The Bears’ win over the Bengals doubles as a showcase for what Ryan Poles got right—and what he still needs to fix.
The Chicago Bears’ 47-42 shootout win over the Cincinnati Bengals was an all-timer. The game was a chaotic, high-octane thriller, fueled by brilliant performances from offensive rookies, running back Kyle Monangai, and tight end Colston Loveland.
However, the Bears blew a 41-27 lead late in the fourth quarter, mainly due to their inept defense, which allowed Joe Flacco to pass for 470 yards.