NFL fans were treated to a game of the week featuring the 2-5 Chicago Bears and the 2-4 Los Angeles Chargers. Imagine waiting all day for Sunday night to feature two sub-.500 squads.
The Bears were riding the feel good story of undrafted rookie Tyler Bagent, who is filling in for presumptive face of the franchise Justin Fields. Coming off a win in his first career start, Bagent went 25-of-37 for 232 yards and two interceptions.
Justin Fields pulled the Chargers out of the dark place with three touchdowns as part of his 31-of-40 for 298 yards.
Twitter was replete with remarks throughout the contest. Here are among some of the best.
Will Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth talk about the game and not long winded stories no one cares about
— Matt Carlson (@mattcarlson53) October 30, 2023
All of you AP Language students who are watching Sunday Night Football- @miketirico just allude to Gladwell’s Outliers! See? Reading gives you the power- even when announcing football game.
— Robert Mishou (@mishouenglish) October 30, 2023
He literally just throws like 3 yard passes
— Jacobo Zakay (@JacoboZakay23) October 30, 2023
Justin Herbert in the pocket pic.twitter.com/mAj7KBtXTD
— Tony Bearprano (@BearsSopranos) October 30, 2023
Gotta love the Chargers using Keenan Allen as a decoy the week I have him in some parlays.
— Ben Grimaldi (@BenGrimaldi) October 30, 2023
I'm tired of feeling numb when I'm watching #Bears football.
I'll still tune in each week because I'm a fan. But when they lose, I don't feel sad about it anymore. I've come to expect failure out of my favorite team, which totally sucks.
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) October 30, 2023
Does Matt Eberflus actually believe the words that come out of his mouth? I can’t imagine he does. #Bears
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) October 30, 2023
Will the @chargers get shut out again in the 2nd half? That is the question 😂
— ⚡️Go_Chargers!⚡️ (@sportsfan_sd) October 30, 2023
The Chicago Bears Everyone #Bears
— JustloveBall (@BearDownFandom) October 30, 2023
No one is watching this. Should have been flexed
— Real matters (@johnrea57213957) October 30, 2023
I thought no one else could do it???
— Ben (@HowUBenFeller) October 30, 2023
Cris Collinsworth has broadcast this game telling the country a QB that has led his team to 7 points and turned it over twice has played incredibly well and that Justin Fields needs to study his game.
Baffled.
— Bill Zimmerman (@BillTZimmerman) October 30, 2023
This is crazy. Bagent was garbage
— eruj (@erujabidi) October 30, 2023
Once Fields has studied him, he too may be able to throw 2 picks, have a 23 qbr, and a passer rating of 60.
Incredible feat against a team that ranks 32nd in pass per attempt allowed and 32nd in passing yards allowed per game.
— Hard Knocks Philosophy (@plusEVwagers) October 30, 2023
The Bears saving Brandon Staley's job is very on-brand.
— Vibes-Based Analytics 🇧🇸🏴☠️ (@Taige42) October 30, 2023
I just know Matt Eberflus sits down on his bed every Sunday night and exhales heavy. Dude sucks and there’s nothing he can do about it but watch film. #DaBears
— Chi BC2 (@BC2__) October 30, 2023
