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Bears Take down Panthers in primetime

Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears game

By MariePublished 6 months ago 3 min read
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The Bears secured a hard-fought 16-13 victory against the Panthers at Soldier Field, showcasing a formidable defense and benefiting from a pivotal touchdown by D’Onta Foreman. Restricting the Panthers to just 213 yards and securing three crucial sacks, the Bear defense played a vital role. Foreman’s 4-yard touchdown run in the third quarter propelled the Bears to a 16-10 lead. In the absence of the injured Justin Fields, quarterback Tyson Begent demonstrated composure, completing 20 of 33 passes for 162 yards.

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Coach Matt Eberflus commended the team’s cohesive performance, underscoring the defense’s contribution to neutralizing field position advantages. Despite a challenging 0-4 start, the Bears exhibited improvement, standing at 3-7 with a 3-3 record in the first round. Former Panthers, Foreman, and DJ Moore played pivotal roles in the Bears’ offense, with Foreman rushing for 80 yards and Moore leading in receptions with 58.

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The defensive line, featuring Justin Jones, Yannick Ngakoue, Rasheem Green, and Montez Sweat, consistently pressured Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers initially took the lead with a 79-yard punt return touchdown from Ihmir Smith-Marset. A 54-yard field goal by Cairo Santos narrowed the gap to 7-3, and Foreman’s touchdown shifted momentum in favor of the Bears. Despite Pinero’s 30-yard field goal, the Bears effectively managed the clock, securing the win with an 8-yard pass from Begent to Darnell Mooney. Eberflus explained the strategic decision to prioritize passing over running in the closing moments.

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The Bears struggled to gain offensive momentum, averaging a modest 4.2 yards per play. Chicago managed just one drive exceeding 50 yards, totaling 295 yards for the game. Quarterback Tyson Bagent completed 20 of 33 passes for 162 yards, mirroring Young’s performance with no touchdowns or interceptions, concluding with a passer rating of 73.0.

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Fans found the Bears-Panthers “Thursday Night Football” matchup challenging to watch, emphasizing why both teams, residing at the bottom of the NFC, are destined for January vacations. They game highlighted deficiencies on both sides of the ball, underscoring the teams’ overall lack of talent.

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Eddy Pineiro’s attempt at a game-tying field goal fell disappointingly short, sealing the fate of the Panthers’ 15-play, 50-yard drive towards a potential comeback. Starting at their own 9-yard line with 7:10 remaining, the Panthers’ aspirations were dashed when Pineiro’s 59-yard kick failed to even reach the goal posts. With the miss, the Bears had only 1:40 left on the clock to secure their third win of the season.

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In the fourth quarter, the Panthers secured a field goal, bringing the score to Bears 16, Panthers 13. Starting at the Bears’ 40-yard line, Carolina faced adversity with a challenging first-and-30 situation. Despite moving backward, quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers executed several commendable plays, including a successful fourth-down conversion, ultimately positioning themselves within field goal range.

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Entering the fourth quarter, the Bears held a six-point lead, leading 16-13. Chicago found the end zone for the first time in the third quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run by running back D’Onta Foreman, accounting for the sole points in that period. The offensive challenges persisted throughout the game, including the third quarter, where the Panthers struggled, gaining only 34 yards. The Bears capitalized on a short field, covering just 38 yards to reach the end zone. The Panthers responded with a 39-yard field goal by Eddy Pineiro, narrowing the Bears’ lead to 16-13 with 11:06 remaining in the fourth quarter.

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Claiming the lead with a score of Bears 16, Panthers 10, Chicago took advantage of a favorable short field. Running back D’Onta Foreman spearheaded the Bears’ offensive charge, orchestrating a nine-play, 38-yard touchdown drive. Foreman showcased his prowess with four carries, culminating in a decisive 4-yard touchdown run, marking Chicago’s inaugural lead in the game.

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