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Studs and duds from Bears’ blowout loss to Packers in prime time

The Bears lost to the Packers 45-30 in yet another embarrassing performance on prime time. Here are our studs and duds from the defeat.

For the first 30 minutes, the Chicago Bears looked like they had plenty of studs playing as they were able to take a 27-21 lead against the Green Bay Packers into halftime. For the final 30 minutes, however, there were many more duds.

The Bears lost to the Packers 45-30 in yet another embarrassing performance on prime time. Now at 4-9, a losing season is guaranteed under Matt Nagy for the first time during his tenure as head coach. The 45 points allowed is the third-most in the rivalry and most since 2014.

To say this was a rollercoaster of a game is an understatement. Lead changes, special teams craziness, and everything in between with plenty of players involved in the action. Here are this week’s studs and duds from the Bears’ latest loss.

Studs and duds from Bears’ Thanksgiving victory over Lions

The Bears beat the winless Lions to avoid six straight losses. Our studs and duds from the Thanksgiving win.

Thanksgiving week can be stressful for anyone, but for the Chicago Bears, it was a nightmare. Rumors regarding Matt Nagy’s job status swirled throughout Halas Hall and reports surfaced about players being unhappy with the Bears head coach. It was a tumultuous few days but just like Thanksgiving, all of the stress went away when the day finally arrived.

The Bears did get off to a sluggish start, but rebounded nicely behind the steady arm of Andy Dalton. The veteran quarterback got the start with Justin Fields recovering from a rib injury and kept the rig on the road. He did just enough to help lead the Bears to a 16-13 win over the still winless Detroit Lions.

This Thanksgiving matchup featured some outstanding performers, but also some that might be as underwhelming as canned cranberry sauce. Here are this week’s studs and duds.

Studs and duds from Bears’ shocking 16-13 loss to Ravens

The Bears lost their fifth straight game in brutal fashion to the Ravens. Here are our studs and duds from the loss.

It was a battle of the backups in the Windy City as the Chicago Bears welcomed the Baltimore Ravens to town sans their starting quarterback. Lamar Jackson was a surprise inactive due to an illness and second-year quarterback Tyler Huntley got the start in his place.

Offense was at a premium for both teams for much of the game, but things took a turn when Bears starter Justin Fields left the game with a rib injury. Andy Dalton took over and promptly gave the Bears the lead with a touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney.

After a late Ravens field goal, the game came down to the final two minutes. Dalton found Marquise Goodwin behind the defense for the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left, but the Ravens were able to mount their own scoring drive to take back the lead and shock the fans in attendance with a victory.

The game itself was a gut punch, though there were standout players that kept the Bears in this for as long as they were. Here are this week’s studs and duds from Sunday’s loss.

Studs and duds for Bears at the midway point of 2021 season

There have been plenty of standouts and disappointments for the Bears through their first nine games of the season.

It’s hard to believe, but the Chicago Bears are already halfway through the 2021 season. From a record standpoint, it hasn’t been the most successful year as they’re currently 3-6 and in third place in the NFC North.

But this season was all about developing Justin Fields to see if he can truly be the franchise quarterback this team has been searching for since the 1980s. Fields has had his ups and downs, but is looking better and better each week, even in losses.

In addition to Fields, this team has had its share of standout players over their first nine games, while also having a few disappointments as well. Here are the studs and duds over the first half of the season for the Bears.

Studs and duds from Bears’ heartbreaking loss to the Steelers

The Bears had some outstanding performances and other disappointing outings in a brutal prime-time loss to the Steelers.

The Chicago Bears-Pittsburgh Steelers game was a tale of two halves as the Bears couldn’t do anything on offense for much of the first half, but exploded in the second half to nearly steal a game on the road. The Steelers had the big lead early and kept the game out of reach for much of the night, but the Bears clawed their way back thanks to Justin Fields and a little special teams luck.

Late in the game and trailing by six, Fields took the offense the distance to take the lead late after he found Darnell Mooney for the go-ahead touchdown. But he left Ben Roethlisberger too much time on the clock, allowing the Steelers to win the game on a field goal. A last-second effort couldn’t amount to anything and the Bears lost 29-27 in a game filled with questionable penalties and sloppy performances from both teams.

There were some outstanding performances on the Bears side, however, while others really disappointed on the national stage. Here are the studs and duds from Monday night’s loss.

Studs and duds from Bears’ gritty road win over the Raiders

The Bears had a hard-fought 20-9 win over the Raiders. Here are players who thrived and those few who disappointed in the win.

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The Chicago Bears earned their first road victory of the season on Sunday, taking down the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9 in Sin City. It was a hard-fought win from the start as Bears players like Justin Fields took a ton of hits from a tough Raiders defense.

After going down 3-0, it seemed like it would be a long day for the Bears. But they rallied back to score 14 unanswered points in the second quarter, then pulling away thanks to a couple of clutch field goals.

There were quite a few players responsible for the victory, as well some others who thankfully didn’t cost the Bears the game. Here are this week’s studs and duds.

Studs and duds from Bears’ Week 4 win vs. Lions

Here are a few duds and plenty of studs from the Bears’ Week 4 win over the Lions.

Following a brutal Week 3 loss, the Chicago Bears responded with a needed win over their division rivals with a 24-14 win over the Detroit Lions, where the offense and defense both contributed in the victory.

Rookie quarterback Justin Fields made his second NFL start, and it went much better than his first, where he found receivers Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney often. Running back David Montgomery led the way on the ground with his first 100-yard game against the Lions, but he did exit with a knee injury.

Meanwhile, the defense bent but didn’t break in this game, where they had two takeaways, four sacks and gave up just 14 second-half points. Robert Quinn and Khalil Mack recorded one sack apiece in the victory.

Here are a few duds and plenty of studs from the Bears’ Week 4 win over the Lions.

Studs and duds from Bears’ 20-17 win vs. Bengals

There were quite a few highlights and notable standout players from the Bears’ victory vs. Bengals, as well as some players who struggled.

The Chicago Bears played in front of the home crowd for the first time this season against the Cincinnati Bengals and gave the fans quite the experience.

After a hot start thanks to quarterback Andy Dalton finding receiver Allen Robinson for the 7-0 lead, both teams couldn’t seem to score. Things got interesting in the second quarter, however, when Dalton injured his knee on a scramble and gave way to Justin Fields.

The rookie quarterback showed some flashes, but could not get the Bears into scoring position. The defense, however, came to life and broke the game open. A pick six from Roquan Smith gave the Bears a 14-3 lead. Two more interceptions on consecutive passes led to a pair of field goals, extending the lead to 20-3.

An easy win seemed inevitable until the Bengals came back to score 14 unanswered points. But Fields converted a critical third down to preserve the 20-17 victory.

There were quite a few highlights and notable standout players from this one, but a few guys struggled in key situations. Here are the studs and duds from the Bears’ Week 2 win.

Studs and duds from Bears’ 41-17 win against Jaguars

Many players contributed to Sunday’s win and some could’ve had better days. Here are studs and duds from the Bears’ win over Jacksonville.

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The Chicago Bears took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, taking them down 41-17, officially moving them into the seventh seed in the NFC playoff picture and clinching the first overall pick for the Jaguars.

Things got off to a rocky start, however. After the Bears took a 10-3 lead, the Jaguars responded with a touchdown drive to tie the game at 10-10. Things appeared to get worse when Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky threw an interception in the redzone late in the second quarter.

An interception by Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon on the Jaguars ensuing possession did allow the Bears to take a 13-10 lead after a successful field goal by kicker Cairo Santos, but the Bears were not playing at a high level. That changed in the second half, though.

Chicago scored 21 points in the third quarter and left the Jaguars in the dust. The Bears outscored them 28-7 in the second half, easily getting the victory. At 8-7, the Bears are over .500 for the first time since early November.

Many players contributed to the win and some could have had better days. Here are the studs and duds from the Bears’ win over Jacksonville.

Studs and duds from Bears’ 33-27 victory against the Vikings

The Bears defeated the Vikings 33-27, keeping their hopes for a postseason berth alive. Here are the studs and duds from Sunday’s game.

Week 15 was a pseudo playoff game for both the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. With both teams coming into the week at 6-7, the loser would see their playoff chances all but evaporate going forward.

When the dust settled, the Bears emerged victorious with a 33-27 win, climbing back to .500 and keeping their hopes for a postseason berth alive. Here are the studs and duds from Sunday’s game.