Cardinals Endure Tough Outing at Soldier Field Against Bears in Week 16 Showdown
In a challenging Week 16 matchup at Soldier Field, the Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Chicago Bears, culminating in a score of 27-16. The Cardinals now stand with a record of 3-12, while the Bears have improved to 6-9.
The Arizona Cardinals put forth a determined effort on the gridiron despite falling short against the Chicago Bears. The Cardinals' offense managed to accumulate a total of 306 yards throughout the game. Their passing game was notably active, with quarterback play resulting in two touchdowns and an impressive completion percentage of about 63 percent from thirty-eight attempts. One touchdown pass was particularly remarkable, covering thirty-eight yards.
Arizona's rushing attack contributed ninety-three yards to their offensive output, averaging nearly five yards per carry over twenty attempts. However, they were unable to find their way into the end zone on the ground.
Special teams played an integral role for Arizona as well; their punting unit worked hard with six attempts totaling three hundred thirteen yards and one punt landing inside the twenty-yard line. The field goal unit also shone brightly with a successful fifty-five-yard attempt contributing to their point tally.
Defensively, Arizona managed to force three three-and-outs and defended six passes while also securing one interception during the contest. They recorded one sack but were relentless throughout as they attempted to stifle Chicago's offensive efforts.
On Chicago's side, they maintained control for most of this encounter at Soldier Field before their home crowd of nearly sixty thousand fans. Their defense limited Arizona's scoring opportunities and effectively contained any threats posed by Arizona’s offense.
Looking ahead for fans of the Cardinals: The team will travel eastward for their next game against Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31st at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). This upcoming match will be broadcasted live on FOX network where supporters can tune in to watch all action unfold as it happens.