Two days before Halloween, the Chicago Bears showed once again why Soldier Field has become a “house of horrors” for opposing teams. The Bears crushed the hapless San Francisco 49ers 41-10 Sunday to remain unbeaten at 7-0. They scored all 41 of their points before half time, tying their team record for most points in one half. The game was essentially over within the first five minutes after the Bears drove down the field on their first possession for a field goal, then scored a quick touchdown after recovering a fumble on the ensuing kickoff.
Next week, the Miami Dolphins come to town and will most likely face a similar fate as the 49ers.
In four home games this season, the Bears' margins of victory have been 27, 31, 33 and 31 points. Quarterback Rex Grossman also seems to like playing on the home turf. He has completed close to 66 percent of his passes for 955 yards, 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 124 passing rating. In three road games, he has thrown for only 684 yards, two TDs and seven interceptions for a 51.9 passer rating.
NFC teams better hope that the Bears do not get home field advantage during the playoffs. Imagine having to go to Soldier Field to play the Bears in January. No team will come out of the Bears “house of horrors” alive!
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