Bears win 20 - 17 over Cincinnati as Justin Fields subs for injured Andy Dalton. Bears fans who have been clamoring for Fields to see significant playing time got their wish on Sunday when 2021 starter Dalton came up hobbling as he approached the sideline early in the second quarter. Fields then entered for three plays that failed to yield a first down. Dalton would return … [Read more...] about 2021 Chicago Bears Win Home Opener
Chicago Bears fall to Rams in 2021 Season Opener
The Chicago Bears had possession of the football eleven more minutes than the Los Angeles Rams on their Sunday night opener. That fact just indicated how inefficient Chicago was in their 34-14 loss at SoFI Stadium for the 2021 NFL season's first contest. Two miscues in the defensive secondary proved costly. The Bears had an interception, a turnover on downs, then a fumble … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears fall to Rams in 2021 Season Opener
Rule Changes for College Football for 2021
Courtesy of the College Football Foundation, here are important changes coming to the game this season: 2021 Rules Changes Overtime 2-Point Conversion Requirements:Teams will be required to run a 2-point conversion play after a touchdown when a game reaches a second overtime period. Previously, a 2-point attempt was required after the third overtime period. Also, if the … [Read more...] about Rule Changes for College Football for 2021
Mitch Trubisky Returns to Soldier Field with Buffalo Bills
Normally pre-season NFL games do not spark much interest beyond die hard fans, bettors, and player personnel directors. Both of the Chicago Bears 2021 exhibition games have had hype normally reserved for regular season contests. The first game was the professional debut of first round draft pick Justin Fields. Saturday's second game was the return to Soldier Field of Mitch … [Read more...] about Mitch Trubisky Returns to Soldier Field with Buffalo Bills
2021 Chicago Bears Preseason Game 1 Reaction
Expectations were naturally elevated, since this was going to be the debut of top pick Justin Fields, a player on whom many fans are heaping hopes of getting this team back into the upper echelon of the NFL elite. That is an awful lot of hype and setting the bar at a very elevated level. Presumptive starter Andy Dalton played the first two series, completing two passes for … [Read more...] about 2021 Chicago Bears Preseason Game 1 Reaction