From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 50s
Bears' offense leaves Colston Loveland with zero targets in 59-point explosion
Bears' offense exploded for 59 points without Colston Loveland getting a single target.
In brief
Bears' offense exploded for 59 points without Colston Loveland getting a single target. Colston Loveland had no catches, yards or fantasy points in Bears' 59-point win over Panthers. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Zero targets for Loveland
Colston Loveland had no catches, no yards, and zero fantasy points in the Bears' season opener.
“Yeah, yeah, that’s what everyone thinks. No, not a big deal at all. Whatever the role, as long as we get a win, that’s the only thing that matters.”
59-point explosion
The Bears scored 59 points in their win over the Panthers, the fourth-highest in franchise history.
Offensive depth unused
Wide receiver Luther Burden had five targets, rookie Zavion Thomas didn’t play a snap, and running back D’Andre Swift got one pass.
Bears' selfless play
Coach Ben Johnson praised the team’s selflessness, saying they care about winning more than anything else.
“You wouldn’t have known if he had 10 catches or zero catches at the end of the game in the locker room.”
Loveland's role
Loveland played 87% of snaps and helped clear paths for touchdowns but got no catches in the game.
Offensive coordinator's view
Offensive coordinator Press Taylor said Loveland is a reliable player who doesn’t need many touches to be effective.
“The great thing about Colston is that’s not a guy you worry about at all.”
Play-by-play breakdown
Williams threw behind Loveland twice, once for a potential big gain and once for a touchdown opportunity.
Next game focus
The Bears face the Vikings next, with Loveland still being a key part of the offense.
Coach's confidence
Coach Ben Johnson said the team’s selflessness and focus on winning will continue to make the offense unpredictable.
“You just don’t know where the ball’s going to go.”
Offensive strategy
The Bears' offense is designed to keep defenses guessing with multiple players involved in the game.
Bears' offensive depth
The Bears have a deep offensive roster that includes multiple players who could contribute in different situations.
Fantasy implications
Loveland's lack of targets means fantasy managers need to adjust their strategies for the upcoming games.
Bears' future
The Bears' offense is expected to continue evolving with more players being utilized as the season progresses.
The key point
Colston Loveland had no catches, yards or fantasy points in Bears' 59-point win over Panthers.
