Bears-Packers reflection
By: Jake Rajala
It was an NFC North battle of the ages. The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 22-16. The game ended in overtime. With that said, I’m going to lay out five things we learned from the game.
Onside Kick
The best, most improbable play came from the Bears having a succesful onside kick. Romeo Doubs muffed the ball. As a Saints fan, I know they recovered an onside kick against the Dolphins. However, it has been quite rare.
Malik Willis
Malik Willis proved that he is one of the best backup QBs in the league. He was accurate and efficient with his legs. He was 9 for 11, a touchdown, and he had 10 carries for 44 yards. Of course, Packers fans want Jordan Love to return soon. They are holding onto a playoff spot.
Bears red zone defense
The Bears had a beautiful turnover on Josh Jacobs in the red zone. The Packers had to settle for a few field goals. The Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen is one of the most underrated defensive coordinators in the league. I’m sure fantasy owners of Brandon McManus were happy, however.
DJ Moore
DJ Moore had one of his best games on the season. He finished with five catches for 97 yards. He also had a carry for 12 yards. His most beautiful plays came with a TD grab in overtime. He held on with a defender hanging all over him. He is proving that he can be a Top-10 WR.
Packers pass rush
The Packers had pressure on Caleb Williams many times. However, they failed to bring down Caleb Williams for a sack. Clearly, they miss Micah Parsons, who has had double digit sacks this season. I would have liked to see Rashan Gary get a sack in the pivotal divisional game.
On Saturday night, it was the second time the Packers-Bears squared off. The Packers lost, but they still have a playoff spot right now. The Detroit Lions are in the hunt and hoping for more Packers losses.
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