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Chicago Bears jump to a big early lead and hold on for a 27-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals

All the Chicago Bears needed for Christmas was to play the Arizona Cardinals. The Bears were more productive on offense Sunday at Soldier Field than they were one week earlier during a dismal collapse against the Cleveland Browns. Behind a big game on the ground, the Bears jumped to a 21-point first-half lead and held on for a 27-16 victory over the 3-12 Cardinals. The Cardinals entered the ...
Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert carries the ball during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Chicago.

All the Chicago Bears needed for Christmas was to play the Arizona Cardinals.

The Bears were more productive on offense Sunday at Soldier Field than they were one week earlier during a dismal collapse against the Cleveland Browns.

Behind a big game on the ground, the Bears jumped to a 21-point first-half lead and held on for a 27-16 victory over the 3-12 Cardinals.

The Cardinals entered the game as the 31st-ranked defense against the run, and the Bears took advantage, rushing for 250 yards. They totaled 117 rushing yards in the first half and scored two touchdowns on the ground on the way to a 21-7 halftime lead.

Running back Khalil Herbert had a season-high 112 rushing yards and a touchdown, and quarterback Justin Fields rushed for 97 yards and a TD to help the Bears (6-9) wash away the sting of the 20-17

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