3 and Out: Bears defense holds Cardinals in Christmas Eve win

Posted December 24, 2023 10:49 pm

By Jake Bartelson

CHICAGO – The Arizona Cardinals clawed within eight points in the fourth quarter, but the defense came through with a strong finish in the Bears’ win 27-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Soldier Field. Here’s what you need to know:

Three moments that mattered

1. See ya: Cairo Santos knocked in a 29-yard field goal with 1:02 left to ensure the victory. A day after inking a four-year extension, Santos was 2 for 2 on field goals.

2. Burned: With 6:37 left in the fourth quarter, the Bears defense was gashed for a 38-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion failed to leave the Bears leading 24-16, but the drive was a tough one for the defense: 80 yards allowed on eight plays. It wasn’t helped by a holding penalty on safety Jaquan Brisker on a fourth-and-2 incompletion that kept the Cardinals on the field.

3. Sigh of relief: DJ Moore exited the game on his first touch following a completion early in the first quarter. The Bears star wideout suffered an ankle injury, but re-entered on the following possession in which Justin Fields scrambled for a 3-yard rushing touchdown. Fans everywhere let out a huge sigh of relief.

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