If the #Bears somehow end up losing this game, it's completely on Lovie "Todd is our quarterback" Smith.
This was a tweet that I made early in the second half, after Lovie's constant stubbornness that we've come to know and despise. How "Mr. Accountability" chose to keep old man Collins in the game to throw his third, and then his fourth interception, is something that I will never understand.
However, our running game came to play (golf clap for Forte) and we've started our "second quarter of the season" with a 23-6 win. We're now 4-1, and have the Seahawks heading our way next weekend.
Jump with me to see some quick stats from todays game.
Team Stats:
CHI
CAR
First Downs
13
8
Total Yards
247
147
Passing Yards
29
62
Rushing Yards
218
85
Penalties (Yds)
5(45)
7(53)
Turnovers
4
3
Punts (AVG)
6(38)
9(37)
Time of Pos.
30:15
29:41
Top Performers:
Not so fun stat of the day: Chicago's now 0-for-8 from the 1 yard line, with 5 rushes, 2 incompletions and 1 interception.
Have at it folks, analyze away. And use this thread to discuss the afternoon games.
Kev H will be back with a "notes and scribbles" post tomorrow.
(stats and tables taken from nfl.com)