For the second week in a row, what was supposed to be a revamped and beefed-up Bears defense failed to stifle a generally mediocre offense, getting no help from a moribund offense but in the end doing itself in with inept tackling and a lack of impact plays at pivotal times in a 29-14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
“I feel like we started good,” said defensive lineman Akiem Hicks, as the Bears forced Philadelphia to settle for three field goals on deep drives in the first 30 minutes. “We had a great first half. Similar to last week [vs.