With two key players on the offensive side of the ball, Jay Cutler and Alshon Jeffery, out with injuries, the Bears were relying on a big game from their defense and running game when they faced Seattle. Chicago's plan seemed to be working in the first half as the defense only allowed two field goals and 125 total yard. Bears running back Matt Forte rushed for 64 yards on 15 carries in the first half.
The Bears had some more trouble on special teams this week as they allowed Seahawks Tyler Lockett to return the second half kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown giving Seattle a 13-0 lead. Seattle would go on to dominate the second half, outgaining the Bears 246-37 in second half yards. Seattle's Russell Wilson connected with tight end Jimmy Graham for a 30-yard score late in the third quarter for Seattle's only offensive touchdown.
Wilson completed 20 of 30 passes fro 235 yards with 1 touchdown and no interceptions. Seattle's Marshawn Lynch exited the game with a hamstring injury, but rookie Thomas Rawls picked up the slack by rushing for 104 yards on 16 carries.
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| Photo by: Bill Smith |
This is the first time the Bears have started the season 0-3 since the 2003 season and is also the first time they have been shut out since the 2002 season finale when they lost to the Buccaneers. The Bears will look for their first win of the season next week when they host the Oakland Raiders.
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