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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Mark Potash

1st-and-10: What’s not to like about Matt Eberflus’ Bears debut?

Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (19) had one catch against the 49ers, but it went for an 18-yard touchdown. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Two wide receivers open on the same play in the fourth quarter of a close game? This must be the dawn of a new era at Halas Hall. 

Justin Fields’ 18-yard touchdown pass to Equanimeous St. Brown that gave the Bears the lead with 12:45 to play in a 19-10 victory over the 49ers on Sunday at Soldier Field was an embarrassment of riches to Bears fans who have suffered through a generation of disappointing, frustrating and often discombobulated offenses. 

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