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Monday, September 30, 2024 5:38:11 PM
Since sisters say when very young i used to invite them into campfires, and since years later on the Banff-Jasper Highway (now looks it's renamed the Icefields Parkway .. https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/glaciers-icefields ) one sorta chased me for a minute or so (lucky it was bored easily), and since we have a cluster of Chicago critters on this board, and since Tory Taylor is with them now i guess it makes sense i should have some affinity for the team. LOL, hey, golf for me is off for a time, so ... Go Bears!
5. We got a pretty good look at why the Bears said Tory Taylor — the punter — could be a weapon
when they drafted him in the fourth round (No. 122 overall).
...the second-highest drafted punter since the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Bryan Anger in the third round
in 2012. Only Mitch Wishnowsky of the San Francisco 49ers (No. 110 in 2019) has been chosen higher since."
Game balls: 6 standouts from the Bears' Week 4 win vs. Rams
Portrait of Alyssa Barbieri Alyssa Barbieri
Bears Wire
Sept. 30, 2024
With links
The Chicago Bears (2-2) defeated the Los Angeles Rams (1-3), 24-18, in Week 4, which snapped their two-game losing streak and extended their home winning streak to seven games.
The Bears saw impressive performances from all three phases in their most complete win of the season. The defense continued its dominance, holding their opponent under 21 points for the 10th consecutive game, including just one touchdown. The offense finally found an identity with the run game, where D'Andre Swift feasted with 93 yards and added 72 receiving yards, as rookie Caleb Williams continued to make strides. Meanwhile, punter Tory Taylor proved to be a weapon on special teams.
There were several standout performances on offense, defense and special teams in the encouraging victory. Here is who earned game balls from the Week 4 win against the Rams.
1. RB D'Andre Swift
Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
D'Andre Swift's start in Chicago couldn't have started worse, where he averaged 1.8 yards per carry through three games. But Sunday's win finally provided a glimpse of why the Bears brought Swift to Chicago with his best game of the season, where he dominated both on the ground and through the air. Swift totaled 165 scrimmage yards, leading the Bears both in rushing (16 carries, 93 yards, touchdown) and receiving (seven catches, 72 yards). He also had a huge 36-yard rushing touchdown that was the deciding score. The arrival of the run game finally provided an identity for Chicago's offense.
2. S Jaquan Brisker
Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) celebrates a defensive stop against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
There were plenty of standout performances on defense, but third-year safety Jaquan Brisker was the standout. Brisker's physicality and ballhawking ability were a big part of his impressive outing. He led the Bears with 12 tackles, including two tackles for loss, one sack, one pass breakup, one QB hit and a game-sealing interception. Brisker should've had two interceptions as his first pick was called back after he failed to reestablish his second foot in bounds. But he made up for it when he picked off Matthew Stafford to prevent him the opportunity to mount a comeback in the final minutes.
3. QB Caleb Williams
Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) greets fans after the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams put together his best performance of his young career. While he didn't light up the boxscore, he was efficient and took care of the football as the offense found its identity with the run game. While he had some early struggles in the first quarter, including overthrowing Rome Odunze and not being on the same page as DJ Moore on what would've been a touchdown in the end zone, he found a rhythm in the second half, taking the checkdowns with D'Andre Swift and making timely passes. Williams completed 17-of-23 passes (74 completion %) for 157 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers for a 106.6 passer rating.
4. P Tory Taylor
Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears punter Tory Taylor (19) punts against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
The Bears faced some initial criticism about drafting a punter in the fourth round, but Tory Taylor has more than proven to be worth the investment. Taylor played a key role in Chicago's big win over the Rams, where he was a weapon in the fourth quarter when they needed to flip the field. Taylor had five punts for 277 yards, averaging 55.4 yards per punt, and downed three inside the 20-yard line. That included a 66 yarder with just about two minutes left in the game, which pinned the Rams deep and forced a three-and-out. Taylor also downed the ball inside the 10-yard line on his final punt, which helped flip the field and prevent Matthew Stafford from mounting a comeback.
5. DE Montez Sweat
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after forcing a fumble by Matthew Stafford (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Defensive end Montez Sweat has transformed this defense, and he continued to show his impact getting after the quarterback. Sweat totaled two tackles, including one tackle for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, one pass breakup and one QB hit. His lone sack was a strip-sack on quarterback Matthew Stafford, where he blew through two blockers and managed to strip the ball. His fumble was recovered by cornerback Kyler Gordon and gave Chicago's offense the ball on the Rams' 16-yard line, which led to a Roschon Johnson 1-yard touchdown. Sweat continues to be a force along the defensive line, and he now has two sacks this season.
6. DT Gervon Dexter
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams is sacked by Gervon Dexter Sr. #99 of the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Second-year defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has been a standout player through the first month of the season, and that was true in Sunday's win against the Rams. Dexter totaled two tackles, including one tackle for loss, one sack and two QB hits. He continues to be the dominant three-technique that this defense needs to find success up front, and he's feasted in the backfield. Dexter has one of the highest pass rush win percentages in the league for defensive tackles, and the arrow is pointed up.
Instant analysis of the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams in Week 4
Bears vs. Rams: Studs and duds from Chicago's Week 4 win
Bears vs Rams: Everything we know about Bears' Week 4 win
Notes from the Bears' redeeming 24-18 win over the Rams
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2024/09/30/bears-rams-standouts-game-balls-dandre-swift-jaquan-brisker-caleb-williams/75452218007/
This looks a missing link for yours ..
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/09/30/chicago-bears-brad-biggs-10-thoughts-week-4/ .
5. We got a pretty good look at why the Bears said Tory Taylor — the punter — could be a weapon
when they drafted him in the fourth round (No. 122 overall).
...the second-highest drafted punter since the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Bryan Anger in the third round
in 2012. Only Mitch Wishnowsky of the San Francisco 49ers (No. 110 in 2019) has been chosen higher since."
Game balls: 6 standouts from the Bears' Week 4 win vs. Rams
Portrait of Alyssa Barbieri Alyssa Barbieri
Bears Wire
Sept. 30, 2024
With links
The Chicago Bears (2-2) defeated the Los Angeles Rams (1-3), 24-18, in Week 4, which snapped their two-game losing streak and extended their home winning streak to seven games.
The Bears saw impressive performances from all three phases in their most complete win of the season. The defense continued its dominance, holding their opponent under 21 points for the 10th consecutive game, including just one touchdown. The offense finally found an identity with the run game, where D'Andre Swift feasted with 93 yards and added 72 receiving yards, as rookie Caleb Williams continued to make strides. Meanwhile, punter Tory Taylor proved to be a weapon on special teams.
There were several standout performances on offense, defense and special teams in the encouraging victory. Here is who earned game balls from the Week 4 win against the Rams.
1. RB D'Andre Swift
Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
D'Andre Swift's start in Chicago couldn't have started worse, where he averaged 1.8 yards per carry through three games. But Sunday's win finally provided a glimpse of why the Bears brought Swift to Chicago with his best game of the season, where he dominated both on the ground and through the air. Swift totaled 165 scrimmage yards, leading the Bears both in rushing (16 carries, 93 yards, touchdown) and receiving (seven catches, 72 yards). He also had a huge 36-yard rushing touchdown that was the deciding score. The arrival of the run game finally provided an identity for Chicago's offense.
2. S Jaquan Brisker
Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) celebrates a defensive stop against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
There were plenty of standout performances on defense, but third-year safety Jaquan Brisker was the standout. Brisker's physicality and ballhawking ability were a big part of his impressive outing. He led the Bears with 12 tackles, including two tackles for loss, one sack, one pass breakup, one QB hit and a game-sealing interception. Brisker should've had two interceptions as his first pick was called back after he failed to reestablish his second foot in bounds. But he made up for it when he picked off Matthew Stafford to prevent him the opportunity to mount a comeback in the final minutes.
3. QB Caleb Williams
Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) greets fans after the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams put together his best performance of his young career. While he didn't light up the boxscore, he was efficient and took care of the football as the offense found its identity with the run game. While he had some early struggles in the first quarter, including overthrowing Rome Odunze and not being on the same page as DJ Moore on what would've been a touchdown in the end zone, he found a rhythm in the second half, taking the checkdowns with D'Andre Swift and making timely passes. Williams completed 17-of-23 passes (74 completion %) for 157 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers for a 106.6 passer rating.
4. P Tory Taylor
Aug 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears punter Tory Taylor (19) punts against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
The Bears faced some initial criticism about drafting a punter in the fourth round, but Tory Taylor has more than proven to be worth the investment. Taylor played a key role in Chicago's big win over the Rams, where he was a weapon in the fourth quarter when they needed to flip the field. Taylor had five punts for 277 yards, averaging 55.4 yards per punt, and downed three inside the 20-yard line. That included a 66 yarder with just about two minutes left in the game, which pinned the Rams deep and forced a three-and-out. Taylor also downed the ball inside the 10-yard line on his final punt, which helped flip the field and prevent Matthew Stafford from mounting a comeback.
5. DE Montez Sweat
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Montez Sweat #98 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after forcing a fumble by Matthew Stafford (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Defensive end Montez Sweat has transformed this defense, and he continued to show his impact getting after the quarterback. Sweat totaled two tackles, including one tackle for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, one pass breakup and one QB hit. His lone sack was a strip-sack on quarterback Matthew Stafford, where he blew through two blockers and managed to strip the ball. His fumble was recovered by cornerback Kyler Gordon and gave Chicago's offense the ball on the Rams' 16-yard line, which led to a Roschon Johnson 1-yard touchdown. Sweat continues to be a force along the defensive line, and he now has two sacks this season.
6. DT Gervon Dexter
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 29: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams is sacked by Gervon Dexter Sr. #99 of the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Second-year defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has been a standout player through the first month of the season, and that was true in Sunday's win against the Rams. Dexter totaled two tackles, including one tackle for loss, one sack and two QB hits. He continues to be the dominant three-technique that this defense needs to find success up front, and he's feasted in the backfield. Dexter has one of the highest pass rush win percentages in the league for defensive tackles, and the arrow is pointed up.
Instant analysis of the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams in Week 4
Bears vs. Rams: Studs and duds from Chicago's Week 4 win
Bears vs Rams: Everything we know about Bears' Week 4 win
Notes from the Bears' redeeming 24-18 win over the Rams
https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2024/09/30/bears-rams-standouts-game-balls-dandre-swift-jaquan-brisker-caleb-williams/75452218007/
This looks a missing link for yours ..
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/09/30/chicago-bears-brad-biggs-10-thoughts-week-4/ .
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