Stock Watch: Jeffery continues ascension

RISING 1. Alshon Jeffery, WR: Jeffery did a little bit of everything in the Week 4 loss in Detroit. He came up with a tough touchdown catch despite blanket coverage (he dropped a sure touchdown the play before), showed the ability to beat a defense deep with a 44-yard reception, and proved he can also be a weapon in the run game with a 27-yard end-around.

about 21 hours ago | Jeff Dickerson |

Bears need another strong Peppers outing

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Use a skeptical eye when perusing information gleaned from football analytics, but according to the website Pro Football Focus, Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers graded out highest of the club’s defensive players Sunday against the Steelers.

Flem File: Ball-hawking Bears are quite a sight

Flem File: It's dazzling to look at every one of the Bears' 55 takeaways since 2012.

Upon Further Review: Bears Week 3

An examination of four hot issues from the Chicago Bears' 40-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers:Front four still not pressuring quarterback: The Bears sacked Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger twice, but they were only able to do that when they manufactured pressure by blitzing linebackers.

Five Things We Learned: Bears-Steelers

PITTSBURGH -- Here are Five Things We Learned in the Chicago Bears' 40-23 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers:1. Jay Cutler converted on third down: Cutler's final numbers were pedestrian, but he delivered in the fourth quarter when the Steelers had cut the Bears' lead to just four points.

about 8 days ago | Jeff Dickerson |

Wilbon: Bears D gives offense time to learn

The Bears' offense is trying to evolve while the defense has maintained its game-winning identity.

about 9 days ago | Michael Wilbon |

Rapid Reaction: Bears 40, Steelers 23

PITTSBURGH -- A few thoughts on the Chicago Bears' 40-23 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers:What it means: The Bears sit alone atop the NFC North and start 3-0 for the just the second time since 2006.

Five things to watch: Bears at Steelers

Here’s a look at five things to watch during Sunday’s game between the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field:One-dimensional game from Pittsburgh: Adrian Peterson rushed for 100 yards in Week 2, but the Bears totally minimized his impact on the game, which is likely what they’ll do on Sunday against Pittsburgh’s running backs.

W2W4: Bears at Steelers

about 10 days ago | Jeff Dickerson |

Bears' Friday mailbag: Week 3

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Here is the first installment of the Chicago Bears’ Friday mailbag. Lee Holland of Norfolk, Va., writes: What’s it going to take for Alshon Jeffery to get more involved in the offense?

about 11 days ago | Jeff Dickerson |

Peppers (illness) practiced in full Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

about 13 days ago | Data Provided By