Chicago Bears continue to struggle in loss against Philadelphia Eagles
CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Hurts had trouble feeling his hands. With bone-chilling wind whipping through Soldier Field, he even found it difficult to see. Some big hits only added to his pain. None of that…
Local Sports December 20, 2022 CHICAGO, (AP) -- Jalenhurts was having trouble feeling his hands. He even had trouble seeing because of the bone-chilling wind blowing through Soldier Field. Hurts stated, "The great teams, and the great players, find a way." "And I believe that we all found a way together as a group to solve our problems. Justin Fields, Chicago's quarterback, ran 95 yards to surpass 1,000 yards. He joins Lamar Jackson and Michael Vick as the only other quarterbacks to rush for more than 1,000 yards. He also established a single-season franchise record for QB rushing. Hurts is also close to becoming a legendary ball-carrier. Hurts had 61 yards of rushing this season and now has 747. Coach Nick Sirianni stated that he cannot control bad plays earlier and moves on to the next one. It's not surprising. This is who this man is. The Eagles' go-anywhere QB ran for a 22 yard touchdown in the final minute of the second quarter. A 1-yard touchdown early in the third made it 17-6. Hurts ran the 2-point conversion at 4:20 to give Philadelphia a 23-13 lead. The Bears couldn't get it back. Hurts connected with A.J. after a two-minute warning. Brown caught nine passes, totaling 181 yards. This includes a 68 yarder that set up Brown's final touchdown. Fields stated that he does not plan to make 1,000-yard rushing seasons regular for him. Bobby Douglass's previous record of 968 yards rushing by a quarterback in a 14-game 1972 season was broken. He said, "I mean, it's already the middle of this year," he added. He said, "He's doing a great job." He's doing an excellent job leading our football team. It's the area where he is growing the most in the second half of this season. Teven Jenkins, Bears right-guard, was taken off the field by Eberflus after sustaining a neck injury during the first drive. He said, "They just told me that it was encouraging." After sustaining injuries, Jenkins, who was a second-round selection by Chicago in the 2021 Draft, kept his face down. After a reception, Bears WR Equanimeous Brown (concussion protocol), left the game. After sustaining an ankle injury during a tackle in the third quarter, LB Jack Sanborn (ankle), left. CB Jaylon Johnson stated that he had injured his abdomen. Bears will host Buffalo on Saturday. Get the latest breaking news, plus more, right in your inbox