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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 ...

Why Are the Chicago Bears Winless at Home in 2014?
The Chicago Bears are winless over three tries at home this season, and no one associated with the team could provide a precise or detailed reason why following Chicago's 27-14 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 7. "There shouldn't be a differe
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Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Chicago Bears might be experiencing some dissension in the locker room after a home loss to Miami on Sunday, but maybe a road trip will do them good considering they're 3-1 both straight up and against the spread away from home this season.The Be
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What You Need to Know About the Chicago Bears’ Offensive Struggles
The Chicago Bears laid an egg in Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins. Few things went right for Marc Trestman’s Bears. The Jay Cutler-led offense gained only 224 yards on the day while turning the ball over three times. Mel Tucker’s
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Don’t Blame Jay Cutler for Chicago Bears’ Recent Struggles
After yet another hideous home defeat in which their dysfunction was on display for the assembled media (and entire nation) to see and hear, the 2014 Chicago Bears are quickly degenerating into a dumpster fire. But don't you dare lay it at the feet o
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Marc Trestman-Jay Cutler Partnership Is Failing the Chicago Bears
Head coach Marc Trestman and quarterback Jay Cutler failed the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears offense played with no fire in the 27-14 loss, nor did the offense play with any sort of consistency. That starts with head coach Marc Trestman and ends
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Bears’ Loss to Dolphins Highlights Chicago’s Fatal Flaws
The Chicago Bears dropped another home game Sunday, this one at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. The Marc Trestman-led Bears remain winless in three attempts at Soldier Field. Chicago came into Sunday hoping to capitalize on the momentum created from
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Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears: Full Report Card Grades for Chicago
Following a 27-14 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Bears dropped to 3-4 on the season and 0-3 at Soldier Field this year. The Bears offense failed to get into a rhythm to start off the game, and it was forced to play
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Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears: Live Score and Analysis for Chicago
The Chicago Bears could not find a rhythm on either side of the football today and lost to the Miami Dolphins by a score of 27-14. Jay Cutler turned the football over twice and Miami's Ryan Tannehill finished the game with 277 passing yards and
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Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears: What Experts Are Saying About Chicago
The Chicago Bears are coming off an impressive victory against the Atlanta Falcons. They will face a Miami Dolphins team coming off a tough loss at home to Green Bay. As Chicago shifts their focus to the Dolphins, they will look to win their fi
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Bears’ Pass Rush Can Force Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill into Mistakes
Well all saw the benefits of having a pass rush when the Chicago Bears defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6. The Bears' defense did a number of Matt Ryan, sacking the Falcons’ quarterback four times while recording seven hits. In the five gam
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