Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser preview the Bears’ game against the Commanders, a rematch of last year’s Fail Mary finish.
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The team ranks 24th in yards per game (102.3) and 25th in yards per carry (3.8) — very near where it finished last season — and has just three rushing touchdowns.
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Standing at his locker Wednesday at Halas Hall, he admitted the mistake is what he’s best known for. It’s his job, he said, to give people better reasons to know his name.
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The Bears hope that this time their defensive backfield pays attention to the game and not the fans.
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