New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears: a game of special teams.

First, the Saints scored on a blocked punt early in the game. Bears punter Pat O'Donnell smartly chose to deflect the ball out of Chicago's end zone, which gave New Orleans a safety and the ball back.

Then, Bears kicker Cordarelle Patterson took a kick-return 102 yards to the house; which, subsequently is the only thing the Bears have going for themselves offensively in the first half.

Later on in the first half, the Saints got another blocked punt on the Bears, well more of a tip. Luckily, for Chicago, the punt went forward. Unfortunately for Chicago, it only went forward for 34 yards. However, the Saints could not take advantage of the punt, as Will Lutz missed a 42-yard field goal on the ensuing drive.

In all, both sides' special teams are making a difference. However, the Saints' offense has done a bit more on the road as Mitchell Trubisky continues to struggle.

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