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Fantasy football: Week 9 pickups
Time again to look at possible roster additions and picks to click.
Bears could get Jeffery back in two weeks
A Chicago Bears offense coming off a sputtering effort in the last two games has help on the way.
Don't let Cutler's offense hog all the criticism
If it was only the offense that was killing the Bears against a bad Carolina team, it would’ve been just a continuation of what we’ve unfortunately gotten used to.
Dan Pompei's film session
Jay Cutler was sacked six times Sunday, which usually is grounds for putting the offensive line in solitary confinement with no visitation privileges.
Bears' Forte getting hands on ball less often
The addition of a playmaking wide receiver in Brandon Marshall has reduced the touches for others on the Bears offense, and running back Matt Forte is feeling that.
Cutler doesn't recall cursing at Bears fans
No player or team ever has to apologize for a narrow, plodding victory in the NFL, so Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was in no position to be booed Monday during his weekly radio show.
Bears' schedule about to get a lot tougher
The Bears' schedule takes a turn for the more difficult after Sunday's meeting with the Titans in Nashville.
Smith: Bears not overlooking anyone
Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith said he would start with the fourth quarter when he opened his media conference Monday afternoon at Halas Hall, skipping over what was three ugly quarters of football Sunday at Soldier Field.
Biggs: 10 thoughts after Bears' comeback win
Ten thoughts after the Chicago Bears’ 23-22 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday that keeps them in sole possession of first place atop the NFC North at 6-1, the second-best record in the conference.
Rosenbloom video: Don't drink Bears' Kool-Aid just yet
Chicago Tribune sports columnist Steve Rosenbloom picks apart the Bears after their close win against the Panthers.
Haugh: It doesn't matter how Bears won, they won
Temperatures dipped into the lower 40s and blustery winds whipped around Soldier Field during the Bears' 23-22 come-from-behind victory Sunday over the lowly Panthers. But did the elements surrounding the game remind anybody else of the desert?
Pompei: Cutler terrible for 3 quarters, but he delivers a win in the 4th
Whether you want to call him Mr. Clutch or Mr. Double Clutch probably depends on whether you call the glass half-full or half-empty.
Ugly win a welcome result for Bears
As Julius Peppers entered the locker room, he spoke for nearly everyone in the organization and probably its fan base when he exclaimed, "Winning ugly."
Gould gets chance to make up for missed field goal and delivers
Robbie Gould needed a pat on the back. Even better, he received some words of encouragement.
Jennings' pick-6 a stroke of genius
Tim Jennings appeared distinguished, donning a pair of dark-rimmed glasses in the Bears locker room Sunday, citing the importance of intelligence as well as athleticism to play the game well.
Rosenbloom: Do Bears have an incentive clause for aggravation?
The Bears were supposed to beat the dogbreath Panthers.
Farmer: Everybody's OK, but is that all there is?
Nearing the midway point of the NFL season, this much can be said with conviction:
Up next for Bears: Titans
Quick look: The Titans are coming off an overtime loss to the Colts but have played better since Matt Hasselbeck took over at quarterback a month ago, winning two of his four starts.
Bears quotes: Cutler, Marshall, Bennett, Tillman, Jennings
Bears players talk about Sunday's 23-22 victory over the Panthers.
Packers beat Jaguars for third straight win
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers insisted they didn't take the downtrodden Jacksonville Jaguars lightly. They also blew off any suggestion that a rash of injuries impacted a mundane performance Sunday.
Stafford's late TD gives Lions 28-24 win
Matthew Stafford found Titus Young for a 1-yard touchdown pass with 20 seconds left to cap a 352-yard, three-score performance and lift the Lions over the Seahawks 28-24.
McClure: 3rd-quarter observations
Third-quarter observations with the Chicago Bears trailing the Carolina Panthers 19-7:
Pompei: 2nd-quarter observations
Second-quarter observations with the Chicago Bears trailing the Carolina Panthers 13-7 at halftime:
Haugh: 1st-quarter observations
In a gesture that illustrated how much emphasis Lovie Smith wants on the underperforming third phase, the Bears introduced their special teams before Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Collins in Bears' defensive line picture vs. Panthers
The Chicago Bears welcome a new face to the defensive line for Sunday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers.
Bears tight ends have some catching up to do
Maybe the bond between Jay Cutler and Greg Olsen isn't as strong as when the two frequented Chicago hotspots a few years back, but the Bears quarterback obviously still has a great appreciation for his former tight end.
Bowen: Power O the way to go
The Bears can lean on the base running game inside of the red zone and attack the Panthers when they show a seven-man front Sunday at Soldier Field as a two-back power scheme will create a running lane for Matt Forte.
Farmer: If Jets aren't going to use Tebow, they should let him go
Forbes surveyed NFL fans and this week published lists of the league's most and least popular players, mostly just water-cooler fodder. But it was interesting to note that Tim Tebow wasn't on either of them.
Mitchell: Tice keeps mood light
The standard job description for an NFL offensive coordinator does not include: "Must possess self-deprecating humor, unfailing flexibility and honest self-assessment."
Hester admits fair catch call a mistake
Devin Hester sometimes takes criticism to heart. This time, he took it in stride.
Rodriguez all set to be part of package
Evan Rodriguez was all dressed up with nowhere to go Monday night.
Farmer: NFL is full of quick-change artists
The New Orleans Saints are toast. The Arizona Cardinals have turned the corner. It's time for Norv Turner, Rex Ryan and Andy Reid to go.
QB Cutler set to face Panthers; WR Jeffery out
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who suffered bruised ribs Monday night, had full participation in practice for the second consecutive day Friday and is set to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
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