Three takeaways from the Bears’ 21-9 loss to the Saints:
Surprise!
The Bears promoted former Notre Dame star Manti Te’o off their practice squad Saturday, presumably as depth after ruling Roquan Smith out with a left elbow injury. Sunday, though, he was a surprise starter.
How surprising? Te’o had appeared in three games since New Year’s Eve 2018 before Sunday. He had the benefit of familiarity, though, having spent the past three seasons with the Saints. Te’o stood out on the Bears’ first defensive series and finished with six tackles.
Reviews are in
Two potential turnovers went to review in the first half.