Live-Blogging: Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/08/2021

NFL: Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/08/2021

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Pittsburgh Steelers Depth Chart

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football’. Tonight, it is a National Football League game, between Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers.
 
This is a game, with two teams in different directions. For the Bears, they are looking to stop the bleeding before their bye week. As they took on Packers, Bucs, and 49ers and has lost all three of them. They will be playing a Pittsburgh Steelers team, who is riding on a three-game winng streak.
 
For the Steelers, they need to keep winning. As they are in the tough AFC North Division. They would like to keep pace with the Baltimore Ravens while holding off the Ohio Teams.
 
Bears are led by Justin Fields in passing. Khalil Herbert leads Chicago in rushing. While Darnell Mooney leads the Monsters of the Midway in receiving.
 
For the Steelers, they are led by Ben Roethlisberger in passing. Najee Harris leads Pittsburgh in Rushing. And Dontae Johnson leads the Western Pennsylvania Team in receiving.
 
Statistically, they move the ball at 294.3 YPG (157.6 through the air and 136.6 on the ground). Defensively, they yield 377.8 YPG (252.8 through the air and 125.0 on the ground). Their turnover/takeaway ratio is -3.
 
As for the Steelers, they move the ball at 340.4 YPG (254.4 through the air and 86.0 on the ground). They yield 362.3 YPG (256.3 through the air and 106.0 on the ground).
 
It is Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, coming up shortly.

Bears are in their road white jerseys, navy helmets with an orange 'C on the side of the helmets. While the Steelers are in their black uniforms, with the Steel Emblem on one side of their helmet and just black on the other side.

1st Quarter:
Chicago Bears Possession (From Left to Right):
14:56: Boswell kicks the ball to Grant, who moves the ball to CHI 22. 1st & 10.
14:51: Montgomery runs the ball to CHI 24. 2nd & 8.
14:17: Montgomery runs the ball to CHI 27. 3rd & 5.
13:45: Fields throws a completed pass to CHI 30. 4th & 2.
13:03: O'Donnell punts the ball to McCloud, who goes ob at PIT 41. 1st & 10.

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession (From Right to Left):
12:59: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Illegal Use of Hands against Bears. Ball on PIT 46. 1st & 10.
12;54: Harris runs the ball to PIT 47. 2nd & 9.
12:19: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Johnson, who is down at PIT 49. 3rd & 7.
1134: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Claypool, who is down at CHI 25. 1st & 10.
10:53: Harris runs the ball to CHI 22. 2nd & 7.
10:14: Washington runs an end around to CHI 10, where he goes ob. 1st & Goal.
9:42: TOUCHDOWN: Najee Harris scored on a 10-yard TD run. Boswell kicks PAT. CHI 0, PIT 7

Chicago Bears Possession:
​9:36: Boswell kicks the ball to Grant, who moves the ball to CHI 10. 1st & 10.
9:36: PENALTY: False Start against Bears. Ball on CHI 5. 1st & 15.
9:32: Fields runs the ball to CHI 13. 2nd & 7.
9:04: BEARS TIMEOUT #1: CHI 0, PIT 7
9:00: Fields throws a completed pass to Robinson, who goes ob at CHI 25. PENALTY: Illegal Formation against Bears. Ball on CHI 8. 2nd & 12.
8:35: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 12.
8;29: Fields throws a completed pass to Montgomery, who is down at CHI 15. 4th & 6.
7:40: O'Donnell punts the ball to McCloud, who moves the ball to PIT 42. 1st & 10.

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
​7:37: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
7:27: Roethlisberger shovel passes to Freiermuth, who is down at CHI 49. 3rd & 2.
6:45: Harris runs the ball to CHI 47. 1st & 10.
5:53: Roethlisberger gets sacked by Quinn at PIT 48. 2nd & 15.
5:22: Harris runs the ball to Midfield. 3rd & 13.
4:36: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 13.
4:28: Harvin punts the ball to Grant, who calls for a fair catch at CHI 12. 1st & 10.

Chicago Bears Possession:
​4:22: Montgomery runs the ball to CHI 30. 1st & 10.
3:55: Montgomery runs the ball to CHI 32. 2nd & 8.
3:16: Fields runs the ball to CHI 42. 1st & 10.
2:44: Fields gets sacked by T.J. Watt at CHI 41. 2nd & 11.
2:03: INTERCEPTION: Fields throws a batted ball interception to Heyward, who is down at CHI 36. 1st & 10.

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
1:57: Harris runs the ball to CHI 29. 2nd & 3.
1:13: Harris runs the ball to CHI 27. 3rd & 1.
:46: Harris runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
:08: Harris runs the ball to CHI 25. 1st & 10.

End of 1st Quarter:
CHI 0, PIT 7

Last December, I Live-Blogged Najee Harris rushing for 31 carries, 178 yards, and 2 TDs in Bama's 52-46 Win Over Florida in 2020 SEC Championship Game

2nd Quarter:
​Pittsburgh Steelers Possession (From Left to Right):
14:50: Snell runs the ball to CHI 20. 2nd & 5.
14:21: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Johnson, who is down at CHI 9. 1st & Goal.
14:00: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Claypool, who is down at CHI 2. PENALTY: Too Men on the Field against Bears. Ball on CHI 5. 1st & Goal.
13:33: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & Goal.
13:28: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
13:28: STEELERS TIMEOUT #1: CHI 0, PIT 7
​13:20: TOUCHDOWN: Roethlisberger throws a 5-yard TD pass to Freiermuth. Boswell kicks PAT. CHI 0, PIT 14

Chicago Bears Possession (From Right to Left):
13:13: Boswell kicks the ball to Grant, who moves the ball to CHI 25. 1st & 10.​
13:08: Herbert runs the ball to CHI 26. 2nd & 9.
12:29: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
12:22: Fields runs the ball to CHI 32. 4th & 3.
11:49: O'Donnell punts the ball to McCloud, who moves the ball to PIT 17. 1st & 10.

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
11:45: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Claypool, who is down for no gain. 2nd & 10.
11:00: PENALTY: Holding against Steelers. Ball on PIT 9. 2nd & 18.
10:37: Harris runs the ball to PIT 13. 3rd & 14.
9:48: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Freiermuth, who moves the ball to PIT 20. 4th & 7.
9:12: Harvin punts the ball to CHI 48. 1st & 10.

Chicago Bears Possession:
​9:06: Fields throws a completed pass to Kmet, who goes ob at PIT 27. 1st & 10.
8:48: Herbert runs the ball to PIT 25. 2nd & 8.
8:07: Fields gets sacked by T.J. Watt at PIT 36. 3rd & 18.
7:17: Fields throws a completed pass to Grant, who moves the ball PIT 20. PENALTY: Illegal Man Downfield against Bears. Ball on PIT 40. 3rd & 23.
6:50: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 23.
6:44: O'Donnell punts the ball to McCloud, who calls for a fair catch at PIT 10. 1st & 10.

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
​6:37: Roethlisberger shovel passes to D. Watt, who is down at PIT 12. 2nd & 7.
6:03: Harris runs the ball to PIT 17. 3rd & 2.
5:25: Roethisberger throws a completed pass to Rader, who is down at PIT 18. 4th & 1.
4:47: Harvin punts the ball to CHI 36, where the ball is downed. 1st & 10.

Chicago Bears Possession:
4:42: Herbert runs the ball to CHI 44. 2nd & 3.
4:03: Montgomery runs the ball to CHI 46. 3rd & 1.
3:30: Montgomery runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
2:57: PENALTY: Encroachment against Steelers. Ball on Midfield. 1st & 10.
2:34: Fields runs the ball to PIT 43. 2nd & 3.
2:07: Montgomery runs the ball to PIT 42. 3rd & 2.
2:00 WARNING: CHI 0, PIT 14
1:54: Montgomery runs the ball to PIT 40. 1st & 10.
1:23: Fields throws a completed pass to Kmet, who is down at PIT 32. 2nd & 2.
1:02: Fields throws a completed pass to Kmet, who is down at PIT 10. 1st & Goal.
1:01: STEELERS TIMEOUT #2: CHI 0, PIT 14
:52: Montgomery runs the ball to PIT 8. 2nd & Goal.
:28: BEARS TIMEOUT #2: CHI 0, PIT 14
:23: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
:21: PENALTY: False Start against Bears. Ball on PIT 13. 3rd & Goal.
:19: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
:14: FIELD GOAL: Santos kicks 30-yard FG. CHI 3, PIT 14

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
:15: Santos kicks the ball to Steelers Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on PIT 25. 1st & 10.
:12: Roethlisberger takes a knee, to end the 1st Half.
:00: Steelers will receive to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
CHI 3, PIT 14

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Roethlisberger (PIT) 9/13, 63 yards, TD
Rushing: Harris (PIT) 11 carries, 38 yards, TD
Receiving: Freiermuth (PIT) 3 receptions, 20 yards, TD

Halftime Thoughts:
Steelers took advantage of Bears Miscues and great starting field position in the 1st Quarter. For the Bears, they need to play mistake-free football.

NFL Week 9 Scores:

3rd Quarter:
Pittsburgh Steelers Possession (From Right to Left):
​​14:55: Santos kicks the ball to McCloud, who moves the ball to PIT 30. 1st & 10.
14:49: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Johnson. PENALTY: Roughing the Passer against Bears. Ball on PIT 45. 1st & 10.
14:22: Harris runs the ball to PIT 49. 2nd & 6.
13:36: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Harris, who moves the ball to CHI 48. 3rd & 3.
12:50: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 3.
12:42: Harvin punts the ball to CHI 6, where the ball is downed. 1st & 10.

Chicago Bears Possession (From Left to Right):
​12:33: Montgomery runs the ball to CHI 8. 2nd & 8. 
12:03: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
11:55: Fields throws a completed pass to Robinson, who goes ob at CHI 25. 1st & 10.
11:18: Montgomery runs the ball to CHI 35. 1st & 10.
10:38: Fields throws a completed pass to Goodwin, who goes ob at PIT 14. 1st & 10.
10:26: COACHES CHALLENGE: Tomlin challenging the call on the field. Completed pass. Call Stands. 
10:20: Fields throws a completed pass to Kmet, who is down at PIT 4. 1st & Goal.
9:55: Montgomery runs the ball to PIT 1. 2nd & Goal.
9:14: PENALTY: Illegal Block against Bears. Ball on PIT 16. 2nd & Goal.
9:04: Fields runs the ball to PIT 15. 3rd & Goal.
8:26: Fields throws a completed pass to Montgomery, who moves the ball to PIT 4. 4th & Goal.
7:43: FIELD GOAL: Santos kicks 22-yard FG. CHI 6, PIT 14

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
​7:38: Santos kicks the ball to McCloud, who moves the ball to PIT 25. 1st & 10.
7:28: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Washington, who is down at CHI 33. 1st & 10.
6:58: Harris runs the ball to CHI 35. 2nd & 12.
6:11: Johnson runs the ball to CHI 24. 3rd & 1.
5:30: Harris runs the ball to CHI 24. 4th & 1.
4:22: Harris runs the ball to CHI 23 1st & 10.
3:51: STEELERS TIMEOUT #2: CHI 6, PIT 14
3:45: Claypool runs the ball to CHI 12. 1st & 10.
2:57: Harris runs the ball to CHI 11. 2nd & 9.
2:14: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
2:08: TOUCHDOWN: Roethlisberger throws a 11-yard TD pass to Pat Freiermuth. Boswell missed a PAT. CHI 6, PIT 20

Chicago Bears Possession:
​2:04: Boswell kicks the ball to Grant, who moves the ball to CHI 18. 1st & 10.
1:58: Montgomery runs the ball to CHI 31. 1st & 10.
1:22: Fields runs the ball to CHI 35. 2nd & 6.
:39: Fields throws a completed pass to Mooney, who is down at PIT 45. 1st & 10.
:17: Herbert runs the ball to PIT 43. 2nd & 8.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
CHI 6, PIT 20

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4th Quarter:
Chicago Bears Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:54: Fields throws a completed pass to Graham, who is down at PIT 14. 1st & 10.
14:17: TOUCHDOWN: Darnell Mooney scored on a 14-yard TD run. Santos kicks PAT. CHI 13, PIT 20

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession (From Left to Right):
14:17: Santos kicks the ball to Steelers Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on PIT 25. 1st & 10.
14:11: Roethlisberger draws a pass interference call. Ball on CHI 45. 1st & 10.
14:03: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Harris, who moves the ball to CHI 36. 2nd & 1.
13:21: Johnson was unable to throw a WR pass, and ends up back to the line of scrimmage for no gain. 3rd & 1.
12:39: Harris runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
11:52: FIELD GOAL: Boswell kicks a 54-yard FG. CHI 13, PIT 23

Chicago Bears Possession:
​11:47: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Boswell kicks the ball to Grant, who lost the ball. Steelers Ball. Ball on CHI 42. 1st & 10.

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
11:40: Harris runs the ball to CHI 40. 2nd & 8.
10:59: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Offsides against Bears. Ball on CHI 35. 2nd & 3.
10:54: Washington runs the ball to CHI 33. 3rd & 1.
10:17; Claypool runs the ball to CHI 31. 1st & 10.
9:33: Roethlisberger gets sacked by R. Smith at CHI 40. 2nd & 19.
8:49: Harris runs the ball to CHI 39. 3rd & 18.
8:06: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 18.
7:59: Harvin punts the ball to Bears Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on CHI 20. 1st & 10.

Chicago Bears Possession:
7:53: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
7:49: Fields throws a completed pass to Mooney, who goes ob at CHI 25. 3rd & 5.
7:11: Fields gets sacked by T.J. Watt at CHI 23. 4th & 7.
6:31: SCOOP & SCORE: O'Donnell punts the ball to McCloud, who lost the ball. Recovered by Deandre Houston-Carson. Santos kicks PAT. CHI 20, PIT 23

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
​6:31: Santos kicks the ball to the Steelers Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on PIT 25. 1st & 10.
6:23: Harris runs the ball to PIT 38. 1st & 10.
5:42: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Claypool, who is down at PIT 42. 2nd & 6.
5:02: Harris runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 7.
4:24: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Johnson, who goes ob at CHI 49. 1st & 10.
4:20: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Ballage, who is down at CHI 47. 2nd & 8.
3:37: Roethlisberger throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
3:32: Roethlisberger gets sacked by Marsh at PIT 46. PENALTY: Taunting against Bears. Ball on CHI 39. 1st & 10.
3:11: Harris runs the ball to CHI 37. 2nd & 8.
3:04: Roethlisberger gets sacked at CHI 45. 3rd & 16.
3:00: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Johnson, who moves the ball to CHI 34. 4th & 5. 
2:56: BEARS TIMEOUT #2: CHI 20, PIT 23
2:52: FIELD GOAL: Boswell kicks a 52-yard FG. CHI 20, PIT 26

Chicago Bears Possession:
2:47: Boswell kicks the ball to Grant, who moves the ball to CHI 25. 1st & 10.
2:41: Fields throws a completed pass to Robinson, who is downed at CHI 34. 2nd & 1.
2:35: INJURY TIMEOUT: CHI 20, PIT 26
2:19: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 1.
2:14: Fields runs the ball to CHI 37, where he goes ob. 1st & 10.
2:08: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
2:00: Fields runs the ball to CHI 45. 3rd & 2.
2:00 WARNING: CHI 20, PIT 26
1:52: Fields throws a completed pass to Robinson, who goes ob at PIT 16. 1st & 10.
1:46: TOUCHDOWN: Fields throws a 16-yard TD pass to Mooney. Santos kicks PAT. CHI 27, PIT 26

Pittsburgh Steelers Possession:
1:46: Santos kicks the ball to Steelers Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on PIT 25. 1st & 10.
1:38: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Harris, who is down at PIT 29. 2nd & 6.
1:17: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to McCloud, who goes ob  at PIT 41. 1st & 10.
1:12: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to McCloud, who is down at PIT 45. PENALTY: Offsides against Bears. Ball on PIT 46. 1st & 5.
1:00: Roethlisberger throws an completed pass to Johnson, who moves the ball to CHI 32. 1st & 10.
:56: PENALTY: False Start against Steelers. Ball on CHI 37. 1st & 15.
:54: Roethlisberger throws a completed pass to Freiermuth, who is down at CHI 24. 2nd & 2.
:40: Roethlisberger spikes the ball. 3rd & 2.
:34: Roethlisberger runs the ball to CHI 23. 4th & 1.
:34: BEARS FINAL TIMEOUT: CHI 27, PIT 26
:26: FIELD GOAL: Boswell kicks a 40-yard FG. CHI 27, PIT 29

Chicago Bears Possession:
:26: Boswell kicks the ball to Bears Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on CHI 25. 1st & 10.
:22: Fields throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:17: Fields throws a completed pass to Montgomery, who goes ob at CHI 28. PENALTY: Illegal Contact against Steelers. Ball on CHI 30. 1st & 10.
:11: Fields throws a completed pass to Kmet, who goes ob at CHI 42. 1st & 10.
:05: Fields throws a completed pass to Kmet, who goes ob at PIT 48. 1st & 10.
​:02: Fields throws a batted ball. 2nd & 10.
:00: Santos missed a 65-yard FG, as the ball hits the crossbar to end the Game. 

Final:
CHI 27, PIT 29
CHI: (3-6)
PIT: (5-3)


Final Leaders:
Passing: Roethlisberger (PIT) 21/30, 205 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing: Harris (PIT) 22 carries, 62 yards, TD
Receiving: Freiermuth (PIT) 5 receptions, 43 yards, 2 TDs

Final Thoughts:
Steelers got tested for 60 minutes. They were fortunate that T.J. Watt, Chris Boswell stepped up in this game. For the Bears, they almost won this game despite committing 12 penalties, 115 yards. 

Bears have a bye week and then they host Baltimore Ravens on Sunday November 21st, 2021. Steelers will host Detroit Lions, This Sunday.

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