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Bears HC Matt Eberflus explains why Lucas Patrick got start at RG, not Teven Jenkins

Why did Lucas Patrick get the start for Bears at right guard instead of Teven Jenkins? We're talking about practice.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2022

Lack of passing leaves Justin Fields battered as a runner

Through three games, Justin Fields has run more than half as many times as the entire Raiders team.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 26, 2022

Bears see bright future for CB Kyler Gordon, but he’s off to a choppy start

It’s one thing to get picked on by Aaron Rodgers, but Texans quarterback Davis Mills also had success going at Gordon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 26, 2022

Khalil Herbert — with David Montgomery injured and Justin Fields playing like self-proclaimed ‘trash’ — steps up big for Chicago Bears

Khalil Herbert stood at his Soldier Field locker about a half-hour after the Chicago Bears squeaked out a 23-20 win over the Houston Texans and gave a one-word answer for how he felt.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 26, 2022

Evaluating Justin Fields is the season’s only purpose. By that measure, the Bears are 0-3.

After throwing just 11 passes last week, he throws 18 (and two interceptions) Sunday in a victory over the lowly Texans.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022

Prognosis on Bears RB David Montgomery is ‘good,’ considered ‘day-to-day’ with lower leg injury

Matt Eberflus said it's good news for Bears RB David Montgomery's lower leg injury. Montgomery is considered day-to-day.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 25, 2022

Polling Place: Did the Bears blow it by firing coach Lovie Smith after the 2012 season?

We also pitted the Texans’ Smith against Matt Eberflus — they’re battling on Sunday, after all — and forced respondents to choose between the three Bears coaches who came in between that pair. Oof.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2022

Matt Eberflus and Bears coaches on the spot vs. Texans

It’s still early in the rebuild process — and the 27-10 loss to the Packers was hardly unexpected. But how the Bears respond — on offense and defense — against a beatable Texans team will say a lot about a new coaching staff that is being counted on to maximize…

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2022

Bears vs. Texans — What to Watch 4

Darnell Mooney, who had just two receptions for four yards in the Bears’ first two games, could have a favorable matchup against a Texans secondary that already has been burned by the Colts’ Michael Pittman and the Broncos’ Courtland Sutton.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2022

Bears notebook: Velus Jones getting closer to NFL debut

The rookie wide receiver, a third-round draft pick from Tennessee, is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Texans because of a hamstring injury. But he was encouraged by his return to practice — even on a limited basis — Thursday and Friday. “I feel close,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022