5 takeaways from the Bears’ 17-7 loss vs. the Rams

From missed FGs to finishing with a potential quarterback controversy, there was a lot to unpack in the Bears’ 17-7 loss to the Rams.

3. The Bears receivers continue to (literally and figuratively) drop the ball

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Coming into the season, the Bears’ receiving corps was hailed as one of the deepest groups in the league. The expectation was that it would be a “pick your poison” scenario with Allen Robinson, Anthony Miller, Taylor Gabriel and Javon Wims.

Instead, they’re responsible for the most drops in the league. Gabriel and Miller continue to not be able to hold onto the ball, with Miller’s drop turning into an interception after he was called for offensive pass interference. In addition to the drops, many of them appeared to quit on certain routes.

With under :30 left in the first half for the Bears on a 3rd down, none of the wideouts turned up field when Trubisky was chased in the pocket, resulting in a sack to end any scoring threat. In the third quarter, Gabriel stopped running on a deep pattern when he may have had a shot at a long gain. Their play has been inconsistent all season, but the drops have always been there. It’s no secret Trubisky hasn’t been great this year, but his wide receivers aren’t doing him any favors.