Images: Bears lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-16
The Chicago Bears are now 1-5 for the season after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-16 Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Jaguar's wide receiver Arrelious Benn scored on a 51-yard TD catch with 2:49 left to put the Jaguars up for good and wiping out a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
The Bears' Brian Hoyer was again productive throwing for 302 yards while replacing injured Jay Cutler, making it his fourth straight 300-yard game.
Bears' receivers Cameron Meredith had 11 catches for 113 yards and Alshon Jeffery added 93 yards on 7 catches.
Defensively, defensive lineman Willie Young had two sacks for Chicago while defensive back Tracy Porter intercepted Jaguar QB Blake Bortles early in the game to stop a long drive.
For Jacksonville, Bortles completed 20 of 33 passes for 271 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Running back Chris Ivory ran for a TD and wide receiver Allen Hurns added 74 yards on 5 catches.
Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) celebrates with tight end Ben Braunecker (84) after he ran for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2015.
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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) and wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) celebrate after stopping the Chicago Bears final drive during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) dives for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears head coach John Fox stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2015.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Sam Acho (49) pressures Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2015.
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Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) tackles Chicago Bears defensive back Brandon Boykin (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015.
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Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (11) breaks the tackle of Chicago Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan (37) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack (44) upends Chicago Bears defensive back Brandon Boykin (25) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) on the Bears final play of the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young (97) strips the ball from Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears running back Joique Bell (43) and outside linebacker Willie Young (97) celebrate a fumble recovery against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears kicker Connor Barth (4) watches as his field goal from the hold of Pat O'Donnell goes through the uprights during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears free safety Adrian Amos (38) breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Julius Thomas (80) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Sam Acho (49) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears kicker Connor Barth (4) watches as he completes a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears cornerback Tracy Porter (21) runs out of the end zone after an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory (33) celebrates a touchdown with center Brandon Linder (65) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Arrelious Benn (17) scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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Chicago Bears defensive back Brandon Boykin (25) eludes the tackle of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jared Odrick (75) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.
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