Much as expected, the makeshift 2011 Chicago Bears fell 35-21 to the Green Bay Packers for the fourth time this calendar year.  The Bears were relying on backups at seemingly every position on offense and the defense couldn’t keep Aaron Rodgers out of the end zone, giving up five passing touchdowns.  QB Josh McCown played surprisingly well, throwing for 242 yards and a TD to go along with two costly interceptions.  Third-string running back Kahlil Bell led a rejuvenated Bears running attack that racked up 199 rushing yards.  Despite the bloated yardage totals, the Bears struggled to put points on the board.  Their first TD of the game was scored by offensive lineman Edwin Williams.  Yep, it was one of those nights. Let’s hand out some grades as the Bears were officially eliminated from playoff contention, again, by the Packers.

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