Three big-picture observations from the Bears’ ‘‘Sunday Night Football’’ game against the Chargers:
A good QB dominated them
It was clear from the get-go that Justin Herbert wasn’t Brian Hoyer.
One week after the Bears’ defense beat up on the Raiders’ backup in a pinch-hitting role, they looked lost against the Chargers star. In the first half alone, Herbert threw for three touchdowns and posted a 141.6 passer rating.
They’re not built to rally
Against the Raiders, Tyson Bagent running a methodical offense was exactly what the Bears needed. They were never in danger of blowing a lead the way they did against the Broncos. On Sunday, however, it was an impediment. Their seven-minute scoring drive in the second quarter came while they were trailing by 17 points.
RB-by-committee
After missing two games because of a concussion, rookie Roschon Johnson shared carries with D’Onta Foreman. Darrynton Evans scored on his first touch of the game, an 11-yard toss to the right. Despite Foreman’s solid turn in replacing Khalil Herbert and Johnson, both of whom were hurt against the Commanders, he figures to share carries going forward.
