DATE, OPPONENT, RESULT, TERRY BANNON’S COMMENT
Sept. 7, at San Francisco, L 49-7
Kordell Stewart completes 14-of-34 in debut; it’s 4th-worst loss in Bears history.
Sept. 14, at Minnesota, L 24-13
Reserve running back Moe Williams exposes run defense with 108 yards, TD.
Sept. 29, Green Bay, L 38-23
Monday Night Favreball: He throws 3 TDs, Ahman Green gains 176 in new Soldier Field opener.
Oct. 5, Oakland, W 24-21
Paul Edinger’s 3rd FG, 48-yarder on final play, completes comeback from 18-3 halftime deficit.
Oct. 12, at New Orleans, L 20-13
Deuce McAllister’s 116 yards set up Aaron Brooks’ 2 touchdown passes.
Oct. 19, at Seattle, L 24-17
Chris Chandler not enough in 1st start; Shaun Alexander’s 25-yard run in 4th quarter wins it.
Oct. 26, Detroit, W 24-16
Jerry Azumah’s 89-yard kickoff return lifts injury-depleted Bears to 17-0 lead.
Nov. 2, San Diego, W 20-7
Anthony Thomas rushes for 111, TD; Chargers turn to Doug Flutie (remember him?) too late.
Nov. 9, at Detroit, L 12-10
Bears offense gains only 199 yards; 4 Jason Hanson field goals beat them.
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Nov. 16, St. Louis, L 23-21
Trailing 14-3 at half, Rams rally with help of onside kick; 4 sacks, 2 ints. not enough for Bears.
Nov. 23, at Denver, W 19-10
Edinger’s 4 FGs, defense the difference; Stewart steady in relief of injured Chandler in 2nd half.
Nov. 30, Arizona, W 28-3
Rookie Brock Forsey rushes for 134 yards in place of ill Anthony Thomas.
Dec. 7, at Green Bay, L 34-21
Too much too soon? Not even a 14-0 lead is enough to beat Green Bay.
Dec. 14, Minnesota, W 13-10
Grossman’s 1st start; rookie Charles Tillman steals ball from Randy Moss in end zone to save it.
Dec. 21, Washington, W 27-24
After missing 2 shorter field goals, Edinger’s 45-yard FG into cross wind with :10 left wins it.
Dec. 28, at Kansas City, L 31-3
Will worst loss since opener be Dick Jauron’s finale as the Bears head coach?