Ravens Soar After Slow Start Against Chicago
The Chicago Bears fell to the Baltimore Ravens in a Week 8 matchup, despite holding an early lead [2]. Baltimore outscored Chicago 16-0 between the second and third quarters, ultimately dictating the game's momentum [2]. The game took place in Baltimore on Sunday, October 26 [2, 3]. While the Bears showed promise, they couldn't maintain their initial advantage against a resilient Ravens squad [2].
The Bears defense focused on containing Ravens running back Derrick Henry, limiting him to 71 yards on 21 carries, averaging just 3.4 yards per rush [1]. However, Ravens quarterback Huntley proved to be a dual threat, rushing for 53 yards on eight attempts in addition to his passing contributions [1]. On the Bears' offense, DJ Moore led the receiving corps with four catches for 73 yards, while another receiver added seven receptions for 33 yards [1].
Defensive Focus and Offensive Struggles
Bears' defensive coordinator emphasized the importance of containing Henry, stating, "We were intent on not letting '22' (Henry) get started" [1]. He believed the defense was largely successful in that aspect [1]. The Bears defense managed to contain the Ravens rushing attack, but Huntley's scrambling ability created problems [1]. The Bears ultimately struggled to maintain offensive consistency throughout the game [1, 2].
TL;DR
- The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Chicago Bears in their Week 8 matchup, overcoming an early deficit [2].
- Chicago's defense successfully contained Derrick Henry but struggled with quarterback Huntley's mobility [1].
- DJ Moore led the Bears in receiving with 73 yards on four receptions [1].
- The game took place in Baltimore on Sunday, October 26 [2, 3].