We were this close to witnessing the “Matt Barkley game” for the Chicago Bears. Another quarterback controversy in town (at least on sports radio). Yet another beloved back-up quarterback.
Actually, we still might see some try to drive that point home. But in Barkley’s first ever career start while filling in for the “day-to-day” Jay Cutler against the Tennessee Titans, he eventually settled in and gave the depleted Bears a chance to win.
Before Sunday, Barkley had an oh-so overall career “sparkling” stat-line as follows:
- 36-65 (55.4 completion percentage)
- 386 yards
- Zero touchdowns, six interceptions
- 34.