How the Bears' Big Guys Paved the Way to Victory

The Chicago Bears had a big win over the Eagles. They ran the ball a lot. Their running backs, Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift, had a great game. Monangai ran for 130 yards. Swift ran for 125 yards. That’s a lot of yards! But here’s the thing: they couldn’t have done it without their offensive line. The offensive line is like the wall in front of the running backs. They block the other team. They make space for the runners. The Bears’ coach, Ben Johnson, knows this. After the game, he talked about how important the offensive line was. He mentioned all five players: Ozzy Trapilo, Joe Thuney, Drew Dallman, Jonah Jackson, and Darnell Wright. He said they were huge for the team. It was a windy day in Philadelphia. The Bears’ quarterback, Caleb Williams, didn’t have an easy time throwing passes. He only completed 17 out of 36 passes. That’s not great. Johnson said he should have run the ball even more. But when the weather is bad, the offensive line becomes even more important. They can control the game. They can make the difference. Johnson said he can’t say enough good things about the offensive line. He’s proud of them. And he’s right. The offensive line is often overlooked. But without them, the Bears wouldn’t have won. They are the unsung heroes of the game. So next time you watch a football game, pay attention to the offensive line. They might not score points. But they make it possible for others to score. They are the backbone of the team.