Eagles Face Crushing Defeat as Bears Dominate with Ground Game
The Philadelphia Eagles’ season took another concerning turn as they dropped their second consecutive game, falling 24-15 to the Chicago Bears in a matchup of 8-3 teams that left the home crowd visibly frustrated and vocal with their disapproval. The Eagles’ offensive struggles were apparent from the opening drive, with each first-half possession ending in a chorus of boos from the Philadelphia faithful. The statistics told the story clearly: the Eagles managed a mere 83 yards of offense in the first half, while former Eagle D’Andre Swift alone outgained his old team with 88 rushing yards plus a 13-yard reception. The Bears dominated the first thirty minutes, accumulating 232 yards and setting the tone for what would become a long afternoon in Philadelphia.
The second half began with more of the same – a quick three-and-out followed by a Jalen Hurts interception that deepened the home crowd’s frustration. A brief moment of hope emerged in the third quarter when the Eagles put together an impressive five-play, 92-yard drive culminating in a 33-yard touchdown reception by A.J. Brown. However, even this spark of momentum was dampened when the Eagles missed the extra point, leaving them trailing 10-9. The moment seemed to swing further in Philadelphia’s favor when Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw an interception at the line of scrimmage, but the Eagles couldn’t capitalize. Instead, Chicago forced and recovered a fumble on Philadelphia’s signature “tush push” play, quickly turning the tables and regaining control of the game.
Chicago’s ground attack proved relentless throughout the afternoon, with seventh-round rookie Kyle Monangai joining Swift in carving up the Eagles’ defense. Monangai found the end zone to extend the Bears’ lead to 17-9, highlighting a historic rushing performance for Chicago. The Bears’ dominance continued as the Eagles went three-and-out yet again, followed by Cole Kmet catching a 28-yard touchdown pass that effectively put the game out of reach. Though A.J. Brown would add another touchdown for Philadelphia, a failed two-point conversion left the Eagles down by nine points with time running short, essentially sealing their fate in a game they were expected to win at home.
The most telling statistics revealed just how thoroughly Chicago controlled the contest. The Bears amassed an impressive 281 rushing yards to Philadelphia’s 87, achieved 28 first downs to the Eagles’ 14, and made history as the first Chicago team since 1985 to have two running backs exceed 100 yards in the same game. This wasn’t simply a loss for the Eagles – it was a domination in the trenches that exposed significant concerns about Philadelphia’s run defense and offensive consistency. For a team with championship aspirations, being physically outmatched at home raises serious questions about their trajectory as the season enters its critical final stretch.
For Chicago, the victory extends their winning streak to five games and continues to establish them as legitimate contenders in the NFC. What makes this win particularly impressive is that it came on the road against another 8-3 team, with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams showing poise beyond his years despite throwing an interception. The Bears’ ability to control the clock with their ground game and capitalize on Philadelphia’s mistakes demonstrated a well-coached team hitting its stride at the perfect time. Swift’s performance against his former team added a compelling storyline, while Monangai’s emergence provides Chicago with yet another offensive weapon as they prepare for a divisional showdown with the Packers at Lambeau Field.
The Eagles now find themselves at a crucial crossroads in their season, with mounting pressure on head coach Nick Sirianni and his staff to correct course quickly. They’ll have extra time to regroup before traveling to Los Angeles for a Monday night contest against the Chargers on December 8th. With back-to-back losses and visible frustration from both players and fans, Philadelphia must address their defensive vulnerabilities and offensive inconsistencies if they hope to remain in contention for their division and make a playoff run. Meanwhile, Chicago continues its surprising rise under coach Matt Eberflus, turning what many expected to be a rebuilding year into what increasingly looks like a potential playoff season, powered by a throwback physical rushing attack and timely defense.
