Hoyer Suffers Broken Arm, Jay Medically Cleared

Brian Hoyer (2) injured in a game against the
Green Bay Packers on Oct. 20, 2016
  (Credit: AP / Matt Ludtke)

       Unfortunately I did not get to see much of Thursday's game against the Pack. But I was able to catch the 4th quarter right in time to see the Bears collapse in what was a close game through three.

       The Chicago Bears (1-6) and the Green Bay Packers (4-2) were locked in a battle for most of the game. Rodgers was unable to do much with his offense allowing the Bears to stay in a game against a team that is very good despite its recent struggles.

       It didn't seem the Bears would have much of a chance after Brian Hoyer left the game with a broken left arm giving Matt Barkley a chance to show what he could do. Despite a poor performance from Barkley, 6 of 15 for 81 yards and two interceptions, the defense kept it close through three quarters. Even with a solid defensive effort the Bears offense was held to just 189 total yards as they proved no match against the Packers without Hoyer. The Bears went on to lose the game 26-10 after entering the fourth trailing by 3.

       With another loss added to their record, Chicago has very little hope of making any sort of push for the playoffs. From here on out we will see if this is a team willing to battle despite a lost season. As a huge Bears fan, I want them to win as many games as they can. I do not believe in losing to get a better pick in the draft.

On Another Note: Jay Cutler was medically cleared to play on Monday and is supposed to return to practice on Tuesday. With Hoyer now out, Cutler gets his job back by default. But hey, I am in no way complaining.

UP NEXT: Chicago Bears (1-6) vs Minnesota Vikings (5-1)