Things that Kept Chicago Bears from Getting Home-Field Advantage

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 06: Jordan Howard #24 and Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears react to their 15 to 16 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

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Week 1: Bears 23, Packers 24

GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 09: Geronimo Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers catches a touchdown against Kyle Fuller #23 of the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of a game at Lambeau Field on September 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Chicago entered halftime with a 17-0 lead, and started the second half going up against an injured Aaron Rodgers who was playing on one leg. Going into the fourth quarter, it seemed as if the Bears were going to escape Lambeau Field with a victory. Unfortunately, Rodgers led the Packers to an unforgettable comeback with three fourth-quarter touchdown passes.

Playing with just one good leg, why didn’t Chicago put much more pressure on a quarterback that couldn’t move out of the pocket? The Bears chose to play it safe with a lead instead of staying aggressive like they did in the first half. More hits on Rodgers might have forced Green Bay to sideline the hobbled Rodgers, therefore potentially preventing a comeback.

Oh, let’s not forget the dropped interception by Kyle Fuller that could’ve iced the game for Chicago as well.

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