What the Bears did wrong on Cordarrelle Patterson’s game-changing touchdown

ATLANTA — The Bears had a 10-point lead. “Best I’ve seen in the league in my five years,” Bears linebacker Matt Adams said. “No one can afford to give up special teams points.” The Bears’ coverage unit entered the game as a strength on special teams. “Any big play that happens, I feel like it’s always on me.” GO DEEPER The Bears put a lot on Justin Fields' shoulders, and now he's hurting As Patterson got to the 25-yard line, Adams shed a block and had a chance at a tackle. • Rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. returned to the lineup and had the Bears’ longest kickoff return of the season, 55 yards, topping Herbert’s 50-yarder last week.