David Haugh: Ending to Bears' 23-17 loss to Falcons is familiar, but evidence of progress isn't
For dramatic purposes, start with the end.
On the final play of Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Falcons, the Bears stood 5 yards away from defeating the defending NFC champions. An enthusiastic crowd of 56,990 engrossed in a game closer than expected quieted a chorus of "Let's go Bears!" to allow the Bears offense to hear the snap count, a good sign that fans still remember winning habits.
Had Bears right tackle Bobby Massie held his block against Falcons defensive end Brooks Reed instead of weakly opening the turnstile, perhaps quarterback
