25 Bears sat out this game. For those counting, that’s every defensive starter (nickel or base) and every offensive starter including 2 RBs, 4 WRs, and 2 TEs. Perhaps surprisingly, this proved to be a disadvantage for the Bears when it came to scoring points, preventing points, or other win-loss related activities.
The Bears offense didn’t have much to show for itself in the first half. Except curl routes to Javon Wims. I only counted four of these targets, but Wims consistent seperation, leverage, and sure paws were so reliable that after the second, I had the luxury of looking away to pet my cat as soon as the ball was thrown, knowing with certainty it would be pulled down.