For as many problems as the Bears have with Solider Field, none are as concerning on a weekly basis as the turf itself.
Sunday provided the latest example as heavy rain in Chicago turned the lakefront sod into a kiddie pool. It was pathetic, in oh so many ways, but when life gives you a child’s toy, you better take advantage.
The Bears sure did. In the closing moments of an astounding upset over the San Francisco 49ers (-6.5) to open the season, quarterback Justin Fields broke the huddle, took a knee to run out the clock and promptly led his offense on a slip-n-slide celebration that actually looked pretty dang fun.
SLIDING TO VICTORY! @ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/mruoqtVrkC
— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2022
It’s likely Bears bettors were out in the rain doing the same, seeing as there weren’t too many of them. At Tipico Sportsbook, 75% bets on the spread had the 49ers, including 59% of money. The moneyline saw the Niners grab 90% of bets with 65% of money.
Fields’ teammates couldn’t wait to join in the fun.
Specialist slideeee 😄 pic.twitter.com/SjgIUbHK1T
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 11, 2022
We 💙 the rain pic.twitter.com/SmPeVEwPpa
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 11, 2022
Football is fun pic.twitter.com/Yc9RZwUajw
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 11, 2022
Justin Fields is gonna own this town! pic.twitter.com/keD3Abq8yd
— Danny Parkins (@DannyParkins) September 11, 2022
— Cairo’s boys don’t quit (@NorthSideSoxPod) September 11, 2022
This is the best victory celebration ever. 🌧️#SFvsCHI | #DaBears pic.twitter.com/o9nD4PwK2N
— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2022
We play in the rain and we win #DaBears pic.twitter.com/YOSd3l0oGV
— . (@bvrrency) September 11, 2022
One of the hardest celebrations ever pic.twitter.com/Mvk0WbI3WX
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) September 11, 2022
