The Bears’ trick play on their first possession Sunday was a liar. What felt like the start of a memorable game against their dominant rival, instead, served as a prelude to a forgettable offensive performance by quarterback Justin Fields.
An offense that was stuck in the Soldier Field mud last week played like that on the much-drier Lambeau Field turf during Sunday night’s 27-10 loss to the rival Packers. The well-scripted first drive of the game turned into an ugly reality show in which what was planned quickly devolved into something ugly. When it did, it reminded the Bears what they must have known entering the season — if they’re going to win games, they can’t do it by hoping Fields can race Aaron Rodgers to 30 points.