NFL Week 1: Mariota Magic And Other Takeaways
By Erik Lambert
Sep 13, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) passes the ball against Green Bay Packers defensive end Josh Boyd (93) during the second half at Soldier Field. Green Bay Packers defeats the Chicago Bears 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Bears still need to learn to finish
If one was to look at the game between the Bears and Packers and determine one key difference between the two teams, it can be summed up in one word: finish. Chicago had more offensive yardage, controlled the clock for longer, ran the ball better and still lost the game 31-23. Why?
They couldn’t finish drives.
Three times in the game they were forced to settle for field goals and another promising drive was ended by an interception. Meanwhile Aaron Rodgers only threw for 189 yards but had three touchdowns.
Until Jay Cutler and his teammates learn to do the same, they will continue to come up short against top teams.
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