Dan Wiederer: At a landmark moment in Bears history, team leaders need to raise the bar above ‘good enough’
CHICAGO — The time was ticking away Sunday at Lambeau Field. On the third quarter. On the Chicago Bears season. On the opportunity to punctuate a late-season run of success with a statement upset of the rival Green Bay Packers.
This was it, a seemingly momentous game for the Bears. And here, in the season’s penultimate quarter, was another moment inside that moment, a potential Bears response drive that had moved toward midfield.
On second-and-4 from their 44-yard line, Justin Fields and the offense had an opening to be bold, a chance to reclaim momentum. A potential shot play was dialed up, with wide receiver Velus Jones in single coverage against rookie cornerback Carrington Valentine and streaking up the right sideline on a go route.
