Chicago Bears: Three culprits to blame in loss to Patriots
The Chicago Bears faced a challenge on Sunday when they matched up with the New England Patriots. The Bears came up just short in a winnable game. Here are the three players most to blame for the loss.
The Chicago Bears knew that it wouldn’t be easy going up against veteran quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. They would have the home field advantage against the five-time Super Bowl champions, but it didn’t matter as the Bears came up just short. The team is now 3-3 and at the bottom of the NFC North after a 38-31 loss.
It was a tough loss to swallow for the Bears as they kept it close all game. There were some crucial mistakes that hurt the team, but it seemed as if they were finally competing with a team that has blown them out in recent years.
Still, there are no moral victories for a squad like the Bears who are trying to shift into win-now mode.
There are more questions than answers about the Bears, and it’s frustrating to think that they are on the cusp of being a great team. The roster just can’t seem to click against playoff contenders. There’s always one facet of the team that is underperforming in key moments, and this week was no different.
Bears have been humbled. Matt Nagy is not yet Andy Reid and the 2018 defense is not to be mentioned anywhere near the 1985 version. No pass rush for 2 games in a row, and troubling accuracy issues from the young QB all day.
— M@ (@MattSpiegel670) October 21, 2018
While it’s nice that the Bears are competing again, it’s not enough to satisfy most fans. There are a lot of bright spots on the roster, but it doesn’t matter when the team keeps losing winnable games. Here are the three culprits who are most to blame for this close loss.