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The money down: The Bears converted just 3-of-15 third-down opportunities versus the Packers, including 1-of-9 on third-down plays requiring at least nine yards.
“We lived in that [third-and-long] world,” Nagy said. “That’s a difficult success percentage for an offense. We just want to make sure that when you do get third downs to stay in that more third-and-medium range.”
The Bears converted their first third-down play of the game as Mitchell Trubisky scrambled for a 7-yard gain on third-and-five. But the offense followed by failing to pick up a first down on its next 10 third-down chances extending into the fourth quarter, capped by a third-and-40 situation.
In the trenches: With the Bears failing to score a touchdown and allowing five sacks, the offensive line left plenty of room for improvement.
Asked what he took away from the line’s performance, Nagy said: “Just understanding that it starts up front. That’s where it begins. That’s not placing blame on anybody, but that is where it starts. It starts with the o-line and the d-line in any game you play.”
The Bears need a better outing from their offensive line in Denver.
“They know that they could have played better in certain areas,” Nagy said. “But we don’t dwell on that. I think they’ll accept the challenge and that’s what I’m looking forward to.”
Miller time: The Bears will be challenged Sunday by Broncos All-Pro outside linebacker Von Miller, a seven-time Pro Bowler who Nagy feels is “very similar” to Bears All-Pro outside linebacker Khalil Mack.
“When I was [coaching with the Chiefs], we had to go against [Miller] for a bunch of years and you always have got to know where he’s at,” Nagy said. “This year, too, you’ve got to know where [outside linebacker Bradley] Chubb’s at. He’s a heck of a player, too. They present a lot of different challenges.
“[Miller] is savvy, he’s smart, he’s quick with his hands. He has these ninja- like moves that just are hard to stop. When you have a guy that is as good of a player as Von Miller is, you have to know where he's at at all times.”