Bears Games

Week 4 Chicago Bears vs. Denver Broncos - Week 4, 2023

Ron Johnson

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  • Date: October 1, 2023
  • Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
  • Final Score:
    • Chicago Bears: 28
    • Denver Broncos: 31
  • Key Notes:
    • Justin Fields set a franchise record by completing 16 consecutive passes to start the game, finishing with 4 touchdowns.
    • The Bears surrendered a 21-point lead, tied for the largest blown lead in franchise history.
    • A controversial decision to go for it on 4th-and-1 in the final minutes resulted in a turnover on downs that set up Denver's winning field goal.
  • Historical Context: This loss pushed the team's losing streak to 14 games dating back to the 2022 season. It is archived as a study in late-game execution failures despite a career-best passing performance from the quarterback.

This entry is part of the Chicago Bears historical archive.

 See Also: All Chicago Bears Starting Quarterbacks

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