The 2018 Chicago Bears: Champions at Last
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The 2018 Chicago Bears:
Champions at Last...
Off-season
Free Agent Signings
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DE: Ra’shede Hageman
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HB: Spencer Ware
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OLB: Dee Ford
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WR Larry Fitzgerald
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TE: Zach Miller (Re-signed)
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RT: Ronald Leary
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DE: Chris Long (Re-signed)
2018 Draft
R1P3: QB Jake Brake - Nebraska
R1P22: OLB Griffin Lovelock - Butler
R4P24: C Kevin Rivera - Minnesota
R5P24: RG Derron Jennings - Indiana
R6P24: HB Michael McClain - Michigan State
R7P24: QB Kris Wilbur - Northern Illinois
Regular Season
Week 1 at Minnesota (CHI 49 - MIN 14) (1-0)
Just a force win after disconnects.
Week 2 vs Carolina (CAR 28 - CHI 43) (2-0)
The Bears went down early in the game but were able to make an astonishing comeback off the strength of Alshon Jeffery and a 99 yard pick 6 from Adrian Amos.
Week 3 vs Los Angeles (LA 21 - CHI 14) (2-1)
The Rams handed the Bears their first loss of the season. Rookie QB Jake Brake struggled against his rookie counterpart, Eric Mackey. The game was decided by a 40 yard Tre Currie TD on blown coverage.
Week 4 at Arizona (CHI 21 - ARI 34) (2-2)
After a close loss to the Rams, the Bears travelled to Arizona to face off against the Cardinals. The Cardinals’ swarming defense suffocated Jake Brake all game and held the Bears to 21 points. Jordan Howard was the lone bright spot on the day.
Week 5 vs Seattle (SEA 37 - CHI 30) (2-3)
The Seahawks dominated for three and a half quarters until the Bears came roaring back in the 4th quarter to tie it up 30-30 with 11 seconds left in the game...then it happened...the infamous Windy City Walk-off. Pro-Bowl kick returner, Tyler “the Goon” Lockette worked his magic yet again. He took the ensuing kick-off back for a touchdown to go up 37-30 with 1 second left in the game. This would be the 3rd loss in a row for the Bears on the season, but they would not lose again…
Week 6 at Green Bay (CHI 28 - GB 6) (3-3)
The Bears had a commanding win on the road against their hated division rivals. Jordan Howard and Jake Brake lead the offense to a win along with three takeaways by the defense.
Week 7 at Buffalo (CHI 23 - BUF 17) (4-3)
CPU Game
Week 8 at Washington (CHI 42 - WAS 0) (5-3)
This was the most impressive defensive performance under Coach Fangio. The Redskins were held to 30 total yards. The Bears’ defense took the ball away 5 times. Akiem Hicks intercepted a QB pitch and returned it for a TD. Nick Kwiatkoski finished the game with three picks and earned NFC DPOW honors.
Week 9 Bye
Week 10 vs Lions (DET 16 - CHI 31) (6-3)
The Bears hosted the Lions this week and were able to convincingly defeat the Lions 31-16. The Bears leaned on their rushing attack and the defense’s ability to take the ball away. Jordan Howard ran 16 times for 91 yards. Danny Trevathan had 2 picks on the game.
Week 11 vs New England (NE 9 - CHI 22) (7-3)
The Bears’ stout run defense held the Patriots to just 33 yards. Jake Brake and Howard again carried the offense to victory. This was a statement win for the Bears. It showed that they could match up the the best teams in the league.
Week 12 vs Minnesota (MIN 14 - CHI 17) (8-3)
The Vikings put up their best performance against the Fangio-led Bears but still came up short. Jake Brake had his worst game of the season going 11 for 21 with 3 interceptions. Ali Scott had the Bears’ lone offensive TD. Nick Kwiatkoski had a pick 6 that turned the tide of the game in the Bears’ favor.
Week 13 at Detroit (CHI 49 - DET 20) (9-3)
The Bears’ defense gave Matthew Stafford fits, picking him off 3 times and sacking him twice. Jordan Howard had a monster game rushing 13 times for 139 and three touchdowns. Ali Scott also had 14 carries for 100 yards.
Week 14 vs Miami (MIA 6 - CHI 17) (10-3)
Ali Scott put the team on his back and had touchdowns on his only two carries. Tannehill was picked off 3 times by the Bears defense. Miami only scored two field goals on the day.
Week 15 vs Green Bay (GB 10 - CHI 30) (11-3) (Won Division)
Aaron Rodgers had his worst game of the season against the league’s best pass defense going 16 for 28 with 196 yards and 5 interceptions. Adrian Amos had a long pick six to seal the game and win the division for the Bears.
Week 16 at New York Jets (CHI 30 - NYJ 0) (12-3)
This was the second shutout of the season for the Bears. The Jets were held to 105 offensive yards. Jordan Howard had two touchdowns on the day.
Week 17 at San Francisco - (CHI 27 - SF 6) (13-3)
Jake Brake had a very clean game going 10 for 11 with 135 yards and a TD. The Bears defense closed out the season holding the 49ers to just 6 points. This victory clinched a first round bye and the 2nd seed in the NFC for the Bears
Post-season
Wildcard Bye
Divisional vs Dallas (DAL 14 - CHI 15) (14-3)
This was the hardest fought victory for the Bears this season. The Bears went up 9-0 at half but forfeited the lead in the second half and trailed 14-9. The Cowboys drove into the Bears red zone but the whole game would change after that. Fangio send an all out blitz and Griffin Lovelocke forced a fumble on Prescott. Pernell McPhee recovered the fumble and carried it 60+ yards for the eventual game winning TD. This put the Bears up 15-14 with just over a minute left. Kyle Fuller picked off Prescott to secure the victory against the defending NFC champs.
NFC Championship at Arizona (CHI 45 - ARI 21) (15-3)
The Bears travelled to Arizona to avenge their regular season loss and make their way to the Super Bowl. The Bears’ defense mangled Josh Edmonds picking him off 4 times and sacking him 3 times. Two defensive TDs were scored and Michael McClain had his Dash Through the Desert to add insult to injury. The Bears’ dominating victory proved that they were clearly the best team in the NFC and would go to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2006.
Super Bowl vs Indianapolis (IND 26 - CHI 45) (16-3)
The game was very close for the first quarter and a half before the Bears went up 24-14 at half. The Bears defense dismantled the Colts offense taking the ball away four times. Jake Brake put up a perfect passer rating going 10 for 12 with 183 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jake Brake became the first starting rookie QB to win a Super Bowl in league history. Jordan Howard carried the ball 13 times for 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Bears would win the game 45 - 26. The Bears broke the 33 year drought and won their first Super Bowl since 1985…
Summary
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Final Record: 16-3
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NFC North Champs
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NFC Champs
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Super Bowl Champs
Pro Bowlers
C: Jerry Jurevicius
RT: Gordon Sinclair
“Will a Super Bowl under coach Vic Fangio be possible for the Bears?”
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