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Overreaction Monday: Who’s to blame for 49ers loss in Chicago?

Every Monday during the NFL season is filled with fans and media pundits’ overreactions. Someone needs to be blamed, especially when you are a seven-point favorite and lose the season opener to a team expected to be near the bottom of the league.

Here are some of the best overreactions I’ve encountered in the aftermath of the 49ers 19-10 loss to Chicago on Sunday.

The defense lost this game!

San Francisco’s defense tamed the Bears offense throughout the early portion of the game. In the first half, Chicago managed only 68 total offensive yards.