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Bears waive Sanzenbacher in bid for roster flexibility
Lovie Smith resorted to his stock answer for injury concerns the day after a game, saying Monday everything was still being evaluated.
Bears' O-line holds up against blitz
On Monday, what stood out about the Bears' performance on Sunday is the pass protection held up both in terms of recognition and execution against an aggressive, accomplished blitzing team.
Cutler wants consistency with coordinator
Jay Cutler's disdain for Mike Martz was pretty evident at the end of last season even if the quarterback never publicly spoke against the offensive coordinator.
Report: 49ers lose Manningham for season
ESPN.com reports: San Francisco wide receiver Mario Manningham tore both the ACL and PCL in his left knee, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sunday tick-tock: Bears' playoff countdown
The Bears will be on the clock Sunday in their bid to earn a playoff berth.
Video: Bears' Marshall: 'I went to Jay and apologized'
Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall on apologizing to Jay Cutler for his performance against Arizona.
Vote: Bears in or out of the playoffs?
To make the playoffs, the Bears must beat the Lions on Sunday and the Vikings must lose to the Packers. How will it go?
Breaking it down: AFC playoff picture
The situation heading into the last week of the regular season.
Rosenbloom video: 'The Bears are back to beating stiffs'
Chicago Tribune sports columnist Steve Rosenbloom discusses his lack of enthusiasm for the Bears' win against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Sanzenbacher waived to clear roster spot
In a move that is likely a precursor to adding help at one of the positions where the Chicago Bears are shorthanded, the team has waived wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher.
Running back, safety depth concern Smith
The Chicago Bears are facing more injuries as they gear up for a must-win season finale at Detroit with a playoff berth at stake.
Bears' Mannelly wants to keep snapping 'until they say I can't'
The last time the Chicago Bears got a contract done with Pat Mannelly, it happened two days after Christmas in 2010. This time, the veteran long snapper has a new deal in place in time for the holidays.
Cutler keeping focus on Lions
If Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears have been waiting for a dramatic moment to unveil a prolific passing game, now would be an opportune time to show the world.
Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' win, playoff hopes
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Ten thoughts after the Chicago Bears kept their season and playoff hopes alive with a 28-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, putting talk of the future of coach Lovie Smith on hold.
Video: Haugh, Mitchell break down Bears' win, playoff hopes
Chicago Tribune sports columnist David Haugh and sports reporter Fred Mitchell break down the Bears' win against Arizona and the playoff implications.
Bears quotes: Cutler, Marshall, Forte and more
Bears players talk after Sunday's 28-13 victory over the Cardinals:
Haugh: Bears' victory proves nothing
GLENDALE, Ariz. — From miles away in the sprawling Arizona landscape that surrounds it, visitors can spot the massive steel marvel of technology and design that is the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Urlacher might return for Lions game
GLENDALE, Ariz. —Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher was spotted running around the University of Phoenix Stadium hours before Sunday's game, testing his injured hamstring that has sidelined him since Dec. 9.
Pompei: Bears look more like their old selves
GLENDALE, Ariz. — After losing their way at some point on their 16-game journey, the Bears might have found themselves Sunday in the desert.
Bowen: Businesslike approach works for Bears defense
Trust what you see, read your keys and play ball.
Rosenbloom: Did that look like a playoff offense to you?
What we learned in Arizona on Sunday was the Bears are back to beating stiffs and the defense is back to scoring.
Four downs: Bears get help from Ravens
Defense back in scoring form; Forte injury could leave a hole; Cutler needs to pick it up.
Cutler off the mark early, often
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jay Cutler was getting shut out in the first quarter Sunday.
Video: QB Cutler: 'We took care of our business'
The quarterback after the Bears beat the Cardinals 28-13 on Sunday.
Video: Peppers: 'We've got to rely on somebody else to lose a game'
The defensive end after the Bears beat the Cardinals 28-13 on Sunday.
Two NFC playoff spots remain up for grabs
With one week to go in the NFL season, only the Atlanta Falcons know exactly where they stand in the playoff picture -- at home throughout -- and some teams now know they will not be in the postseason at all.
Farmer: Mission accomplished for Colts, Arians
The Colts are in, the Steelers are out, and interim Colts coach Bruce Arians has to be pinching himself.
Bears' hopes aided by Ravens beating Giants
Joe Flacco threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another as the Ravens dominated the Giants 33-14 to clinch the AFC North title.
Rodgers, Packers trounce Titans 55-7
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Tennessee Titans broke a four-game losing streak last week against the New York Jets. But the Green Bay Packers are not the Jets.
Pompei: 2nd-quarter observations
Second-quarter observations with the Bears leading the Cardinals 21-6 at halftime:
Haugh: 1st-quarter observations
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Before the first snap of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium, the Chicago Bears felt backed into a corner.
Vikings' win puts heat on Bears
HOUSTON -- The Minnesota Vikings handled the Houston Texans, 23-6, on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Loss will eliminate Bears from playoff race
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A big deal was made early in the week when Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith called this game against the Arizona Cardinals a “must” win.
Jennings, Bennett back to face Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Cornerback Tim Jennings will play after missing the previous two games with a dislocated right shoulder and the Chicago Bears also are getting back wide receiver Earl Bennett for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.
Bowen: Bears will try to confuse Cardinals rookie QB
The Bears defense has game-planning options Sunday at Arizona versus rookie quarterback Ryan Lindley. By showing different looks at the line of scrimmage, the Bears can roll the secondary, bring zone pressure and try to steal one in third-down passing situations.
Pompei: Jeffery still learning the tricks of the trade
Bears rookie must use subtler methods to create separation.
Haugh: Bears need coming-together party
Inside the locker room during their last trip to the University of Phoenix Stadium one night six years ago, ecstasy made Bears players oblivious.
Lions' Johnson breaks Rice's mark; Falcons secure No. 1 seed
DETROIT -- Detroit wideout Calvin Johnson entered the record books on Saturday, breaking Jerry Rice's mark for most receiving yards in a season in NFL history.
Scouting report: Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson
Information for this report was obtained from NFL scouts.
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