Tag: Eddy Pineiro

Instant analysis of Bears’ disappointing 17-7 loss to Rams

The Bears suffered a 17-7 loss to the Rams which effectively ended any slim playoff hopes they had.

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It was a night of what could’ve been for the Chicago Bears, who fell victim to missed opportunities and self-inflicted mistakes in a 17-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles.

The loss, which dropped the Bears to 4-6, effectively ended any playoff hopes. The Bears had two missed field goals, a dropped interception, a failed fumble recovery and numerous dropped passes.

The big story came near the end of the game. On Chicago’s final drive, Chase Daniel was in at quarterback. Bears PR announced that it was a hip injury for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, but that didn’t appear to be the case from the sideline.

NBC captured footage from Matt Nagy having a conversation with Trubisky on the sideline during the commercial break, and it looked like a player being told that he was being benched. Trubisky was seen standing on the sideline alone and visibly upset for the rest of the game.

If this was indeed Nagy benching Trubisky, it was far from the right time. Trubisky wasn’t close to the problem in this loss, and he had a good — not great — game in less-than-ideal circumstances. He completed 24 of 43 passes for 190 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

Then there was Eddy Pineiro, who proved that Chicago still has a kicker problem. Pineiro missed two field goals in the first quarter, from 48 and 47 yards. On the Bears’ second possession, Nagy opted to go for it on fourth-and-9 instead of letting Pineiro attempt a 49-yard field goal.

It’ll be interesting to see what the Bears do this week at kicker heading into Week 12 against the New York Giants and beyond.

The Bears defense came up with turnovers on Los Angeles’ first two possessions, but Chicago’s offense failed to capitalize on them. Rams running back Todd Gurley nearly put up 100 yards on the Bears’ defense, rushing 25 times for 97 yards and one touchdown.

Chicago’s defense failed to sack Rams quarterback Jared Goff, who only attempted 18 passes on the night.

There were high hopes and expectations heading into the 2019 season following a magical 2018. But those hopes were dashed with Sunday’s loss to the Rams.

The game encapsulated everything that’s been frustrating for the Bears in this season: failure to capitalize on opportunities, lack of discipline and just an utter disappointment.

And there are still six games left this season.

Bears held scoreless in first half for third time this season

The Bears failed to score any points in the first half for the third time this season, as they trail the Rams 10-0 at halftime.

With their playoff lives on the line, the Chicago Bears have come out flat in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams.

After forcing two turnovers on the Rams’ first two possessions — and getting into scoring position on their first three offensive drives — the Bears came away scoreless in the first half for the third time this season.

For reference, Chicago was held scoreless in the first half four times in John Fox’s three-year tenure.

The Bears were held scoreless against the Oakland Raiders in Week 5 and Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9.

Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has looked sharp, but he hasn’t been helped by his receivers, who dropped five passes in the first half.

He also hasn’t gotten some help from his kicker, as Eddy Pineiro missed two field goals in the first quarter alone, from 48 and 47 yards.

The Bears trail 10-0 at halftime.

Bears K Eddy Pineiro misses two field goals in first quarter vs. Rams

Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro’s struggles continued against the Rams as he missed two field goals in the first quarter.

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: The Chicago Bears have a kicker problem.

Eddy Pineiro missed two field goals in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams, from 48 yards and 47 yards.

After starting the season 9-of-10 on field goals, Pineiro has now missed 4 of his last 7 field goal attempts.

In case you were wondering how thin Matt Nagy’s confidence was in Pineiro, he opted for his offense to go for it on fourth-and-nine rather than attempt a 49-yard field goal on Chicago’s second offensive drive.

You have to wonder if the Bears will turn elsewhere at kicker next week when they host the New York Giants.

Bears K Eddy Pineiro adapting to kicking in Soldier Field conditions

After a solid start of the season, Bears K Eddy Pineiro has found himself snake-bitten by the Soldier Field cold and wind.

The Chicago wind has not been kind to Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro, who has struggled kicking at Soldier Field over the past two weeks.

Pineiro, who at one point was 8-of-9 on field goals and perfect on extra points, has missed several kicks over the past couple games in Chicago.

After missing two field goals against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8 — including the potential game winner — the rookie kicker missed 1 of his 3 extra-point attempts against the Lions.

“He actually hit a straight ball,” special teams coordinator Chris Tabor said of the missed PAT, via the Chicago Tribune. “I just thought his line wasn’t good on that one. He came back next and obviously put it right down the middle, so that was just an adjustment. Same type of ball, rotation, straight as can be. Obviously he wants that one back, and we expect him to make those.”

Pineiro says it’s a challenge kicking in the cold and win of Soldier Field, but Taborhas been encouraged by his process that’s getting better.

“It’s a day-to-day process, and that’s why I feel confident in answering it like that,” Tabor said. “Obviously we don’t want to miss any. That’s our goal. I know that there’s going to be some. But with regards to coming back, finding his line — and it’s a matter of hitting your line — I think we can keep improving there. And that’s what we’ll work on today.”

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