2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Los Angeles Rams Finally End Losing Streak
By Dan Parzych
28. Chicago Bears 2-7 (27)
Remember two weeks ago when the Chicago Bears were receiving plenty of praise following a surprise win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football? Unfortunately, it looks like nothing has truly changed for the Bears when looking at how bad they looked against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11.
As if the three turnovers recorded by Jay Cutler weren’t already frustrating enough, the fact that Chicago’s offense only put up 10 points against Tampa Bay may end up being one of the most embarrassing headlines of the weekend. There’s a reason why the Buccaneers’ defense ranks near the bottom of the league, and to see Cutler’s Bears go from their performance against the Vikings to this is a tough pill to swallow.
The only positive takeaway from this outcome on Chicago’s end was the solid performance on the ground by rookie Jordan Howard, who finished the game with 100 rushing yards on 15 carries. The Bears may not make the postseason, but at least the surprise production of Howard will help owners making a push for their fantasy football playoffs.
On another note, don’t be surprised if Cutler’s future with the organization comes back into discussion as Chicago has every reason to feel frustrated over their quarterback.