Bears kicker Cody Parkey did not shy away from questions following a missed potential game-winning field goal attempt in Chicago's 16–15 loss to the Eagles in Sunday's NFC wild-card playoff game. Parkey's Bears teammates were sure to defend the fifth-year pro in light of his struggles. Jake Elliott, the second-year Eagles' kicker who watched from the opposite sideline when Parkey's kick bounced off the uprights at Soldier Field, also offered his support early Monday morning.
Elliott commended Parkey's willingness to answer questions immediately following the game. He also made sure to point out that Parkey's kick, as video revealed, was partially blocked.