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Jordan Howard Named to NFC’s Pro Bowl 2017 Roster
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard has been selected to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday. The Bears' official Twitter account celebrated the accomplishment while sharing the 22-year-old's statistics: Howard will replace David Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals, who suffered a knee injury in Week 17. Howard was a fifth-round pick in the 2016 draft and started the season third on Chicago's depth chart behind Jeremy Langford and Ka'Deem Carey. However, injuries thrust him into the spotlight, and he never looked back. He first broke out against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, when he totaled 111 rushing ...
Bears’ Jordan Howard Posts Franchise Rookie Rushing Record
Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard's 1,313 rushing yards in 2016 marks the most for a rookie back in the franchise's history, per NFL Communications. The effort moved him past longtime Bears tailback Matt Forte's previous record of 1,238 yards in 2008. In addition to his rookie rushing record, Howard added multiple other accolades during the 2016 season. By gaining 202 yards from scrimmage in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, Howard became the youngest player in team history to surpass 200 scrimmage yards in a game at 21 years, 363 days of age. He also posted the most 100-plus-yard rushing games (seven) by ...
Alshon Jeffery Guarantees Bears Will Win Super Bowl Next Season
The Chicago Bears finished their abysmal 3-13 season with a 38-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but wide receiver Alshon Jeffery sees a Lombardi Trophy in the team's near future. "I guarantee you we are going to win the Super Bowl next year," he said after the game, per Adam Hoge of WGN Radio. Jeffery may not even be with the Bears next season, as he is set to become a free agent in March, per Spotrac. The receiver also said his future is up to his agent and general manager Ryan Pace, per Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune. Jeffery didn't ...
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Chicago Bears: Win or Lose Against Green Bay, Bears Not Going Anywhere
With the NFC North division title and a playoff berth on the line Sunday night in Philadelphia, the Chicago Bears looked like a team with nothing to play for as they were blitzed 54-11 by the Eagles, who interestingly enough, didn't have anything to
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Bears vs. Eagles: Full Roster Report Card Grades for Chicago
The Chicago Bears had a chance to clinch the NFC North with a win, but they never bothered to show up, as they were blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles. There are a lot of fans looking for someone to blame. When a team loses like this, there isn't a
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Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears Leave Everything on the Line for Week 17
So much about the Chicago Bears' short- and long-term future will be decided in Week 17. Sunday night's 54-11 thrashing at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles meant Chicago didn't clinch the NFC North. The Bears will now have to beat or t
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Bears vs. Eagles: Takeaways from Chicago’s 54-11 Loss to Philadelphia
Losses by both the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers Sunday afternoon put the Chicago Bears' playoff chances squarely in their own hands, needing a victory on Sunday Night Football to shore up the NFC North crown. Despite having the opportunity
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Bears vs. Eagles: Final Game Grades and Analysis for Chicago
The Philadelphia Eagles had their way with the Chicago Bears, who blew a golden opportunity to clinch the NFC North. Chicago gave up 289 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns in Sunday night's rout. Final Score Bears: 11 Eagles
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Bears vs. Eagles: Behind Enemy Lines with Philadelphia Columnist Cody Swartz
As hard as it is to believe, the Chicago Bears could clinch the NFC North with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that everyone was assuming the Lions would win the division and the Bears wou
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Chicago Bears Fans Need to Find Confidence in Jay Cutler as Their Franchise QB
Jay is our quarterback. The phrase has been repeated by Chicago Bears coaches and players of past and present. Former head coach Lovie Smith stood in Halas Hall, consistently backing Jay Cutler and his ability as a passer and leader. Since arriving i
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Bears’ Sunday Night Game vs. Eagles Possible Reversal of Fortune on Many Levels
As the 61-yard field goal off of the magical foot of Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker split the uprights in Detroit to vault the Ravens ahead of the Lions, the general response of Bears fans was, "Wow, we're still in this thing." Now with wins o
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Inside the Tape on Alshon Jeffery’s Breakout Season
The Chicago Bears have quickly transitioned this season under new head coach Marc Trestman from a team led by defense and special teams into one of the NFL’s top scoring offenses. And a major part of this unit’s success can be attri
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Chicago Bears: What You Need to Know Heading into Week 16
After an assist from the Baltimore Ravens, the 8-6 Chicago Bears hold sole possession of first place in the NFC North. Heading into their Week 16 matchup with the 8-6 Philadelphia Eagles, the Bears need a win to hold off the Green Bay Packers and Det
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