It was an ugly way to snap the four-game winning streak, but a loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday was exactly what Chicago Bears fans were afraid of happening. It was something many fans felt was inevitable, even before the game, because this was precisely the type of game the Bears usually lose.
And they did, but they also didn't help themselves in the process. Running back D'Andre Swift was one of several Bears players or coaches to talk about penalties after this contest, and he seemed visibly frustrated when asked about the issue.
"It's always self-inflicted," Swift said.