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The lack of bite in Matt Eberflus’ defense — tied for 28th in points, 19th in yards, last in sacks and third downs and tied for 24th in takeaways — is the biggest disappointment of a 2-7 start. DJ Moore, Darnell Wright head the list of highlights, but Justin Fields is still a question mark.
Bagent started out well against the Saints, but three turnovers in the fourth quarter led to a 24-17 loss.
Just four days after arriving in Chicago in a trade with the Commanders, Sweat had two tackles and pressured David Carr into a third-down incompletion in a 24-17 loss. “Once I start knowing the plays, I can play faster,” he said. “But we’re gonna see.”
Here are three coaches whose tushes are getting warmer after Week 9.
A whopping five of eight backup quarterbacks who are starting in Week 9 are rookies.