Raiders are humiliated in a lopsided loss to the Bears.
The Raiders’ two-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s NFL Week 7 has now evaporated, along with the goodwill that accompanied it.
Not only did they forfeit the opportunity to finish above.500 for the season on Sunday at Soldier Field, but they also lost in a manner that was problematic. The Raiders lost 30–12 to the Bears, who are regarded by some as the worst team in the NFL.
Division II Shepherd University product Tyson Bagent, an undrafted rookie free agent, completed 21 of 29 passes for 162 yards passing in his first career start. He put a lot of reliance on D’Onta Foreman, a running back with 120 yards overall and three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing).
In place of Jimmy Garoppolo, who injured his back in the Patriots victory last week, Brian Hoyer, the backup quarterback for Las Vegas, was only able to throw for 129 yards on 17 of 29 passes. In addition, Hoyer threw two interceptions, one of which was returned by Bears defensive back Jaylon Johnson for a 39-yard touchdown at the conclusion of the contest.
