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The Chicago Bears entered Week 6 with seemingly all the momentum in their favor. Following a demolition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two weeks ago and a bye week to regroup, the team seemed primed to go on a run.

Following a late swing in Vegas, the Chicago Bears entered their Week 6 contest as touchdown favorites for the first time since 2010. Coupled with the Miami Dolphins coming off back-to-back deflating losses against the Patriots and Bengals, respectively, the Bears appeared to have all the marbles in their corner.

Not so fast, the Brocket Ship had other plans. Brock Osweiler was named the starter for the Fins on Sunday, following Ryan Tannehill being ruled inactive with an AC joint injury. Bears fans and media alike were salivating at the potential of their defense against the seemingly incompetent backup.

However, things didn’t go as expected. Brock Osweiler led the Dolphins to a 31-28 OT win over the Bears, completing 28-for-44 passes for 380 yards, 3 touchowns and 2 interceptions. Most surprisingly, the Bears were unable to generate any pressure, attaining zero sacks on the day.

Not everything was doom and gloom for the Bears’ defense, but it was mostly gloom. Despite notching three turnovers on the afternoon, the unit allowed countless big plays to Miami’s offense, most notably a 75-yard touchdown catch and run from Osweiler to Albert Wilson. Missed tackles led to their demise all game and the unit was visibly exhausted.

For those of us who watched, and even from viewing the box score, this matchup was a back and forth one with countless mistakes and questionable decisions along the way. However, there were some interesting surprises that we can evaluate moving forward as the Bears get ready to face the New England Patriots in Week 7.