PHILADELPHIA — The Chicago Bears simply out-muscled the Eagles on Friday night, leaving no doubt who controlled the line of scrimmage. Chicago finished with a commanding 281 rushing yards en route to a 24–15 road victory at Lincoln Financial Field.

Here are five things we learned from a sorry showing by the defending Super Bowl champs.

1. The Bears were more physical — especially in the trenches

From the opening drive, Chicago imposed its will. The Bears (9-3) consistently ran behind an assertive offensive line, chewing up yardage and controlling time of possession. Their bruising ground game kept the Eagles’ defense on its heels all night.

Kyle Monangai and former Eagle D’Andre Swift each had over 100 rushing yards — the first time a pair of Bears backs did that in a game since 1985,

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