It has not been a good year for the Chicago Bears’ offensive line thus far. One major lowlight from the Bears’ O-line Sunday has gone viral on social media.
The Bears lost 19-13 to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 6 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. During one play in the first half, the home fans witnessed a pathetic lack of blocking from center Cody Whitehair and right guard Ja’Tyre Carter.
No. 69 Carter initially tried blocking Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard, but the edge rusher was successfully contained by fellow O-lineman Darnell Wright.
Carter at least made momentary contact with a defender. Whitehair failed to touch a single player in white and appeared to block Carter instead.
Whitehair and Carter stood idly as Vikings tackle Harrison Phillips came rumbling past them to pressure Justin Fields.
Cody Whitehair had a rough day vs. the Viks. pic.twitter.com/vPZjS41BZG
— IDF (@IDF162) October 17, 2023
Yes, a defensive player got through while two Bears linemen were standing around trying to figure out whom to block.
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus decided to bench Whitehair during the second half.
Poor play from the offensive line was not the only issue that plagued the Bears. Fields was also forced to exit the contest after suffering a hand injury.
