The Chicago Bears’ ugly second half costs them the game

The Chicago Bears had a magnificent (by their standards) first half against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. It wasn’t expected as they went into the game as heavy underdogs against their bitter rival who has owned them for the better part of 30 years.

Justin Fields was looking (outside of one pick-six) solid and Jakeem Grant stole the show with a touchdown reception and a punt return for a touchdown. Leading 27-21 at the half, things looked promising for the Bears. Unfortunately, that was where the fun ended.

At the half, Green Bay made the perfect adjustments that allowed them to impose their will on the Bears. The second half allowed the Packers to play the way that we thought they would from the beginning. Of course, with Aaron Rodgers leading the way, anything is possible.

The Bears were outscored 24-3 in the disastrous second half of the football game. That was the biggest key to Green Bay’s 45-30 final score. There were many things that led to the Packers dominating the way that they did but at the end of the day, it is because a poorly coached team simply isn’t good enough. That combination is always lethal to a team’s chances.

The Chicago Bears had an embarrassing second half on national television.

Now that the Bears are 4-9, they are actually done. There were still a few scenarios that could have led to them getting back in the race but beating the rival Green Bay Packers was much needed. It was 99 percent done anyway but they were at least on the “in the hunt” graphic before this game.

It is a shame that the NFL did not flex the Bears and Packers out of this game. A sweet game like the one between the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the tilt between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens would have been much better than another horrid trip to Lambeau for the Bears. This is barely a rivalry anymore because the Packers just always win.

At this point, all anyone should care about is the development of Justin Fields. They were able to score some points with him under center which is better than getting shelled offensively like they do most weeks. He went 18/33 for 224 yards, two touchdown passes, and two interceptions.

The second interception was in garbage time when he was trying to make a big play. He also rushed for 74 yards on 9 carries which is another great weapon that he possesses. Once he really commands the offense with a new head coach, he should be able to win lots of games.

This has been another wasted season after an offseason of garbage being spewed out of management’s mouths. They were always destined to be a bad football team and the organization made it seem like they didn’t think that would be the case.

Unfortunately, they are a joke. Luckily for everyone, we get to watch them on primetime once again next week as they play the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Luckily, that will be the last time that the rest of the country will have to watch them until 2022.