Chicago Bears’ Week 1 Report Card

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Running Backs

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago only called 18 running plays throughout the entire game, and Jeremy Langford received 17 of those carries for 57 yards. Langford did score the Bears’ first touchdown of the 2016 season from the Texans’ one-yard line in the first quarter. Along with the limited carries, Langford (just like Cutler) was a victim of the poor blocking by the offensive line, and didn’t get may chances to break loose into the secondary. Langford also had two receptions for six yards.

Grade: C

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