Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers: Full Report-Card Grades for Chicago
Published by Matt Eurich on September 15, 2014
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears stumbled out of the gate early Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers, giving up a blocked punt and an easy score, but Jay Cutler and his crew prevailed and improved to 1-1 on the season after a 28-20 victory on Sunday Night Football.
The defense played well, particularly in the second half, forcing 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to throw three interceptions on the night and limiting the 49ers to just three second-half points.
The Bears trailed 17-0 near the end of the second quarter before Jay Cutler found Brandon Marshall in the end zone for a touchdown, giving the team new life heading into halftime.
Cutler came out firing in the second half, throwing three touchdowns, including two more to an injured Marshall, before turning it over to the defense to stop the 49ers at the end of the game.
Few expected the team to win, particularly with Marshall and Alshon Jeffery nursing injuries they suffered in Week 1, via Sports Illustrated’s Chris Burke:
Pretty remarkable win by the Bears. Weren’t even sure Marshall or Jeffery would play, then come back from 17 down to win.
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) September 15, 2014
According to Chicago Bears Radio Network sideline reporter Zach Zaidman, Chicago’s 17-point comeback was their largest since 2006:
The 17-point comeback by the #Bears in San Francisco was the biggest comeback they’re had since rallying from 20 down in Arizona in 2006.
— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) September 15, 2014
After a disappointing loss in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills, the Bears proved on Sunday night that they can hang with one of the league’s best teams.
Here are our report-card grades for each Bears unit following their Week 2 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
