Ill be really excited for next season, Claypool said last week. (Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune) Ten thoughts after the Green. The Bears have had fewer than 100 net passing yards four times in 16 games. The Bears seem committed to giving it their best shot in Week 18. They lack difference makers on that side of the ball. Bears safety Eddie Jackson leaves on a cart in the second quarter on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. At Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, Bears-Vikings opened as a pick em. Its tough. A 40-yard field-goal attempt was deflected at the line of scrimmage by Dean Lowry. This is such a week-to-week, year-to-year league where things are changing constantly. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tackles Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the first quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. So what is the impact of a No. Does Fields have a guy he legitimately can trust right now? Houston-Carson had the No. Dont really care what (others) are thinking about the situation, Kmet said. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. - Chicago Tribune Advertisement Chicago Bears Chicago Bears have locked up a top-4 draft pick and there's still a chance for No. Aaron Rodgers entered the game with a busted thumb and banged-up ribs, and the Bears totaled zero quarterback hits in 31 drop-backs. In hindsight, Fields needed to take the check-down, but when youre looking at this in the playbook, thats where the ball is supposed to go. They went 3-14 last season after choosing quarterback Trevor Lawrence. I dont really look at it as rebuild or whatever. Jared Goff completed passes to 10 receivers in the first half. With intense fan attention on the team's draft position and the more than $100 million in. The bad news is I dont see a generational defensive lineman on the horizon in free agency. They need more help at wide receiver. All I know is that a lot of people on the team (were) confused.. I thought the corner made a nice play. The most bothersome element of this shellacking is that in a season constructed to build for the future with a focus on process and growth, coaches will have to work overtime to produce much in the way of positive moments. [Dont miss] Chicago Bears Q&A: Have Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus given hints about offseason priorities? Its important for us to be able to do that going forward this last game. (Rich Schultz/AP). The rationale behind having Dieter Eiselen on the game-day roster is he can snap the ball and fill in if something happens to center Sam Mustipher. And hit (Randall) Cobb in 13 on a big play and Jordy (Nelson) in 16 on a big play. The Packers went on to win 21-14. I dont know how Poles could consider a new contract for Claypool in the offseason. Hes in position to become only the third Bears punter to finish a season with a net average above 40 yards. Fields came off the pump and looked front side, didnt like it, spun out and then came back side to hit Harry. On fourth down, the Packers ran a divide concept, pairing a corner route with Randall Cobb running a post. 34. Thats not a knock on Borom, but the Leatherwood experiment isnt working. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Cover longer. Why else have him inactive and Larry Borom in uniform? 10b. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Bears running back David Montgomery makes a move in the third quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Brad Biggs' 10 Thoughts SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE NEWSLETTER - The weekly Bears breakdown you need to read, delivered to your inbox Weekdays Chicago Tribune Sports A daily sports newsletter. I think were talking about stingers here. He still works at it every day. This was the Bears seventh consecutive division loss and fourth this season. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported players and assistant coaches were shocked at the move. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Ive just got to keep improving and keep getting better.. He allowed St. Brown to eat up the cushion and get on his toes. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Jones hasnt returned punts since the Week 6 loss to the Washington Commanders on Oct. 13. The Bears bye a year ago came in Week 10, and I would be shocked if they are saddled with a Week 14 bye again next season. The Bears' sixth consecutive. Getting to the ball better. 2 pick averaged 6.0 wins the following season since 2000. Running back Khalil Herbert has had a nice season, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Asking better questions in meetings. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Ive been hearing it from fans for 15 years down there, so I dont expect anything to be different, he said. If both teams lose, the Bears would be knocked down to fourth in the draft order going into Week 15. I think hes best as a three and hes a big-time athlete. The Bears sixth consecutive loss also moved the Packers atop the NFLs all-time victory list with 787 to 786 for the Bears. The Bills Josh Allen ran for 84 yards against the Vikings, and the Eagles Jalen Hurts hit them for 57. He does a good job asking for our input.. Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune. He didn't really have to do anything at all, but he did well with the few opportunities he was given to pass. Strong safety Jaquan Brisker had a really rough game against the Lions. We have to continue to stick to this process., Said center Sam Mustipher: Thats Flus whole message morale and then the idea of constant improvement. The Cardinals have used four starting quarterbacks in the last four weeks. Houston-Carson had to wheel, snug up to Cobbs hip and try to find the ball. So its like a dream game for somebody in my position with a pretty sore rib cage., Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn tackles Packers running back AJ Dillon in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Say what you want about a bye in Week 14, but I think most coaches would gladly take that over time off in Week 4 at least without knowing any specific situations their team would be facing. You cant fault him. The Bears have become excellent on third down. Theyve lost a franchise-record nine consecutive games, no small deal when you consider its their 103rd season. He should have thrown to the flat. ]. You cant really get that anywhere else, so thats why we decided as a staff and we decided working with Justin. ], I think just elevate his game in the passing game, the two-minute drills, end of half, Poles said. 1 pick had a winning record the following season, and seven had four wins or fewer. Ive enjoyed playing here. Thats exactly what happened against a patchwork secondary that did a pretty darn good job. He was stationary and waiting, probably expecting Cobb to run a crosser, and then all of a sudden he hit it upfield. 2 in the 2017 NFL draft. Its part of the game. Everybody feels that way. What made Gill a target after ODonnell signed with the Packers in free agency? The point is Jackson was the star of the free-agent class, and its hard to say the Jaguars got the return they sought on the investment. Its possible the Bears low offer was based in part on Kreutz returning from a serious injury. Thats why Hargrave, even though he is an older player, is going to get paid. Its more like a lease for the time being as Claypool will be in the final year of his contract in 2023. Fields had a 10-yard pass to tight end Cole Kmet on third-and-5 in the first quarter (two plays before the 55-yard TD run), a 15-yard pass to Chase Claypool on third-and-5 in the second quarter and a 24-yard pass to Kmet on third-and-10 in the third quarter when it looked like Fields made it all the way to his third read. Im a little skeptical of the idea the Bears would be able to turn their high pick (lets say its No. But these hard times bring you closer to each other.. And they cant just dream about Aaron Rodgers eventually leaving Green Bay. The New York Giants are a distant third at 713. All in all, it felt like there was some growth. He is big and he can move and he might fly under the radar a little more than Payne and Hargrave.. That might have been how Poles was thinking at the time, too, before seeing the season unfold to get a better picture of the roster. After the Dallas Cowboys pummeled the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, the Texans have the worst record in the league, followed by the Bears (3-10) and the Broncos and Los Angeles Rams (both 3-9). Heres where it gets interesting. Awful.. By Brad Biggs. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Go big or go home. 10 thoughts after the Bears' season ended with a 16-15 loss to the Eagles Sunday night at Soldier Field in an NFC wild-card game. Going back on Chase, hes passionate but just has to learn how to control those emotions and keeping it inside and just knowing whats going to be best for the team., The Lions' Amani Oruwariye breaks up a pass intended for Chase Claypool during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Its hard to find guys that can rush the passer from the interior of the defensive line. 2 seed in the NFC (which doesnt offer a bye), but that would require defeating the Bears and relying on the lowly Cardinals to win at San Francisco. Just like the Packers did Sunday, the 49ers scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to win that game. ]. [[Dont miss] Column: Timing and good fortune help an NFL rebuild and the Chicago Bears have a little of both]. Jackson was surrounded by elite talent on a Super Bowl defense in Denver and cashed in big time. Hargrave has been terrific in the middle of the Eagles defense with 14 sacks since the start of last season. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Were going to go out there, were going to play our hardest and they know that Im doing that. Advertise with us (Opens in new window) E-Edition (Opens in new window) 10 thoughts on Bears from NFL combine. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the 27-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. It's a foul name as a result of it didn't work. You pay them to hit the quarterback, and thats what hes shown he can do. When you have a trust throw, that means that hes reading it and, man, hes going to let it rip and the guys got to do a great job of stepping up and making those plays. I like the way Justin is trending, and adding another big body who is physical, explosive, great leaping ability, can stretch the field but also is violent with the ball in his hand and as a blocker I think that enhances everyone around him.. So Fields knew he had a one-on-one outside to St. Brown. Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) March 1, 2023 As a Bears fan, that's not the answer you want to here. The Bears could move to third or fourth. He wound up 6 for 7 for 73 yards and threw a couple nice balls to Cody Latimer. The group of 14 teams includes five led by first-year head coaches with that team: Lovie Smith (Texans), Matt Eberflus (Bears), Nathaniel Hackett (Denver Broncos), Josh McDaniels (Las Vegas Raiders) and Doug Pederson (Jacksonville Jaguars). Week 6 seems like a better spot in the schedule to start giving teams a breather. I kind of like it a little bit (later) but probably a little bit too late this year. Have to play better than I did today, not putting my team in second-and-15s, taking sacks on plays that I shouldnt be getting sacked on, he said. The stats wont show it because of two interceptions in the fourth quarter, and well get to those in a minute. Thats an expensive rental if Claypool is only with the Bears for 1 seasons, and when is it a good idea for a team totally out of contention to spend that kind of draft capital for a player who wont be around long? At times, he plays a little high. It looks like a rebuilding year from the outside, but thats not how the players view the season. Quarterback Justin Fields probably spoke better for Claypool than the receiver could have done himself. He wouldnt do that against Justin Jefferson, JaMarr Chase or Stefon Diggs. I went up (after the series) and told (offensive coordinator) Mike Tice, I think I broke my leg., When Tice asked if he could finish the game, Kreutz said he told him he could, but there were certain things I cannot do., When B.J. Eddie Jackson is stirring memories of Mike Brown making game-changing plays in the secondary. It was a bad route by a receiver whom the Packers, who were in a world of hurt at the position after last season, allowed to walk out the door in free agency on a minimum contract to the Bears. One look at their recent history against their rivals confirms that. 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears broke into the win column with a 17-14 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. What else is there in the way of building blocks, guys who can be difference makers on offense? Brad Biggs: A month out from NFL free agency, there's no need to over complicate Bears' plan There's no way to sugarcoat the plain truth the Bears were brutal on both the defensive and . Not a huge deal. Its what he pumped to before pulling the ball down. Houston had run through Jones midsection and sacked both the left tackle and Fields on the play, one of three sacks for the rookie. Bears safety Eddie Jackson leaves on a cart in the second quarter on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. We can come in and be the next guy up. Rodgers is now 25-5 against the Bears, including the postseason, with an eight-game winning streak in the series. Flaws, 58, worked for years on the WBBM-AM 780 radio crew, holding a parabolic microphone on the sideline. The Bears chose safety Elijah Hicks with the first one and Gill with the next, seven spots before the San Francisco 49ers made quarterback Brock Purdy Mr. Chicago Tribune. Bears wide receivers Chase Claypool (10) and Equanimeous St. Brown (19) head to the sideline after failing on third down in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Jackson set the NFL record for rushing yards in a season by a quarterback in 2019, when he ran for 1,206 yards. Here are some thoughts after 2017 first-round draft pick Mitch Trubisky came to Soldier Field and led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on . 7a. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). The players and coaches can talk all offseason about how long it takes for a wide receiver to adjust to a new offense. Thats a good first step toward evaluating the Raiders 2021 first-round pick. Fields pumped and pulled the ball down and left the pocket. St. Brown lumbered into his break. I felt really comfortable out there in the passing game. Pederson, who was fired after that season, said the plan all week had been to get Sudfeld some playing time. He enjoyed a strong bounce-back season in a new scheme, becoming a playmaker on the back end once again. The Bears are locked into fourth place in the NFC North and will have a road game against the Commanders at FedEx Field. A look into our crystal ball. Current Bears right tackle Riley Reiff was the 23rd pick by the Detroit Lions. Back in January, Ballard said he'd do whatever it took to land a quarterback as the franchise guy in Indianapolis. Smooth and cool., Photos: Northwestern loses to Penn State 68-65 in overtime, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Here is the current draft order at Tankathon.com. If it isnt too windy against the Vikings, perhaps Gill can become No. Defensive end Kingsley Enagbare crashed hard, and Fields made the proper read to keep the ball. Earlier in the week, Rodgers reflected on what playing in Chicago has meant to him. 10 c. Pass rush was pretty good for the Bears but not good enough to stop Ryan Tannehill from completing his first 14 pass attempts. Its been a rivalry Ive been part of. He can hit the quarterback.. Oct 03, 2016 at 8:02 am. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). First, the big plays. Apparently not enough to warrant a chance late in the season in a setting that would not involve wind. He was 33 at the time and in the final year of his contract, and when the lockout ended the following summer, he signed with the New Orleans Saints. 2 draft pick after losing for the ninth time in 10 weeks. He got that extra time those were plays we had to keep covering, as long as it is. The fourth award dinner will feature Mannelly, Bears long snapper Patrick Scales and former Bears Pro Bowl center Jay Hilgenberg. We felt our offense has been humming pretty good and we wanted to give them a chance to go out there and score, and it worked out for us, Matt Eberflus said. [[Dont miss] Eddie Jacksons resurgent season has a harsh ending: Chicago Bears place the safety on injured reserve]. 19. To think that there is going to be a let-up, thats not going to happen. He either needs two big-time signings or to pair a marquee free agent with his first draft pick. Fields acknowledged taking too many bad sacks. The run defense has been suspect almost weekly, and the Bears lack anything resembling a difference maker on the defensive line. The Bears were 3-5 at the time and if the draft order were based on the standings on Nov. 1, the Steelers would have received the 43rd pick. 5 min read INDIANAPOLIS The possibility that has turned into a probability the Chicago Bears trading the No. buy now, pay more later? I dont know that this quarterback draft class (Bryce Young, C.J. We just didnt have it. Well have to wait and see. The fourth-place finishers in the NFC West and AFC North remain up in the air. Jaylon (Johnson) is a premier player, but the other young guys played pretty well. I dont believe the possibility of dropping in the draft order will change how the Bears do business this week. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). 10c. Hes passionate about the game, but I think he was just showing his emotions, which is good to have emotion in a game, but you just have to know how to control it. The path to No. 1 in six of the last eight drafts. It was a good read by Fields, who got rocked on the throw by Dean Lowry coming off a twist-stunt and got lifted off his feet. 1. It depends, though. He has tons of time. For instance, before the final Bears preseason game I contacted a former member of the team's front office . He was a technician. Bears punter Trenton Gill warms up before a game against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. Bears quarterback Justin Fields breaks free for a long touchdown run in the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Including the down-and-out Houston Texans, who fell to 1-10-1 with a loss to the Deshaun Watson-led Cleveland Browns on Sunday, 14 teams entered the week with four wins or fewer. The Rams host the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, and the Broncos host the Chiefs on Sunday. Contributor to Mully & Haugh Show on 670 The Score. But were never counting Velus out. Weve had a tremendous amount of success during my time against them. Even without the surgery, the rehabilitation was brutal, Kreutz said. [[Dont miss] Column: A collage of ugliness in the Chicago Bears 13th loss leaves far more reasons for concern than confidence]. I think if Leatherwood had excelled in practice, he probably would have started, but Matt Eberflus said the plan was to rotate him. The Jaguars have a winner-take-all game for the AFC title with the Titans in Week 18, so they could make it five playoff teams in 23 seasons. Chicago Tribune. Leonard Floyd's hand injury has to be concerning for the Bears as durability has been an issue for him. Had the Bears won and advanced to Super Bowl XLV, Kreutz would not have been available. He was a good holder as well and then we also saw the leg talent. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). This was a corner saying, The guy across from me is not very good and I am going to sit on everything and try to steal something. Alexander was being greedy. Eddie will recover. Feb 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm. He didnt appear skittish at all and handled the pocket pretty well, hitting St. Brown across the middle for 24 yards on the fourth snap to spark a field-goal drive. Based on that, this trade can only be viewed as a win in Pittsburgh. Here is the current draft order at Tankathon.com. (Chris Sweda. Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks through the tunnel before a game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. Matt Eberflus called it a mini bye after the Bears hosted the Washington Commanders on a Thursday night in Week 6 and challenged coaches and players to make improvements with the extra time. Of course it was the Jaguars second straight year with the top pick. Helping Fields reach the record would be something neat in a season that hasnt included a lot of fun. Thats fine. There are numerous other examples like that from the season. I smile because I know it was a great trade for the organization. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune). The finalists are Oklahoma States Matt Hembrough, Penn States Chris Stoll and Central Floridas Alex Ward, who will participate in the Senior Bowl. Selected between the 13th and 18th picks were four defensive ends Michael Brockers, Bruce Irvin, Quinton Coples and Melvin Ingram wide receiver Michael Floyd and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick. Payne would absolutely kill it if he reaches free agency, and whoever landed him would be forced to overpay. The Bears are banking on future production from Claypool evening things out because, to this point, they dont have much to show from Claypool, who returned against the Lions after missing the previous two games with a knee injury. Everybody is different. Bears quarterback Justin Fields releases the ball as he is hit in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Everybodys frustrated. By Brad Biggs Chicago Tribune Sep 27, 2021 at 5:21 am CLEVELAND 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears had a. Jenkins had a stinger on the third play of the Week 15 game in Seattle last season. I have a lot of respect for the city of Chicago and the sports fans. Youve got guys who are in their 10th or 11th year, theyre not here for a rebuild. Hes currently a free agent. I told Justin all week that we were going to do that. Chicago Tribune. So did I., [[Dont miss] Aaron Rodgers in a quieter performance builds on his legacy vs. Chicago Bears: You never know when its going to be your last time playing at a place]. I talked to him like, Thats not going to do anything. When Fields has to simply drop back and let the ball go, its a struggle all the way around. Rodgers missed on three consecutive throws from the Bears 36-yard line. It was. Pass protection was solid, Fields looked more comfortable in the pocket and the Bears moved the ball well. The Bears were averaging 150.5 passing yards and 19.4 points per game when they got Claypool and have averaged 148 passing yards and 20.8 points in six games with Claypool on the field. The Bears referred to as quarterback energy with proper guard Lucas Patrick pulling on the play, and Fields was stopped in need of the goalline with 8:07 remaining within the recreation and the Bears down two touchdowns. Claypool was one of the first players dressed and exiting the locker room after the game, so if he spoke to reporters, I didnt see it happen. Two weeks after leaving with a neck injury after the fourth play, Bears right guard Teven Jenkins left after the seventh play with a neck injury. Ive had a lot of success against them, so I think in a few years, you look back and you feel pretty good about your contributions to the rivalry.. Anderson is supremely talented, but as deficient as the Bears have been rushing the passer and stopping the run, its hard to argue against Payne and Carter in the middle of their defensive line. 10d. For one person, Week 6 could be just where they needed it. But hopefully our receiver can jump out and knock that down if possible. You can talk about the strengths of a handful of players and point to a few statistics here and there. Ive really liked the way our offense is starting to come together and move, Ryan Poles said at the time of the deal after the Bears scored 62 points over two games. Good defenses need at least two difference makers on the line, players who are so talented they elevate the play of those around them. Theyve lost eight in a row against NFC North opponents. A lot of great memories here over the years. Entering Week 17, the Bears were 32nd and the Steelers 24th. I hope people havent counted me out yet. So a large mix of teams has a legitimate shot at a top-five draft pick. Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after a loss to the Lions at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. It was good for us, obviously, going up 10-0. When youve got things to focus on other than the outcome or the results, it tends to increase the morale a little bit. He was really good directionally. Add a 56-yard pass to Equanimeous St. Brown and a 49-yard pass to NKeal Harry, and the offense had plenty of explosive plays. r': A'ulstrom Was the Man and Ilia Companion Was an Unknown Woman She Was a Brunette, Wore Good Clothes, and Four Iiiugi Said To Bo Worth S1.0U& Nf'.v Yor!;. The Bears have tied the franchise record for most losses in a season. The Bears were 7-3 after 11 weeks that season when a thumb injury sidelined quarterback Jay Cutler. 10e. Take that shot and miss and its the kind of move that can cripple a franchise for half a decade or longer. Bears punter Trenton Gill warms up before a game against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium. You definitely draw a lot of confidence and good memories off of this matchup, he said. Heres the history of how the rivalry has unfolded each decade. (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune). Sixteen quarterbacks have been taken with the first pick since 2000. The Bears placed him on IR on Nov. 15 and he has to remain on the list for a minimum of four games not weeks meaning the soonest they could designate him to return would be in advance of the Dec. 24 home game versus the Buffalo Bills. I wouldnt want it early. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Cover longer. Three teams that had the No. 3 vertical, which was Cobb. On the beat for the Chicago Tribune. Fields probably saw Nixon squatting a little and thought he could fit the pass in there, but it was a far throw from the opposite hash and turned into an easy interception for Nixon. Bears coach Matt Eberflus on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022. A quarterback has been selected No. The Eagles had already clinched a last-place finish in the NFC East. Youve just got to respond. The Bears started Riley Reiff, who was questionable with a back/shoulder injury and missed practice Wednesday. I thought it was important to add another impact player to go along with the guys we currently have. In instances when a team traded out of the pick, I tracked the record of the team that originally owned the pick. Thats Aaron Rodgers, making extra time and finding ways to be accurate on the run, Hicks said. Backup Caleb Hanie flopped and the Bears fell out of postseason contention. Im proud of my guys, Blackwell, the dudes that came up., Said Blackwell: Were rookies but we play like were confident. Heres the list of players to top 1,200 in a season since Walter Payton: Neal Anderson, Thomas Jones (twice), Matt Forte (twice), Howard. Its a huge problem Poles and coach Matt Eberflus must address before they can approach being competitive again. The salary cap is always a factor in decisions, but the way I look at this, its all about where the Bears believe Jackson will be health-wise. The troubling thing is what do coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles have to feel generally excited about when building this roster? Weve got to stand up. They converted 6 of 11 (54.5%) and are now at 45.1% for the season. The value of the pick they received for Claypool has soared. I want to win and I want to win now. They definitely deserve credit for that., [[Dont miss] Week 13 recap: Justin Fields returns, but Chicago Bears lose their 6th straight game and 8th straight to Green Bay Packers]. Bears running back David Montgomery is tackled by the Lions defense in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Jan. 1, 2023. Gill can set a franchise mark with a big game against the Vikings. Fields also has a chance to be the first Bear to rush for 1,200 yards since Jordan Howard had 1,313 in 2016. I dont think his appreciation for the Bears, their players and their history is an act. Well see if hes in line to slide into the starting lineup after the bye. 2 for the sake of this conversation) into a bounty of first-round picks. Watson was the boundary X receiver, and Jones did a nice job not giving Rodgers a throwing surface. He raised his net average to 40.5 yards with a season-high seven punts against the Lions. 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