Los Angeles Rams‘ high-powered offense while shuffling their way to
a surprising victory over the team that came in with the NFL’s best record.In a
season of huge strides
Youth Allen Robinson Jerseys , this might be their biggest one yet.Eddie Goldman led a dominant effort by the defense and the NFC North-leading Bears beat the NFC West
champion Rams 15-6 on Sunday night.Article continues below ...“Our play on
defense — all I can say is wow,” coach Matt Nagy said.The Rams (11-2) missed a
chance to secure a first-round playoff bye and fell into a tie with New Orleans
for home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.Goff threw a career-high
four interceptions and was sacked three times, with Goldman getting to him for a
tiebreaking safety early in the third quarter.Bradley Sowell became the first
Bears offensive lineman in 11 years with a touchdown reception when he caught a
2-yarder from Mitchell Trubisky in the third quarter. And after four straight
last-place finishes in the NFC North, Chicago continued to close in on its first
division title and playoff appearance since 2010.“For them to go out and do it
(against) a team that had only one loss all year long … is so powerful for our
guys now because it helps us grow,” Nagy said. “It helps us grow with
confidence. It helps us grow togetherness. When you teach that and you talk
about it over and over and over — as a culture, as a building, everyone together
as a family — and then they do it
Allen Robinson Jerseys Stitched , it lights a fire. It puts us in a great position. We do talk about one game at a time. They’re gonna enjoy tonight and
then we’re gonna get right back in it and get ready for next week.”Coming off a
shaky outing against Detroit, Goff was 20 of 44 for 180 yards with a 19.1
rating. NFL rushing leader Todd Gurley ran for a season-low 28 yards on 11
carries, and the Rams’ three-game win streak came to an end.The Rams’ only other
loss was at New Orleans. But against the Monsters of the Midway, they managed
just 214 yards.“Really, consistently over and over I continue to put our players
in bad spots,” Los Angeles coach Sean McVay said. “Certainly a humbling night,
but it’s one you get a chance to look at yourself critically
Youth Taylor Gabriel Jerseys , find a way to get better and move forward accordingly and that’s exactly what we’re going to do and that’s all I know how to do. And I
have to be better for our football team. This loss is on me. I didn’t do a
nearly good enough job for us today. I trust we will respond the right way.”The
Bears (9-4) bounced back from a wild overtime loss at the New York Giants and
won for the sixth time in seven games.Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks had sacks.
Roquan Smith, Prince Amukamara, Eddie Jackson and Kyle Fuller had interceptions,
helping Chicago come away with the win despite a shaky effort from Trubisky.“All
11 guys collectively going against the offense, it was going to be a big
challenge for us,” Mack said. “We stepped up to the challenge.”The Bears needed
it with Trubisky struggling about as badly as Goff.After missing the previous
two games because of a right shoulder injury, he was 16 of 30 for 110 yards and
three interceptions.“It’s hard to be down when you get such a big win like
that
Taylor Gabriel Jerseys Stitched ,” Trubisky said. “You’ve just got to put your own selfish thoughts about how you played aside. … I’m just very proud of the way
the team had my back.”PULLING AHEADGoldman broke a 6-6 tie in the opening minute
of the third quarter when he sacked Goff for Chicago’s first safety this
season.The Bears then used a trick play they call “Santa’s Sleigh” to make it
15-6, when Sowell hauled in a 2-yarder from Trubisky on a play-action with
defensive end Hicks. That made him the first Bears offensive lineman with a TD
reception since John St. Clair against Kansas City on Sept. 16, 2017.“We needed
a play so they gave it to the play-maker,” Sowell said.The Rams had a big
opportunity late in the third when John Johnson III returned an interception 35
yards to the Chicago 27. But Fuller picked off a wobbly pass from Goff intended
for Josh Reynolds on the next play.Los Angeles’ Greg Zuerlein missed a 40-yard
field goal off the right upright in the opening minutes of the fourth after
making a 50-yarder earlier in the game.INJURIESRams: CB Dominique Hatfield was
taken from the field on a cart with an ankle injury in the third quarter. He was
hurt on the kickoff following Sowell’s TD. … C John Sullivan was evaluated for a
concussion after being shaken up blocking on a run by Gurley late in the first
quarter. But he returned in the second half.Bears: CB Bryce Callahan left the
game with a foot injury late in the first half.UP NEXTRams: Host Philadelphia on
Dec. 16.Bears: Host Green Bay on Dec. 16. The Bears have brought back special
teams stand out DeAndre Houston-Carson." />Skip to main
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Houston-CarsonCary Edmondson-USA TODAY SportsAfter electing to not tender an
offer to exclusive rights free agent DeAndre Houston-Carson a few weeks ago, the
Chicago Bears have decided to bring him back today on what is expected to be a
more team friendly contract. Houston-Carson will add some safety depth to the
defense, but he’s made his money in the NFL on special teams. Last year he
played the third most third-phase snaps on the team at 261 (61.3%)
Youth Nick Kwiatkoski Jerseys , while making a team tying six tackles and recovering a fumble in that capacity. In 2017, he led the Bears’ special teams
unit with 10 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries. He’s played sparingly on defense
with the Bears, and his career high in playing time came a year ago at just 46
snaps, but with a new defensive coordinator in place perhaps he’ll carve out a
niche with the D. I don’t think DHC being brought back will prevent the Bears
from addressing safety in the upcoming draft, but he will provide some insurance
at the position this offseason.
