Bears wipe out Falcons
Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
Dec 31, 2023
Although the 2023 Chicago Bears opened the season 0-5, they have now won 7 games, with their home win over Atlanta last weekend.
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Could this be Justin Fields’ next-to-last game as the Bears’ starting quarterback? The 3rd year player is only 10-27 as an NFL starter. Fields posted a 99.5 passer rating Sunday.
Bears beat Falcons Sunday's flurries didn't accumulate on the pavement (nor much on the grass) in the 32-34F air temps.
Bears beat Falcons We were seated in the north endzone, where most of the game action occurred, including 2 missed field goals by the Atlanta kicker. Our section claimed an 0-2 'winning' record against that player.
Bears beat Falcons Although Fields' total season numbers have him ranked among the league's worst, since returning in week 11 from a thumb injury, he is second in rushing yards on designated run plays by quarterbacks (429), behind only Lamar Jackson of Baltimore.
Bears beat Falcons Will quarterback Justin Fields (#1) still have a locker stall at Halas Hall when organized team activities begin in May? Or, will the Bears opt to reboot with a new quarterback they draft in April 2024? Another NFL draft where the Bears again have the #1 pick...
Bears beat Falcons Bears kicker Cairo Santos (#8) was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November. He signed a four year extension worth $16 million the weekend before the Falcons game. He went 3 of 4 in field goal attempts Sunday, missing his longest attempt from 55 yards.
Bears beat Falcons The "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" fight song was written in 1941 by Al Hoffman under the pseudonym Jerry Downs, in the early stages of the "Monsters of the Midway" era of the 8x NFL Champion Bears.
Bears beat Falcons Rookie cornerback Tyrique Stevenson had two interceptions, four pass breakups, and five tackles against the Falcons. On Wednesday, Stevenson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. See #44 below.
Bears beat Falcons We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation.
Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown.
You're the pride and joy of Illinois! Chicago Bears, bear down!"Bears beat Falcons Three hours in the cold, with snow-wet pants, could only really be endured with a happy crowd, a pretty companion, and an action-packed home team win.
Bears beat Falcons“I will definitely remember this game for the rest of my life,” said Justin Fields post game. “Just the atmosphere, the fans, the chants, the snow. … Playing the hometown team, beating them, it was a good day today.”
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