The Philadelphia Eagles win! See game day photos (and cheerleaders too) - NJ.com

November 05, 2019 at 07:44PM

Members of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad perform during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders and a boisterous crowd welcomed home the Eagles after three weeks away from the friendly confines of Lincoln Financial Field.

Carried by a strong first half, the Eagles hung on to defeat the Chicago Bears, 22-14. It was the second half that made Eagles' fans wonder how on earth they would lose this game when they held the Bears to nine total yards in the first 30 minutes of play.

After two Jake Elliot field goals, quarterback Carson Wentz found the end zone when he hooked up with Zach Ertz for a 25-yard touchdown pass. A missed extra point still put the Eagles ahead going into halftime, 12-0.

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Wentz was efficient enough, completing 14-of-21 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown. He also had one rushing attempt for eight yards, equaling the Bears' total rushing yards in the first half.

All the hype coming into the game was the return of wide receiver DeSean Jackson from an abdominal injury that would hopefully put a little spark into the passing game. The spark lasted only a few plays as he was taken out for precautionary reasons.

Philadelphia Eagles CB Jalen Mills (31) enters the field before the game against the Chicago Bears Sunday. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The second half proved to be slightly different.

Accuracy problems and dropped passes led Wentz and the offense to struggle as the Bears offense began to find their rhythm.

After a 13-yard touchdown run by Jordan Howard, which put the Eagles ahead 19-0, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky led the Bears to 14 straight points leaving the Eagles to run down the clock for another Elliot field goal with 23 seconds left in the game.

The Eagles have a bye next week and will host the Patriots Nov. 17.

Scroll below to view photos Sunday's game and the Eagles Cheerleaders as the Eagles defeated the Bears.

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders perform during Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Members of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad perform during the game against the Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz (11) breaks free from the pocket and is tackled by Chicago Bears LB Leonard Floyd (94) in the fourth quarter Sunday. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Young cheerleaders perform at halftime with the Eagles Cheerleaders during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders perform during the game against the Bears Sunday. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

A member of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad looks on during the singing of the national anthem before the game against the Bears Sunday. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Philadelphia Eagles CB Jalen Mills (31) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears WR Allen Robinson II (12) in the third quarter, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Eagles Cheerleaders squad performs during the game against the Chicago Bears Sunday. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Members of the Mainland Regional High School cheerleading squad perform at halftime with the Eagles Cheerleaders during Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Members of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad perform during the game against the Bears at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz (86) celebrates his first down catch vs. the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Members of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad share a laugh during the game against the Chicago Bears Sunday. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate recovering a Bears fumble on a kick-off to end the game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Members of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad perform alongside young cheerleaders during the game against the Bears Sunday. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson (10) warms up before the game vs. the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Members of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad perform alongside young cheerleaders during the game against the Bears Sunday. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Philadelphia Eagles LB Alex Singleton (49) celebrates a tackle against Bears WR Cordarrelle Patterson during the second quarter of Sunday's game. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders perform in Sunday's game against the Bears. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Young cheerleaders perform with the Eagles Cheerleaders at halftime during Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders perform during a game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Members of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad celebrate a touchdown during the game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (88) runs for a first down as Chicago Bears DB Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) closes in for a hit in the fourth quarter, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

A member of the Eagles Cheerleaders squad smiles during the game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (Lori M. Nichols | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

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