‘The Eagles Didn’t Stand a Chance’: Richard Sherman Applauds Bears’ Powerful Performance
After the Chicago Bears’ dominant victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13, the football world is still buzzing about the shocking turnaround. One of the most resounding endorsements came from NFL legend
“The Bears showed everyone exactly what they’re capable of tonight,” Sherman said.
Sherman’s comments come after a performance that saw the Bears not just defeat the Eagles, but completely control the game on both sides of the ball. Chicago’s defense was suffocating, forcing mistakes and creating turnovers, while the offense was methodical, grinding down the clock and piling up crucial yardage. It was a performance that reflected the kind of football Sherman himself was known for during his Hall of Fame career: tough, disciplined, and fundamentally sound.
The Bears’ defense, led by standout performances from players like Roquan Smith and Jalen Johnson, gave the Eagles no room to breathe. Quarterback Jalen Hurts struggled to find rhythm against the pressure, as the Bears’ front seven disrupted his timing, and the secondary locked down his targets. It was a complete performance that left little doubt about Chicago’s capability to compete with the best teams in the league.
On the offensive side, Justin Fields showcased his growth as a quarterback, making the necessary throws while also keeping the defense on its toes with his legs. Fields made key completions and demonstrated poise under pressure, managing the game efficiently and complementing the running attack.
Sherman, known for his critical eye and no-holds-barred analysis, was full of praise for the Bears’ performance, particularly their commitment to fundamental football. In a league that often favors high-flying, flashy offenses, the Bears’ methodical approach to both offense and defense was a refreshing reminder of the power of discipline and teamwork.
“What impressed me most was the way the Bears executed,” Sherman explained. “They didn’t rely on trick plays or flashy highlights. They just outplayed the Eagles, plain and simple. That’s how you win football games. The Eagles didn’t stand a chance when the Bears brought that kind of effort.”
Sherman’s words carry weight, given his long history as a dominant cornerback and a player known for his own brand of “old-school” football. His praise for the Bears serves as both a validation of their current form and a warning to other teams: Chicago is a force to be reckoned with.
With this victory, the Bears are making a statement not just to the league, but to themselves. After years of underperformance, this win serves as a turning point — a moment that could fuel them through the final stretch of the season and into the postseason.
As the Bears look to build on this momentum, Sherman’s words will resonate in their locker room. With a performance like this, they’ve reminded everyone that they can hang with the best in the NFL. The Eagles might have been left stunned, but the Bears are just getting started.
THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME! Brian Schottenheimer finally made the WR move Cowboys desperately needed
It’s about time!
It’s becoming clearer by the game that the Dallas Cowboys have the most explosive offense in the NFL. It is also becoming clear that they have the best wide receiver room in football.
Thursday’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs was perhaps the greatest blend yet of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The latter got off to a slower start, so the offense went through Lamb for the first three quarters before Pickens came through with some clutch receptions in the fourth quarter.
Lamb caught seven passes for 112 yards and a touchdown, while Pickens grabbed six passes for 88 yards and a big two-point conversion. The offense runs through them, but a key decision from Brian Schottenheimer has helped the unit tap into its full potential: promoting Ryan Flournoy to the WR3 role.
Cowboys have finally taken the kids glove off with Ryan Flournoy
Cowboys fans have been pounding the table for Flournoy to supplant Jalen Tolbert as the third receiver in the offense. That drumbeat had been consistent with KaVontae Turpin as well, but he’s quietly compiled 113 yards from scrimmage the last two weeks.
Tolbert was the bigger sticking point, however, and Flournoy has finally overtaken the former third-round pick.
As great as Lamb and Pickens are, Dak Prescott can’t target them on every dropback. The Cowboys needed an efficient third option, and Flournoy is that to a tee. He caught all three targets against the Chiefs for 34 yards. He moved the chains on one reception and tallied 14 yards after the catch.
A sixth-round pick last year, Flournoy has the talent to be one of the more reliable WR3s in the league. That isn’t going to happen with Lamb and Pickens dominating the target share.
However, he’s a better player than Tolbert. For some reason, it was Tolbert who saw most of the WR3 burn early in the year. That finally changed after the bye week, as Tolbert has played just 21 passing snaps since Week 7. That included being a healthy scratch against the Eagles last week.
Flournoy, meanwhile, has logged 98 passing snaps since Week 7, including 39 in the last two games, per Pro Football Focus. He hasn’t seen a ton of volume, but he’s made the most of his opportunities, catching seven of 10 targets for 55 yards and two touchdowns.
Swapping Tolbert for Flournoy might seem like a subtle change, but it has raised the floor of an offense that had little room for improvement.
It took way longer than it should have, but the Flournoy takeover is here to stay.
