Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2016 16:28:47 GMT -6
Chicago Bears 26, San Francisco 49ers 6
Here are the biggest takeaways and highest-graded players from the Chicago Bears’ 26-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers:
Quarterback grade: Matt Barkley, 83.8
Barkley finds rhythm after slow start
The Bears started the game conservatively, and Barkley attempted only three passes in the first quarter of his second career start. However, once Chicago was trailing, he was asked to move the chains with his passes, and he did exactly that. Barkley received a lot of help from his offensive line, and he took advantage of the situation, as he had a passer rating of 115.3 on dropbacks when he was kept clean. On the other hand, the Chicago signal-caller failed to complete any of his three attempts under pressure.
Top offensive grades:
RB Jordan Howard, 85.6
T Bobby Massie, 77.8
C Cody Whitehair, 77.2
WR Cameron Meredith, 76.6
TE Logan Paulsen, 75.0
Rookie Howard gets the job done
Chicago’s running back continued his impressive rookie campaign, as he rushed for more than 100 yards and scored three touchdowns. While Howard did not have a lot of splash plays and failed to break a single tackle, he did his fair share of gradually breaking down the 49ers’ defense. While Howard averaged only 3.7 yards on his 32 carries, 64 of his 117 yards came after contact, as he created problems for defenders when it came to taking him to the ground.
Top defensive grades:
S Harold Jones-Quartey, 86.5
DI Akiem Hicks, 84.5
CB Bryce Callahan, 82.8
LB Nick Kwiatkoski, 82.6
CB Tracy Porter, 80.0
Disciplined and disruptive defense leads to win
Despite the weather conditions, the Chicago defense missed only six tackles, which played a big part in earning the win against San Francisco. In addition, the front seven was able to disrupt pass and run plays as well. Interior defender Akiem Hicks led the team in total pressures, as he recorded three sacks and two quarterback hurries. The Bears played well in coverage, too, as they broke up two passes and allowed only four receptions for 34 yards.
PFF Game-Ball Winner: Bears RB Jordan Howard
www.profootballfocus.com/pro-sf-chi-grades-jordan-howard/
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Pretty spot on breakdown of the day. Was surprised at first to see three DBs on that list but when you consider the Niners netted only 6 yards on passing plays, it makes a hell of a lot of sense. In addition to that, the pass rush was mighty fine this afternoon which helped protect the DBs. ONE HELL OF A GAME for the Bears.
