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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 ...

Chicago Bears May Have Found Defensive Spark to Contend with NFC Heavyweights
The Chicago Bears pulled off one of the more improbable wins of the young 2014 season, coming back from 17 points down in the first half to beat the San Francisco 49ers on the road for the first time since 1985. Surprisingly, it was Chicago's defense
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Jay Cutler, Alshon Jeffery’s Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 2
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler took control of a gimpy roster, tossed four touchdowns and engineered a 28-20 come-from-behind victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is usually a big part of any sterli
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Bears vs. 49ers: Score and Twitter Reaction from “Sunday Night Football”
The Chicago Bears used a blend of old and new to spoil the San Francisco 49ers' opening night at Levi's Stadium, scoring 21 consecutive points in the fourth quarter to steal the 28-20 win on Sunday. Nine-year pro Brandon Marshall continued to add to
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Jeremiah Ratliff Injury: Updates on Bears DT’s Concussion and Return
The Chicago Bears received some worrying news in the midst of their hard-fought Week 2 battle against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff reportedly suffered a concussion and was forced to miss the rest of the game. T
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Matt Forte’s Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 2
Matt Forte is usually one of the most reliable fantasy football options in the entire NFL, although he didn’t really play the part in the Chicago Bears’ showdown with the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. Here is a look at his final stats:
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Brandon Marshall, Martellus Bennett’s Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 2
Even at less than 100 percent, Brandon Marshall is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. The same goes for fantasy football. Here is a look at Marshall's impressive final tallies from Sunday's contest, as well as tight end Martellus Bennett's pe
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Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers: Live Score and Analysis for Chicago
After a poor first half, the Chicago Bears turned it on in the second half and defeated the San Francisco 49ers 28-20. Jay Cutler threw three touchdowns in the second half, and the defense stepped up and forced two interceptions from quarterback Coli
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Bears vs. 49ers: What Are Experts Saying About Chicago
It's been a long and tough week for the Chicago Bears who weren't expecting to go into California 0-1 to play the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. The Bears now have the tall task of having to get their first win on prime time this Sunday ni
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Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers: Complete Week 2 Preview for Chicago
After a deflating 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, the Chicago Bears will face the difficult task of traveling to San Francisco to take on the 49ers this week on Sunday Night Football. The Bears will look to improve to 1-1 on the sea
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Simms: Bears Will ‘Upset 49ers,’ Cutler Must Eliminate Turnovers
The Chicago Bears were stunned by the Buffalo Bills in a Week 1 loss.What can Jay Cutler do to get the Bears back on track in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers?Watch as Adam Lefkoe goes in-depth with Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms in th
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