus – Windy City Gridiron – Here are all the snap counts for the Chicago Bears, a spotlight on some of their individual statistics, and a few team stats from the 20 to 19 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears Week 11 Notes: We Have a Flus Problem – Windy City Gridiron – Matt Eberflus and the Chicago Bears once again find new, creative ways to lose in the final moments of a hard-fought game.

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