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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jason Lieser

Bears notes: RB Khalil Herbert makes case for more carries by shining in opener

Herbert rushed nine times for 45 yards, including the game-sealing touchdown. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

One of the most interesting aspects of the Bears’ offense in the season opener was the way coordinator Luke Getsy leaned on No. 2 running back Khalil Herbert when the game was on the line.

With the Bears ahead 13-10 and having possession at the 49ers’ 21-yard line after Eddie Jackson’s interception with 9:42 left, Herbert got the ball on four of five plays before he finished the drive with a three-yard touchdown run.

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