Images: Chicago Bears lose to the Arizona Cardinals in an embarrassing fashion
In a game reminiscent of last year, The Chicago Bears were embarrassed by the visiting Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago losing the game 48-23.
The game started badly as Cardinals kickoff returner David Johnson brought the kick back for a touchdown going 108 yards.
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald showed everyone that he has not aged by scoring three touchdown receptions in the game with 8 catches and 112 yards.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler left the game in the second quarter after attempting to tackle Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson who returned an interception for a touchdown. Cutler suffered a hamstring injury.
The second half became a blowout with backup quarterback Jimmy Clausen ineffective throwing 14-23 for 123 yards and one interception and no touchdowns.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler chases Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson after his interception in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws in the first quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler throws in the first quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy goes in for a touchdown in the first quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy celebrates with Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte after his touchdown in the first quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler celebrates with Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy after his touchdown in the first quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald high-fives Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown after his touchdown in the first quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler runs with the ball in the first quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Jeremy Langford runs with the ball during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler takes off running in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler stiff arms Arizona Cardinals strong safety Deone Bucannon in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals strong safety Deone Bucannon strips Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Bears head coach John Fox cheers during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Bears head coach John Fox talks with quarterback Jay Cutler after an interception in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears running back Jacquizz Rodgers recovers a fumble from Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler fumbles in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen throws in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Jared Allen celebrates after an interception in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Jared Allen celebrates after an interception in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte runs for yardage during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears running back Jacquizz Rodgers finds an opening around Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett leaps over Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears inside linebacker Shea McClellin and Chicago Bears defensive end Lavar Edwards tackle Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox looks to the scoreboard during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox looks down during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Fans look dejected as the Bears lost 48-23 to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson turns the corner on Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald drags Chicago Bears cornerback Terrance Mitchell into the end zone during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson beats Chicago Bears cornerback Terrance Mitchell to the end zone in the 3rd quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears guard Matt Slauson looks dejected during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox leaves the field after their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett leaves the field after their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler leaves the field in the second quarter after getting injured during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hangs his head after getting injured in the second quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler leaves the game in the 2nd quarter during their game at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Terrance Mitchell (20) pounds his fists while sitting on the bench during the Chicago Bears 23-48 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears free safety Brock Vereen (45) sits with his head down near the end of the Chicago Bears 23-48 loss against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) scores during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) takes off toward the end zone to score during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson celebrate with Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy after Bellamy's touchdown, during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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A fan looks dejected during the Bears' 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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This fan was put to sleep during the Bears' 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal runs after a catch during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller tries to take down Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald during their 48-23 loss at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer throws in the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson (22) forces Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) to scramble during the Bears 23-48 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal runs after a catch with Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu and Arizona Cardinals free safety Rashad Johnson defending during their 48-23 loss at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Marc Mariani runs back a kickoff during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith runs after a catch during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears center Will Montgomery after their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) is pressured by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Cory Redding during the third quarter of play at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears running back Jacquizz Rodgers (35) looks to gain some yardage against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores on the kick off running over 100 yards during the Chicago Bears 23-48 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Bears fans cleared out early in the game their during 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long eyes Arizona Cardinals linebacker LaMarr Woodley (56) during NFL action at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Kevin Minter (51) takes down Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) during the fourth quarter of play Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Marc Mariani takes off with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Sherrick McManis (27) and Chicago Bears outside linebacker Jared Allen (69) close in on Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears score their 2nd touch down during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long blocks Arizona Cardinals defensive end Frostee Rucker during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kyle Long looks for a block during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte runs during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald celebrates after his 3rd quarter touchdown during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler tries to tackle Arizona Cardinals strong safety Tony Jefferson after an interception during their 48-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday, September 20, 2015. Cutler got hurt on the play.
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