Bears vs. Patriots: Craziest stats for Chicago's abysmal offense
It was another disastrous loss for the Chicago Bears on Sunday, as they fell to the New England Patriots 19-3 in one of the most embarrassing efforts in recent history. That says a lot about the state of the team currently on a three-game losing streak with no viable answers or changes being known 24 hours after the game ended.
There's not too much to dissect from the Bears loss, it was horrible at every level, but a monumental failure for the offense yet again. With another loss in the books and the team spiraling downwards, here's a look at five of the craziest offensive stats to come out of the loss to the Patriots, showing a complete and utter failure.
1. Bears failed to score an offensive touchdown in back-to-back games for first time since 2004
#DaBears failed to score a touchdown in back-to-back games for the first time since December 2004.
Chad Hutchinson was the starting quarterback. pic.twitter.com/ZYhAANlVFF— Marquee Bears (@BearsMarquee) November 10, 2024
One of the biggest talking points coming out of the loss to the New England Patriots is the lack of offensive production, which could, and should, lead to changes on the offensive coaching staff. The team has too much talent on their roster to become an absolute laughing stock of the NFL, but during their three-game losing streak they've become just that. It likely will cost one person their job, but this offense has to get it right as the Bears prepare to go against all their NFC North divisional opponents.
2. Second-most sacks allowed in a game in franchise history
The Bears have allowed 9 sacks today, the most they've allowed in a game since 9/26/2021 (Cleveland vs. Justin Fields). The franchise record is 10 (Giants, 2010).
The Patriots entered today with 8 sacks *combined* in their past *6* games.— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) November 10, 2024
Injuries played a part in the poor play of the offensive line, with much shuffling going on with the unit, but the fact that there have been two games within three years of each other with this stat is mind-blowing. Ryan Poles was praised for his work in rebuilding the offensive line in Kansas City, but has failed to have similar success in Chicago. The poor play of the offensive line had some media wondering if Caleb Williams would be bench in order to protect him, but that won't be happening according to head coach Matt Eberflus.
3. Bears failed to convert more than once on third down while having at least 14 opportunities
Since 1991, the Bears have had at least 14 third downs in a game 270 times. Only twice have they failed to convert more than once.
Today and 12/17/2007, another 1-for-14 performance.
(Friendly reminder that the Patriots entered today 27th on third down)
(h/t @Stathead)— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) November 10, 2024
This is a post to highlight the horrible offensive showing and this one is very telling. The Bears could not sustain any drives offensively and were bringing their defense back on the field throughout the entire game. Failure to convert third downs is a big sign of failure in both play-calling and execution, the two biggest talking points surrounding the team this week.
4. Most false-start penalties in the league
The Bears have a league-high 19 false start penalties this season, and they've already had their bye.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) November 10, 2024
Injuries are one thing, undisciplined football is a completely different thing, and it's quite embarrassing. Not only do the 19 false start penalties show an offensive line that is not in sync with their quarterback, but it clearly shows an undisciplined unit and that falls squarely on coaching. Those penalties are drive killers and momentum crushers and make it incredibly hard when trying to convert third downs or get the ball into scoring position.
5. Bears have the fourth-best turnover ratio in NFL
NFL leaders in turnover ratio (record):
1. Bills +13 (8-2)
2. Chargers +9 (6-3)
2. Steelers +9 (7-3)
4. Lions +8 (8-1)
4. Bears +8 (4-5)
6. Texans +7 (6-4)
7. Packers +6 (6-3)
7. Commanders +6 (7-3)— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) November 11, 2024
Finding themselves in elite company for having one of the best turnover rations in the league, yet the Bears are the only team atop the list that is below .500 on the season. This points to the defense doing their job and the offense being a complete failure to get the job done and win ball games. Their defense is getting the takeaways, their offense is not capitalizing.
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