All three phases fell apart when the Chicago Bears allowed 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter of a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

Special teams coordinator Richard Hightower labeled it a “tale of two halves” for his group’s role in the defeat. With the offense out of sync after the initial drive and the defense failing to stop the run in the fourth quarter, it only added to the collapse.

The quarterbacks’ struggles were well-documented this week. Here’s what stood out for Hightower and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.

Santos missed wide right on a field-goal try from 50 yards on the first play of the fourth quarter. Hightower indicated the operation was not “clean enough” on the try.

Later, trailing by three points with 2 minutes, 2 seconds remaining, t

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