Rookie Kiran Amegadjie Struggles in First Start as Bears Fall to Vikings

The Chicago Bears' decision to start rookie left tackle Kiran Amegadjie over veteran options backfired as the offensive line faltered in a 30-12 loss to Minnesota.

• Kiran Amegadjie, a third-round rookie from Yale, made his first NFL start after starting left tackle Braxton Jones was ruled out with a concussion.
• Amegadjie allowed significant pressure, including a strip sack by Vikings' Jonathan Greenard that led to a touchdown in the first quarter.
• The rookie was flagged for multiple penalties, contributing to stalled drives and forcing the Bears to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns.
• Veteran options Larry Borom and Jake Curhan were bypassed for Amegadjie, a decision reflecting Chicago's focus on evaluating younger talent for the future.
• The Bears' offensive struggles, compounded by errors from other young players, extended their losing streak to eight games and raised questions about roster depth.

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