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Bears fans are inconsolable after their shocking loss vs. Broncos

Bears fans are going through it on social media after their crushing loss to the Broncos.

There is no rock bottom for the Chicago Bears. There is only a pit of despair that is never-ending. The Bears suffered perhaps their worst loss in franchise history when they blew a 21-point lead to the Denver Broncos, losing 31-28 to remain winless at 0-4.

This game was all Bears for the first three quarters. Chicago was up 28-7 with just over four minutes left in the third quarter, but allowed the Broncos back in the game with soft defense, costly turnovers, and a coaching decision that deserves to be enshrined in the Hall of Shame. On 4th and short just outside of the red zone with the game tied, the Bears opted to go for the kill instead of taking the field goal and burned a timeout in the process. They were stopped short, and Denver responded with a field goal to take the lead. Justin Fields’ lone interception of the game on the final drive sealed the game.

All of this happened despite Fields throwing four touchdowns, three of which came in the first half. But what should have been an easy win is now a crushing loss that has fans wondering how head coach Matt Eberflus keeps his job going forward.

Here is what Bears fans are saying on social media following the loss.

Bears explode in the 1st half with 3 TDs vs. Broncos

Justin Fields and the Bears offense could not be stopped in the first half against the Denver Broncos.

It took four long weeks, but the Chicago Bears offense finally arrived in a big way against the Denver Broncos. The Bears took it to Denver’s defense thanks to a near-perfect first half from quarterback Justin Fields. The Bears scored three touchdowns against the Broncos defense, a unit that allowed 70 points to the Miami Dolphins one week ago, to lead 21-7 at the half.

Fields was sensational, completing 16-of-17 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns with a perfect quarterback rating of 158.3. His lone incompletion was on a Hail Mary to end the half. He’s easily on his way to having the best game of his career by a wide margin. Fields and the offense have 265 yards at halftime, already totaling more yards than their last two games.

The Bears got their scoring thanks to big plays from wide receivers D.J. Moore and Darnell Mooney, tight end Cole Kmet, and clutch runs from running back Khalil Herbert. Here are all three touchdowns from the first half.

5 storylines ahead of Bears vs. Broncos in Week 4

Many questions surround the Bears as they prepare to take on the Broncos in Week 4. We break down the storylines ahead of the game.

The Chicago Bears approach a winnable Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, and the organization is completely in “win-now” mode.

Players are throwing coaches under the bus, coaches are pointing the finger at the players and the entire team has the lingering anxiety of failing to snap a 13-game losing streak that dates back to Oct. 2022.

With so much disjointedness from Halas Hall, a win in Sunday’s game would do much to stop the bleeding. Let’s take a look at storylines to watch in Sunday’s game:

5 bold predictions for Bears vs. Broncos

Justin Fields finally has a solid outing and the Broncos receivers torch the defense in our bold predictions for Bears vs. Broncos.

It’s only the beginning of fall, but the fate of the 2023 Chicago Bears (0-3) likely comes down to their Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos (0-3). Both teams are still searching for their first victory of the season and have lost in both dramatic and blowout fashion to begin the year. This Sunday, unless the improbable happens (more on that in a bit), one team will leave with life still left in their season while the other will need to start making their 2024 NFL Draft plans.

For the Bears, this could be the beginning of the end for this coaching staff and quarterback. If Matt Eberflus can’t get his team going and Justin Fields continues to struggle, the writing will be on the wall heading into the middle of the season. They haven’t won in nearly a full calendar year and could be on the verge of completely unraveling. Eberflus’ seat is getting hotter by the day, and he needs a win to fan the flames.

The Broncos, meanwhile, have a talented group of players and are trying to turn the corner under new head coach Sean Payton. Their offense has managed to look better in Russell Wilson’s second season, but it’s their defense that has been a problem. If they allow the Bears to find their footing, it could be a problem for them.

This game has the makings to be unpredictable and wildly entertaining, despite the team records. Desperation can make for a fun football game, and here are our bold predictions for what we’re going to see.

Multiple CBS affiliates request to not show Bears vs. Broncos

Many CBS affiliates would rather show Dolphins vs. Bills instead of Bears vs. Broncos. Can you blame them?

At one point in time, the Chicago Bears were a must-see on TV. Nowadays, they’re more like must-flee TV, and multiple television stations are making sure their viewers don’t have to see the mess ahead of their matchup with the Denver Broncos. The two winless teams are set to square off in Week 4 on Sunday afternoon on CBS, but the game will be on fewer stations around the country than initially anticipated.

According to 506 Sports via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, various CBS affiliates across the country who were originally set to air the Bears and Broncos requested and received permission to air the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills games instead. Those stations include the entire state of Michigan; northern Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa; Fargo, N.D.; Mankato, Minn.; and parts of Missouri.

The game will still be available for the greater Chicagoland area, as well as most of Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and Eastern Iowa. It will also air across Colorado and its surrounding states. But a decent chunk of the country has spoken, and they do not want to see the Bears if they can help. Can you blame them? Chicago and Denver are both 0-3 and aren’t exactly playing a fun brand of football that’s appealing to viewers. The Bears lost 41-10 last week to the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in a game that was nationally televised that they abandoned for another game just after halftime.

The Broncos, meanwhile, were dismantled by the Dolphins, losing 70-20. Denver had no answer for Miami’s offense and surrendered the most points since 1950. With these two juggernauts coming together, this could be a tough game to consume for those in the market.

Keep an eye out for our broadcast map and how to watch this weekend’s game beginning at Noon CT on Sunday.

5 Broncos players to watch vs. Bears

Here are the Broncos players we’ll be keeping an eye on this Sunday.

The first blunder bowl of 2023 is upon us, and it features none other than the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos in a matchup that will determine who’s season is truly over for the loser and who’s season is just probably over for the winner. Both Chicago and Denver are sporting winless records despite each having high hopes entering the season.

The Bears were set to take the next step in their rebuild led by Justin Fields, but have been plagued by no offensive rhythm and a soft defense. The Broncos, meanwhile, traded for head coach Sean Payton to help clean up last year’s mess and get the most out of Russell Wilson, but their problems have been on defense after they were gashed the last two weeks, surrendering 105 points in total.

Despite their record and embarrassing performances as of late, the Broncos still have players that could be a nuisance for the Bears to match up against. Here are five players from Denver we’ll be watching on Sunday.