Bears handed out game balls

[Lake Shore Drive]

Agree with the recipients and the honorable mention, altho Kyle Fuller deserved at least an honorable mention as well.

Chicago Bears: Handing out game balls after the team’s first win of the 2019 season

 

[richig07]

I feel like this list is pretty spot on, actually. Glad O'Donnell's bounce back performance punting didn't go unnoticed and got an HM.

Fuller made a huge play on the goal line to prevent a score, but to be honest... he was far from fantastic. He got beat quite a bit. Including on a 4th and 3 by Sutton on Denver's final drive and obviously... for the TD on the ensuing play by Sanders. Oh, and the two point conversion by Sanders on the play after that.

I'm not saying he deserves any blame. As the entire D was gassed. However, he cancelled out any praise he may have deserved prior to the final drive.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

I feel like this list is pretty spot on, actually. Glad O'Donnell's bounce back performance punting didn't go unnoticed and got an HM.

Fuller made a huge play on the goal line to prevent a score, but to be honest... he was far from fantastic. He got beat quite a bit. Including on a 4th and 3 by Sutton on Denver's final drive and obviously... for the TD on the ensuing play by Sanders. Oh, and the two point conversion by Sanders on the play after that.

I'm not saying he deserves any blame. As the entire D was gassed. However, he cancelled out any praise he may have deserved prior to the final drive.

Good points on Fuller, but while I hate making excuses, Denver's mile high thin air is notorious for wearing down defenses, especially in the latter part of games, and Fuller's less-than-stellar plays primarily occurred in that part of the game.

On a happier note, kudos to O'Donnell, whose punting performance yesterday was largely overshadowed by Eddie's huge coming out party. I think this guy gets better with each passing year.