The Bear’s Den, November 25, 2024

Caleb Williams leads Bears to ridiculous comeback, yet team falls short in overtime

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Vikings beat Bears in OT as Jordan Addison has career day: Key takeaways – The Athletic – The Bears got the ball first in overtime but were forced to punt, giving Minnesota the chance to win with a field goal.

Bears Produce Their Own Magic Yet Suffer OT Loss to Vikings – SI – Caleb Williams’ miracle rally in the final minute from 11 points down forced overtime but the Bears suffered their fifth straight loss, 30-27, on a 29-yard Parker Romo field goal.

Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings In-Game Blog – SI – Reporting and analysis from Soldier Field, where Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears try to end a four-game losing streak against Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings 30, Bears 27: Bears Valiant Comeback Effort Falls Short – SI – The Chicago Bears threw a bunch of haymakers against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. They still lost.

Instant Bears Player Grades: It’s the Song That Never Ends! – BN – Another Sunday, another heart-breaking, gut punch, deflating loss for the Chicago Bears

Haugh: Bears stay on brand with another loss on final play – 670 – Once again, the Bears lost a football game Sunday on the final play, a 30-27 stunner to the Vikings at Soldier Field, which ripped fans’ hearts through their throats by redefining agony and reminding us all how many ways they can find to lose.

Bernstein: Caleb Williams is all that matters – 670 – Caring about Bears wins and losses right now is foolish, no matter the extent to which their record influences the McCaskeys’ incomparable dithering. All that matters is rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

Bad outweighs the good for Bears special teams in loss to Vikings – Chicago Sun-Times – DeAndre Carter had a 55-yard kickoff return, but also a botched a punt return. Cairo Santos executed an onside kick to perfection and kicked a game-tying field goal as time expired, but also had a field goal blocked for the second consecutive week.

A gallant comeback, yes, but another loss that’s a poor reflection on Bears coach Matt Eberflus – Chicago Sun-Times – A lack of discipline is the reason for a five-game losing streak.

Bears’ disarray continues under coach Matt Eberflus in 30-27 loss to Vikings – Chicago Sun-Times – A critical four-down play went awry because Eberflus failed to communicate and manage the sideline and the game itself.

Bears find a new way to lose in heartbreaking fashion, fall to Vikings 30-27 in overtime – Chicago Sun-Times – It was the latest chapter in a nightmare five-game losing streak by the Bears, who saw games end with both a Commanders Hail Mary and, last week, the Packers blocking a potential game-winning Santos field goal at the gun. In between, the Bears lost to the Cardinals and Patriots.

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Austin Ekeler diagnosed with concussion – NBC Sports – Commanders running back Austin Ekeler returned a kickoff late in the loss to the Cowboys.

Tua Tagovailoa “excited to kill narratives” in Green Bay on Thanksgiving – NBC Sports – Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw four touchdowns to lead his team to a 34-15 win over the Patriots on Sunday, but the schedule doesn’t allow much time for the Dolphins to savor their third straight win.

For maximum flexibility, Daniel Jones might sign with a practice squad – NBC Sports – Unless someone claims quarterback Daniel Jones on waivers, he’ll become a free agent at 4:00 p.m.

Patrick Mahomes: I’d love to win a game before the very last play – NBC Sports – The Chiefs pulled out another close one on Sunday.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears drop to 4-7 with overtime loss to Vikings – Windy City Gridiron – The Bears lose their fifth game in a row to drop further out of the NFC playoff race.

Caleb Williams breaks the Bears record for passing yards by a rookie – Windy City Gridiron – Caleb passes Mitch!

Once Caleb Williams masters the boring stuff, he’ll be terrifying – Windy City Gridiron – We got the inside scoop on the Minnesota Vikings from Tyler Forness, who covers the Vikings for 1st and Skol and SKOR North.

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