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    Fans set up to tailgate before the game.

  • Eagles defensive back Ron Brooks celebrates after recovering a fumble...

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    Eagles defensive back Ron Brooks celebrates after recovering a fumble by Jeremy Langford in the fourth quarter.

  • Alshon Jeffery is taken down by Eagles defensive end Alex...

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    Alshon Jeffery is taken down by Eagles defensive end Alex McCalister in the fourth quarter.

  • Jay Cutler after he gave up an interception late in...

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    Jay Cutler after he gave up an interception late in the third quarter.

  • A fan kicks the ball in the tailgate experience area...

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    A fan kicks the ball in the tailgate experience area outside Soldier Field before the game.

  • Brian Hoyer leaves the field after the loss.

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    Brian Hoyer leaves the field after the loss.

  • Fans waiting to get inside Soldier Field before the start...

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    Fans waiting to get inside Soldier Field before the start of the game.

  • John Fox leaves the field after the loss.

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    John Fox leaves the field after the loss.

  • Willie Young sacks Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz during the third...

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    Willie Young sacks Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz during the third quarter.

  • Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham intercepts a ball intended for Alshon...

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    Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham intercepts a ball intended for Alshon Jeffery in the third quarter.

  • John Fox during the fourth quarter.

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    John Fox during the fourth quarter.

  • Security personnel walk outside Soldier Field before the start of...

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    Security personnel walk outside Soldier Field before the start of the game.

  • Alshon Jeffery makes a catch on a long pass in...

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    Alshon Jeffery makes a catch on a long pass in the second quarter.

  • Jay Cutler and Brian Hoyer before the start of the...

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    Jay Cutler and Brian Hoyer before the start of the game.

  • John Fox leaves the field after the loss.

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    John Fox leaves the field after the loss.

  • Fans wait to get inside Soldier Field before the start...

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    Fans wait to get inside Soldier Field before the start of the game.

  • Jay Cutler throws a pass during the second quarter.

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    Jay Cutler throws a pass during the second quarter.

  • Lamarr Houston is looked after by medical staff during the...

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    Lamarr Houston is looked after by medical staff during the second quarter.

  • Jay Cutler during the second quarter.

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    Jay Cutler during the second quarter.

  • Jeremy Langford is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a...

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    Jeremy Langford is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter.

  • Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is congratulated by fellow quarterback Chase...

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    Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is congratulated by fellow quarterback Chase Daniel after the Eagles scored a touchdown in the third quarter.

  • Eddie Royal leaps over Eagles running back Kenjon Barner on...

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    Eddie Royal leaps over Eagles running back Kenjon Barner on his way to a touchdown after a punt return during the fourth quarter.

  • Josh Bellamy, left, and Deonte Thompson before the start of...

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    Josh Bellamy, left, and Deonte Thompson before the start of the game.

  • Eagles running back Ryan Mathews scores a touchdown during the...

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    Eagles running back Ryan Mathews scores a touchdown during the second half.

  • John Fox during the fourth quarter.

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    John Fox during the fourth quarter.

  • Eagles running back Ryan Mathews celebrates his touchdown with tight...

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    Eagles running back Ryan Mathews celebrates his touchdown with tight end Brent Celek during the second half.

  • Jay Cutler walks to the locker room after he gave...

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    Jay Cutler walks to the locker room after he gave up an interception late in the third quarter.

  • Alshon Jeffery during warmups before the start of the game.

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    Alshon Jeffery during warmups before the start of the game.

  • Connor Barth, right, reacts after missing the field goal during...

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    Connor Barth, right, reacts after missing the field goal during the first half.

  • Danny Trevathan during the pregame ceremony before the game.

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    Danny Trevathan during the pregame ceremony before the game.

  • Alshon Jeffery is unable to make a catch in front...

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    Alshon Jeffery is unable to make a catch in front of Eagles free safety Jalen Mills during the fourth quarter.

  • Deiondre' Hall breaks up a pass intended for Eagles tight...

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    Deiondre' Hall breaks up a pass intended for Eagles tight end Trey Burton in the end zone during the second quarter.

  • Connor Barth, center, reacts after missing a field goal attempt...

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    Connor Barth, center, reacts after missing a field goal attempt in the first quarter.

  • Alshon Jeffery misses a pass as Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll...

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    Alshon Jeffery misses a pass as Eagles cornerback Nolan Carroll defends in the second quarter.

  • Leonard Floyd during warmups before the start of the game.

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    Leonard Floyd during warmups before the start of the game.

  • Danny Trevathan pushes Eagles tight end Trey Burton during the...

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    Danny Trevathan pushes Eagles tight end Trey Burton during the second quarter.

  • Josh Bellamy, left, and Cody Whitehair walk off the field...

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    Josh Bellamy, left, and Cody Whitehair walk off the field after the loss.

  • Eagles wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham and Harold Jones-Quartey collide during...

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    Eagles wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham and Harold Jones-Quartey collide during the first half.

  • Jerrell Freeman jars the ball loose on a pass attempt...

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    Jerrell Freeman jars the ball loose on a pass attempt for Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood in the second quarter.

  • Philadelphia Eagles players Steven Means (51), Malcolm Jenkins (27) and...

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    Philadelphia Eagles players Steven Means (51), Malcolm Jenkins (27) and Ron Brooks (33) raise their fists in the air during the national anthem.

  • Ka'Deem Carey is stopped by Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins...

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    Ka'Deem Carey is stopped by Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins during the first half.

  • Alshon Jeffery makes a catch on a long pass in...

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    Alshon Jeffery makes a catch on a long pass in the second quarter.

  • Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham tries to run past Jay Cutler...

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    Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham tries to run past Jay Cutler after Bradham intercepted Cutler in the third quarter.

  • Eddie Royal leaps into the end zone on his way...

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    Eddie Royal leaps into the end zone on his way to a 65-yard touchdown after a punt return during the fourth quarter.

  • Bryce Callahan is taken off the field after getting injured...

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    Bryce Callahan is taken off the field after getting injured during the third quarter.

  • Jeremy Langford is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a...

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    Jeremy Langford is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter.

  • A fan displays a jersey late in the fourth quarter.

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    A fan displays a jersey late in the fourth quarter.

  • Eagles running back Darren Sproles runs past Harold Jones-Quartey in...

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    Eagles running back Darren Sproles runs past Harold Jones-Quartey in the fourth quarter.

  • Connor Barth, center, reacts after missing a field goal attempt...

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    Connor Barth, center, reacts after missing a field goal attempt in the first quarter.

  • Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham pumps his fist after sacking...

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    Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham pumps his fist after sacking Jay Cutler during the second quarter.

  • Alshon Jeffery makes a catch on a long pass in...

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    Alshon Jeffery makes a catch on a long pass in the second quarter.

  • Connor Barth misses a field goal attempt in the first...

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    Connor Barth misses a field goal attempt in the first quarter.

  • Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is unable to pull in...

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    Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is unable to pull in a pass as Tracy Porter defends in the fourth quarter.

  • Jay Cutler is sacked by Eagles defensive tackle Destiny Vaeao...

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    Jay Cutler is sacked by Eagles defensive tackle Destiny Vaeao and fumbles the ball, which was recovered by the Eagles, during the third quarter.

  • Todd Stewart sets up to tailgate before the game.

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    Todd Stewart sets up to tailgate before the game.

  • Tracy Porter reacts after breaking up a pass in the...

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    Tracy Porter reacts after breaking up a pass in the end zone intended for Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor during the fourth quarter.

  • Kyle Fuller before the start of the game.

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    Kyle Fuller before the start of the game.

  • Alshon Jeffery walks off the field after the game.

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    Alshon Jeffery walks off the field after the game.

  • Kevin White during warmups before the start of the game.

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    Kevin White during warmups before the start of the game.

  • John Fox before the start of the game.

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    John Fox before the start of the game.

  • Jerrell Freeman jars the ball loose on a pass attempt...

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    Jerrell Freeman jars the ball loose on a pass attempt for Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood in the second quarter.

  • Alshon Jeffery is stopped by Eagles free safety Jalen Mills...

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    Alshon Jeffery is stopped by Eagles free safety Jalen Mills after making a catch during the first half.

  • Josh Bellamy, Jacoby Glenn and Christian Jones walk off the...

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    Josh Bellamy, Jacoby Glenn and Christian Jones walk off the field after the loss.

  • Brian Hoyer throws a pass in the fourth quarter.

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    Brian Hoyer throws a pass in the fourth quarter.

  • Deiondre' Hall reacts after breaking up a pass intended for...

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    Deiondre' Hall reacts after breaking up a pass intended for Eagles tight end Trey Burton in the end zone during the second quarter.

  • Ryan Pace, right, before the start of the game.

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    Ryan Pace, right, before the start of the game.

  • Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham eludes a Bears player after Bradham...

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    Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham eludes a Bears player after Bradham intercepted a ball in the third quarter.

  • Eddie Goldman is taken off the field after getting injured...

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    Eddie Goldman is taken off the field after getting injured during the second half.

  • Jerrell Freeman tackles Eagles running back Darren Sproles during the...

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    Jerrell Freeman tackles Eagles running back Darren Sproles during the fourth quarter.

  • LeAnn Kosobucki cooks sausage while tailgating before the game.

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    LeAnn Kosobucki cooks sausage while tailgating before the game.

  • Zach Miller is wrapped up by Eagles defensive back Ron...

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    Zach Miller is wrapped up by Eagles defensive back Ron Brooks, inside linebacker Jordan Hicks and linebacker Nigel Bradham during the fourth quarter.

  • Eagles running backs Darren Sproles and Ryan Mathews celebrate a...

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    Eagles running backs Darren Sproles and Ryan Mathews celebrate a touchdown by Mathews in the third quarter.

  • Friends from Washington, D.C., outside Soldier Field before the game.

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    Friends from Washington, D.C., outside Soldier Field before the game.

  • Jay Cutler during warmups before the start of the game.

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    Jay Cutler during warmups before the start of the game.

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Cue all the “teams that start 0-2 hardly ever make the NFL playoffs” reminders.

The Bears are in that unenviable (and all-too-familiar) position after a demoralizing 29-14 loss to Philadelphia on Monday night. Unfortunately, the things we loved were overshadowed by what we hated.

Love: That the Bears defense looked nastier, at least at first. Even though they had only two sacks, they punished Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz on several occasions. Cam Newton, he is not. Too bad even that bright light faded in the second half, though when your offense turns the ball over three times after halftime and several starters leave with injuries, you earn a little sympathy.

Hate: That the Bears didn’t go for it on fourth-and-2 at the Eagles’ 40-yard line in the first half. If you’re going to build confidence, sometimes you need to have a little faith.

Love: That ESPN announcer Sean McDonough wasn’t afraid to take a shot at Bears management when Connor Barth clanked a 31-yard field goal off the left upright. That’s closer than an extra point. “You get what you pay for,” McDonough said. The crowd even chanted Robbie Gould’s name following that miss.

While we’re on the subject of kickers, Bears coach John Fox chose to ice the Eagles’ Caleb Sturgis by calling a timeout before a 53-yard field goal at the end of the half. The strategy backfired, as Sturgis missed the “warmup” attempt but hit the second try, giving Philadelphia a 9-7 lead at halftime.

Love: That Eddie Royal looked effective. Twice he took short passes (the offense didn’t have time to do much else) and broke tackles that turned potential losses into first downs. He also turned in the team’s most dynamic play with a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown. More of that, please.

Hate: That Bears first-round draft pick Leonard Floyd was practically invisible. The only time we heard the rookie linebacker’s name was when he was called for a penalty that gave the Eagles a do-over on fourth-and-goal. Philadelphia punched it on the next play. Ugh.

Hate: That Jay Cutler threw a costly interception late in the third quarter, setting up a Philadelphia touchdown. This after he lost a fumble to cut short a promising drive earlier in the half.

Hate even more: That Cutler suffered a hand injury and left the game after throwing the aforementioned interception. As frustrating as watching Cutler play can be, handing the keys to backup QB Brian Hoyer could be a recipe for an even bigger disaster.

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