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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 ...

Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 4 Win
After starting the season off with three straight losses, the Chicago Bears were finally able to get a win on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Oakland Raiders 22-20 at Soldier Field. Head coach John Fox was happy for his players, his staff and the fan
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Chicago Bears Offense Finds Rhythm, Balance in Week 4 Win over Oakland Raiders
Some of the NFL's best teams are able to get into a rhythm on offense early and play balanced football, and the Chicago Bears did just that in their Week 4 victory over the Oakland Raiders. After dropping to 0-3 on the season following losses to the
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Chicago Bears Defense Showing Improvement Despite 0-3 Start
Change is never easy in the NFL, and the Chicago Bears are learning that this season. The Bears were famous in the 1980s for their 46 defense, and they went to a Super Bowl after the 2006 season while running Lovie Smith's Cover 2 defense, but the te
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Oakland Raiders vs. Chicago Bears Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
With their 0-3 start to this season both straight up and against the spread, the Chicago Bears now own an eight-game losing streak, going just 2-6 ATS during that span. The Bears look to break out of their funk when they host the Oakland Raiders
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Chicago Bears Week 4 Stock Report
The Chicago Bears dropped to 0-3 on the season after their loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3, but they will head back home this Sunday to take on the Oakland Raiders in Week 4. The Bears and Raiders have met just 13 times in the past, and the Ra
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Why Chicago Bears QB David Fales Should Start in Week 4 Against Oakland Raiders
Quarterback Jimmy Clausen struggled in the Chicago Bears' Week 3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and his struggles on Sunday could open up the door for second-year quarterback David Fales to get the start in Week 4. Clausen was thrust into the starting
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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears’ Week 3 Loss
It was going to be difficult for the Chicago Bears to come away with a victory in Week 3 with a backup quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks, and the reigning NFC champions came away with an easy 26-0 victory over the Bears on Sunday afternoon. Th
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Pernell McPhee Lone Bright Spot for Chicago Bears in Week 3 Loss to Seattle
The Chicago Bears showed signs of life on defense in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon, but the Bears dropped to 0-3 on the season after losing 26-0. While the Bears did not do a whole lot of good things on either side o
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Jermon Bushrod Injury: Updates on Bears OT’s Concussion and Return
Chicago Bears offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod left with a concussion in the team's Week 3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and will not play in Week 4, per Kevin Fishbain of ChicagoFootball.com. Continue for updates. How Bushrod's Absence Impacts Be
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Jay Cutler Injury Update: Bears QB Will Not Play in Week 3 vs. Seahawks
Days after Chicago Bears head coach John Fox provided some hope for his starting quarterback playing in Week 3, it was announced that Jay Cutler will not suit up Sunday. According to Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times, Cutler and w
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