Chicago Bears ‘Beat’ Detroit Lions: A Victory Not So Sweet
Published by Seth Boster on September 13, 2010
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
The Bears’ 19-14 win over the visiting Lions on Sunday shouldn’t feel like one.
Sure, on offense, quarterback Jay Cutler threw for a bunch of yards (372) and connected very nicely with running back Matt Forte (151 yards receiving, second most among Bears rushers of all time).
Even still, the front line looked as messy as a toddler making a mud pie and there was clear confusion between Cutler and receivers. You know—same old, same old.
Sure, Chicago’s defense, led by a seemingly resurged Brian Urlacher (eight tackles, one interception), looked Monsters-of-the-Midway-material.
But then again, an under impressive and unthreatening backup quarterback Shaun Hill was at the helm for the Lions, while starter Mathew Stafford was sidelined with an injury.
Not to mention, the unit did give up what should have been a game-winning touchdown after receiver Calvin Johnson out-leaped Zachary Bowman and snagged an endzone pass with 24 seconds left on the clock.
The Motor City Cats should have walked out of Soldier Field breaking their 20-game road losing streak, and the Bears should have suffered a humiliating defeat.
Forget the ruling that denied Johnson six points. Apparently, “Megatron,” having caught the ball and touching two feet to the ground, “failed to maintain possession” after hitting the ball to the turf in celebration. Whatever. This was just another rule that snatched glory (see Dustin Johnson and bunker).
Before the controversy, the Bears were their own victims of mistakes, forfeiting three turnovers along with 100 yards worth of penalties. More shame came when the Bears failed four times to punch in a score at the goal line, with only centimeters to go.
Of course, Chicago will take one in the win column, but do you really feel that feeling of “victory?”
And they say a win’s a win…
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