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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 3: Wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 3: Wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)Brooke Sutton/Getty Images

Keenan Allen: 'Lack of Execution' Caused Bears' Loss in Caleb Williams-Kyler Matchup

Zach BacharNov 4, 2024

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen lamented the team's inability to execute on offense following a lopsided 29-9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

"Lack of execution, I guess," Allen said, per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. "Not converting, not being able to get points on the board. Just one of them days."

The 32-year-old was targeted a team-high 10 times against the Cardinals, but he hauled in four receptions for 36 yards.

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The Bears were only able to amass 241 total yards on Sunday, averaging a mere 3.4 yards per play. They converted just three of 14 third-down opportunities and couldn't find the end zone throughout the duration of the contest.

Caleb Williams dealt with inaccuracy as he was repeatedly pressured in the pocket, getting sacked six times. Williams finished 22-of-41 for 217 yards without a touchdown or an interception.

For the Cardinals, Kyler Murray also couldn't find any rhythm in the pass game. He completed 13 throws for 154 yards, but Arizona was still able to win by rushing for 213 yards as a team.

While Allen wasn't satisfied with Chicago's execution, head coach Matt Eberflus also took responsibility for the subpar offensive performance.

"[I take] full responsibility for that," Eberflus said, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin. "We'll work with the offensive staff tomorrow morning as we watch this tape tonight and find answers. Find answers for running the ball, first. Making sure you do that and setting everything off of that. Then making sure we have good actions off of that to start. On first and second down."

After averaging 31.7 points per game during a three-game win streak from Week 4 through Week 6, the Bears have been held to just 24 total points in their past two contests.

Allen is still looking to get on the same page as Williams, with the six-time Pro Bowl wideout averaging a career-low 32.8 yards per game in six appearances this season.

Chicago will attempt to get back on track during an upcoming Week 10 matchup with the New England Patriots.

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