I'm actually happy with the offense. I know the stats weren't eye popping but SF IS a defensive team. SF has a top 3 defensive unit.
The Bears did what Nagy refused to do. They stayed with the run in a close game even when they weren't breaking off huge gains. In a close game you have to stay patient with the run and it will eventually set up the P.A..
What turned the tide was when Field's was able to hit Pettis on a busted play. SF was bringing the heat on every play. Field's being able to buy time and find Pettis changed SFs defensive approach going forward and kept them honest from that point forward.
Your not going to get many shots against a defense like SFs. It was refreshing to see the Bears stay patient with the run, not beat themselves with too many mistakes while capitalizing on the few opportunities SF fell short on.
I know everyone sees the score and thinks it was all defense, but I'm telling you that it's the offense that really should encourage the fanbase. Even with the less than stellar Stat line.
Against that defense their mistakes will be few and far between & the Bears capitalized on the few chinks in the armor they had. In large part because they kept it close enough to stay patient with the run.
You're making it sound like they squeaked by a bottom feeder they were favored to beat. That's not the case.
