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Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 11 loss vs. Falcons

From Justin Fields to the offensive line, we’re taking a look at the studs and duds in the Bears’ Week 11 loss against the Falcons.

The Chicago Bears (3-8) suffered a 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons (5-6), which marked their fourth straight loss.

While losing is never a good thing, this one was easily their worst since Week 6 against the Washington Commanders. The offense had its worst performance since that game, where there were opportunities to score points. Justin Fields continued to show why he’s an electric player, but he also suffered a left shoulder injury in the process.

The Bears had a 17-7 lead in the first half before the Falcons scored 17 unanswered to take a 24-17 lead. While Chicago wasn’t out of it until the final drive, they once again couldn’t mount a comeback.

There were no shortage of standout performances — both good and bad — in this loss. Here’s a look at our studs and duds from the Bears’ loss to the Falcons.

Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 10 loss vs. Lions

From Justin Fields to the officiating, we’re taking a look at the studs and duds in the Bears’ Week 10 loss against the Lions.

The Chicago Bears (3-7) suffered a 31-30 loss to the Detroit Lions (3-6), where the defense blew a 14-point lead and Cairo Santos missed an extra point in a one-point loss.

The good news? Quarterback Justin Fields continues to show that he’s an absolute star in the making. He rushed for 140-plus yards for the second straight game, leading Chicago with 147 yards. Fields also accounted for four touchdowns for the second straight game. So while the Bears lost, they certainly won with Fields.

There were no shortage of standout performances — both good and bad — in this loss, including some impressive outings on offense.

Here’s a look at our studs and duds from the Bears’ loss to the Lions.

Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 9 loss vs. Dolphins

From Justin Fields to the defense, we’re taking a look at the studs and duds in the Bears’ Week 9 loss against the Dolphins.

The Chicago Bears (3-6) suffered a 35-32 loss to the Miami Dolphins (6-3), where quarterback Justin Fields had a record-setting performance.

Just as many expected, Chicago’s defense had no answer for Miami’s high-powered passing offense, where Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle feasted. But it was the Bears offense that stole the show, particularly Fields. Chicago has scored more than 29 points in each of its last three games, and the offense put on a clinic. That included the run game, where they rushed for 220-plus yards for the fourth straight game.

There were no shortage of standout performances — both good and bad — in this loss, including some impressive outings on offense.

We’re taking a look at the studs and duds from the Bears’ Week 9 loss to the Bears:

Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 8 loss vs. Cowboys

From Justin Fields to Roquan Smith, we’re taking a look at the studs and duds in the Bears’ Week 8 loss against the Cowboys.

The Chicago Bears (3-5) suffered a 49-29 loss to the Dallas Cowboys (6-2), where the offense shined and the defense had their worst performance of the season.

The good news? Quarterback Justin Fields certainly appears to have turned a corner, which is made all the more impressive by the lack of weapons around him and poor pass protection. The bad news? The defense was absolutely destroyed by the Cowboys, where they allowed 442 yards of total offense and 49 points, which was nearly double their previous high (27).

There were no shortage of standout performances — both good and bad — in this loss, including some young, offensive players on the rise.

We’re taking a look at the studs and duds from the Bears’ Week 8 loss to the Cowboys:

Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 7 upset win vs. Patriots

From Justin Fields to Roquan Smith, we’re taking a look at the studs and (one dud) in the Bears’ Week 7 win against the Patriots.

The Chicago Bears (3-4) pulled off a huge upset with a 33-14 victory over the New England Patriots (3-4) on Monday Night Football, where all three phases clicked for this young Bears squad.

After Justin Fields expressed his frustration of being “almost there,” everything seemed to click for Chicago, including on offense. The Bears jumped out to a 20-14 halftime lead, and they never looked back. New England was held scoreless in the second half, the offense scored 33 points and the defense forced four turnovers on the night.

There were no shortage of standout performances in this victory, including plenty of young players on the rise.

We’re taking a look at the studs and (lone dud) from the Bears’ Week 7 win against the Patriots:

Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 5 loss vs. Vikings

From Justin Fields to Ihmir Smith-Marsette, we’re taking a look at the studs and duds in the Bears’ Week 5 loss to the Vikings.

The Chicago Bears (2-3) were defeated 29-22 by the Minnesota Vikings (4-1) in Week 5, where a fumble cost them a potential victory for the second straight game.

It was an ominous start for the Bears, who were dominated in the first half against the Vikings, who carried a 21-10 lead into halftime. But Chicago battled back from an 18-point deficit to take a 22-21 lead in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota ultimately scored the game-winning touchdown in the final minutes as an Ihmir Smith-Marsette fumble cost the Bears a chance to drive down the field to tie the game and force overtime.

We’re taking a look at the studs and duds from the Bears’ Week 5 loss against the Vikings:

Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 4 loss vs. Giants

We’re taking a look at the studs (yes, there were a few) and duds from the Bears’ Week 4 loss to the Giants.

The Chicago Bears (2-2) were defeated 20-12 by the New York Giants (3-1), where it was an all-around brutal showing by the offense, defense, special teams and coaching staff.

This was the kind of loss where you really start to believe the Bears are the worst team in the NFL. After all, they were outplayed and out-coached by an underwhelming Giants team, where nothing seemed to work. While no one expected Chicago to be contenders this season, there are causes for concern about whether this coaching staff can develop young talent.

We’re taking a look at the studs (yes, there were a few) and duds from the Bears’ Week 4 loss against the Giants:

Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 2 loss vs. Packers

We’re taking a look at the studs and duds from the Bears’ Week 2 loss to the Packers.

The Chicago Bears (1-1) suffered another brutal defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers (1-1) in a 27-10 loss on Sunday Night Football.

Despite jumping out to a 7-3 lead in the first quarter, the Bears were outplayed and outreached by the Packers as Green Bay outscored Chicago 24-3 in the final three quarters.

It was a rough day at the office for the offense, defense and coaches, and there were a number of notable players (and coaches) who struggled. But there were also a couple who were the lone bright spots on an otherwise forgettable night.

We’re taking a look at the studs and duds from Chicago’s loss to Green Bay:

Studs and duds from Bears’ collapse vs. Vikings in season finale

The Bears blew a halftime lead against the Vikings in their finale. In the midst of the disaster, there were some standout performances.

The Chicago Bears’ 2021 season finally came to an end on Sunday, and given the craziness that has taken place over the last month and a half at Halas Hall, it could not have come any sooner.

The Bears took on the Minnesota Vikings in a game that meant nothing other than the fact that it’s likely the final game for both head coaches.

It was Nagy, however, who had the upper hand early as the Bears took a 14-3 lead into halftime. But things deteriorated quickly in the second half as Mike Zimmer’s Vikings scored 28 points to win 31-17.

It was a sloppy game filled with awful decision making, protection issues, and a second half collapse that would put to rest any lingering doubt of the changes that must be made this week.

But in the midst of this disaster, some players have actually stood out for having very solid performances. Here are the studs and duds for the final time this season.

Studs and duds from Bears’ prime-time loss to Vikings

Despite the Bears’ disappointing loss to the Vikings, there were some players who stood out in a good way.

It was another prime-time dud for the Chicago Bears this season as they fell to their division rivals the Minnesota Vikings 17-9, dropping to 4-10 on the season. The Bears have now lost all four of their prime-time games this season and clinch their first double-digit loss season since 2017.

Offensively, the Bears were able to move the ball fairly well against the Vikings, but stalled multiple times due to turnovers and failing to convert on fourth downs.

The defense, however, did their part and kept them in the game all night long. They limited the Vikings to under 20 points and under 200 yards, bottling up their running game especially. But costly penalties led to points, putting this game out of reach.

The Bears were without many of their key players and relied on quite a few practice squad guys to fill the void. Did any of them standout as studs? Here are this week’s studs and duds.