2013 Chicago Bears season

American football league team season August 2023 March 2026 2013 Chicago Bears Marc Trestman Phil Emery The McCaskey Family Soldier Field 8–8 2nd NFC North Did not qualify 5 RB Matt Forte WR Brandon Marshall WR Alshon Jeffery RG Kyle Long CB Tim Jennings File:Ch bears uniforms.png Bears seasons The 2013 season was the Chicago Bears' 94th in the National Football League (NFL) and their first under head coach Marc Trestman after Lovie Smith was fired on December 31, 2012. The Chicago Bears played at Soldier Field for the 11th season since its reconstruction in 2001. For the sixth time in seven years since the Super Bowl XLI loss in the 2006 NFL Season, they failed to qualify for the playoffs with an 8–8 record.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-stunned-by-late-Packers-rally/99ea9711-59f7-444e-8a1b-c253190b3cce Bears stunned by late Packers rally Chicago Bears December 29, 2013 December 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131230233638/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-stunned-by-late-Packers-rally/99ea9711-59f7-444e-8a1b-c253190b3cce December 30, 2013 dead mdy-all For the first time since 1999, linebacker Brian Urlacher was not on the opening day roster. The Bears won their first three games in the regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers, before losing in weeks four and five to the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. After defeating the New York Giants, the Bears faced a challenge when quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a groin injury in a loss to the Washington Redskins. The Bears entered the bye week at 4–3. With Cutler out, Josh McCown stepped in against the Green Bay Packers in week nine and led the Bears to victory. Cutler returned for the next game against the Detroit Lions, although he was unable to play due to an ankle injury leading McCown to fill in for the next four games. During the four-game span under McCown, the Bears went 2–2 while he excelled, throwing thirteen touchdowns and one interception. Jay Cutler returned to full health and the starting lineup in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns despite McCown's play. The Lions lost the day after the Bears defeated the Browns, allowing the Bears the opportunity to clinch the NFC North in Week 16, needing a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles and both the Packers and Lions to lose. Both division rivals lost, but the Bears also lost 54–11 against the Eagles. Chicago still had an opportunity to win the division in Week 17, but they were eliminated from playoff contention with a 33–28 loss to the Packers. 3 Offseason Organizational changes thumb|Marc Trestman was hired as the team's 13th head coachMayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Trestman-hired-as-14th-coach-in-Bears-history/7cdffcd9-e5a6-4b79-8af9-f8f38e498503 Trestman hired as 14th coach in Bears history Chicago Bears January 16, 2013 August 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819083435/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Trestman-hired-as-14th-coach-in-Bears-history/7cdffcd9-e5a6-4b79-8af9-f8f38e498503 August 19, 2014 dead mdy-all on January 15 On December 31, 2012, nine-year head coach Lovie Smith was fired.Rosenthal Gregg https://www.nfl.com/news/lovie-smith-fired-as-chicago-bears-coach-0ap1000000119943 Lovie Smith fired by Chicago Bears National Football League December 31, 2012 November 30, 2013 After Smith's firing, the Bears requested interviews with thirteen coaches, twelve from the NFL plus Montreal Alouettes, of the Canadian Football League, head coach Marc Trestman.Florio Mike https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/08/bears-coaching-search-adds-13th-candidate/ Bears' coaching search adds 13th candidate Profootballtalk.com January 8, 2013 January 16, 2013 The hunt later narrowed down to Trestman, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, and Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/report-bears-bring-back-three-173007796--nfl.html Report: Bears bring back three candidates for interviews Yahoo! Sports January 15, 2013 January 15, 2013 Ultimately, Trestman was hired on January 15, 2013.Associated Press https://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_22386171/chicago-bears-hire-ex-raiders-49ers-assistant-marc Chicago Bears hire ex-Raiders, 49ers assistant Marc Trestman as head coach San Jose Mercury News January 16, 2013 January 16, 2013 Trestman then hired New Orleans Saints offensive line coach Aaron Kromer as offensive coordinator. The Dallas Cowboys later reported that Joe DeCamillis, who had been among the Bears' 13 head coaching candidates, would join the Bears as the team's assistant head coach/special teams coordinator.Seligman Andrew https://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-kromer-bears-offensive-201942119--nfl.html AP Source: Kromer new Bears offensive coordinator Yahoo! Sports January 16, 2013 January 16, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130120021955/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-kromer-bears-offensive-201942119--nfl.html January 20, 2013 Trestman also hired Andy Bischoff and Michael Sinclair as tight ends and defensive line coaches, respectively. Both coaches worked with Trestman in Montreal.Associated Press https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-add-cavanaugh-peete-coaching-180514740--nfl.html Bears hire Tucker as defensive coordinator Yahoo! Sports January 18, 2013 January 18, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130121125349/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-add-cavanaugh-peete-coaching-180514740--nfl.html January 21, 2013 Alouettes offensive coordinator Pat Meyer also joined the Bears as offensive line coach,Associated Press https://sports.yahoo.com/news/chicago-bears-hires-offensive-line-053709541--nfl.html Chicago Bears hires offensive line coach Yahoo! Sports January 25, 2013 January 25, 2013 January 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130128032148/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chicago-bears-hires-offensive-line-053709541--nfl.html dead along with Purdue defensive coordinator and colleague of Trestman, Tim Tibesar, as linebackers coach.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marc-Trestman-adds-Tim-Tibesar-as-linebackers-coach/6f3ded2f-591d-4cdd-907b-0969376534a1 https://archive.today/20130215171753/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Marc-Trestman-adds-Tim-Tibesar-as-linebackers-coach/6f3ded2f-591d-4cdd-907b-0969376534a1 dead February 15, 2013 Marc Trestman adds Tim Tibesar as linebackers coach Chicago Bears January 29, 2013 January 29, 2013 Former Alouettes coaches Brendan Nugent and Carson Walch were hired as offensive quality control assistants.Jahns Adam http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2013/01/trestman_continues_to_pull_coa.html Trestman continues to pull coaches from Canada Chicago Sun-Times January 30, 2013 January 20, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130202062721/http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2013/01/trestman_continues_to_pull_coa.html February 2, 2013 On January 15, special teams coordinator Dave Toub announced that he was leaving the Bears for the Kansas City Chiefs.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-dave-toub-leaving-chicago-bears-20130115,0,5494449.story Special teams coach Toub leaving Bears Chicago Tribune January 15, 2013 January 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130116113418/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-dave-toub-leaving-chicago-bears-20130115,0,5494449.story January 16, 2013 dead Two days later, it was announced defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli would not return to the team either.2013-01-17 Marinelli Out As Bears Defensive Coordinator - CBS Detroit https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/marinelli-out-as-bears-defensive-coordinator/ 2024-09-13 www.cbsnews.com en-US Eight assistants were also dismissed: quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates, running backs coach Tim Spencer, wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, tight ends coach Mike DeBord, offensive line coach Tim Holt, linebackers coach Bob Babich, defensive backs coach Gill Byrd,https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/01/19/hoke-phair-to-return-to-bears-coaching-staff/ Hoke, Phair To Return To Bears Coaching Staff WBBM-TV January 19, 2013 January 19, 2013 and offensive coordinator Mike Tice.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Trestman-in-process-of-assembling-coaching-staff/4f4113be-7fad-45e3-9f02-65c7ad031dbd Trestman in process of assembling coaching staff Chicago Bears January 17, 2013 January 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130120194411/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Trestman-in-process-of-assembling-coaching-staff/4f4113be-7fad-45e3-9f02-65c7ad031dbd 2013-01-20 dead To replace Bates and Spencer, Chicago hired Matt Cavanaugh and Skip Peete as quarterbacks and running backs coach, respectively.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-hire-assistant-coaches-Cavanaugh-Peete/34110323-a49d-4c99-99dc-2853d3a3a678 Bears hire assistant coaches Cavanaugh, Peete Chicago Bears January 18, 2013 January 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130121032723/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-hire-assistant-coaches-Cavanaugh-Peete/34110323-a49d-4c99-99dc-2853d3a3a678 January 21, 2013 dead mdy-all To take Marinelli's place, the Bears hired Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive coordinator Mel Tucker.https://www.nfl.com/news/chicago-bears-name-mel-tucker-defensive-coordinator-0ap1000000128176 Chicago Bears name Mel Tucker defensive coordinator National Football League January 18, 2013 January 18, 2013 On February 21, Trestman's staff was completed after the Bears hired Alabama Crimson Tide coach Mike Groh as wide receivers coach.Biggs Brad https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-add-mike-groh-complete-234800543--nfl.html Bears add Mike Groh to complete Marc Trestman's staff Yahoo! Sports February 21, 2013 February 21, 2013 February 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130225204927/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-add-mike-groh-complete-234800543--nfl.html dead On January 19, Bears director of physical development Rusty Jones announced his retirement after 28 years in the NFL.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-director-of-physical-development-to-retire/d7d6bf55-55fd-49e4-a6b3-4c9e375e6b70 Bears director of physical development to retire Chicago Bears January 19, 2013 January 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130122041712/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-director-of-physical-development-to-retire/d7d6bf55-55fd-49e4-a6b3-4c9e375e6b70 January 22, 2013 dead mdy-all He was eventually replaced by Mike Clark.Hendricks Maggie http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Bears-Add-New-Strength-and-Conditioning-Coordinator-187942531.html Bears Add New Strength, Conditioning coordinator WMAQ-TV January 22, 2013 January 22, 2013 On January 28, Chicago hired former Bears safety Chris Harris as defensive quality control, with Sean Desai serving the same position, along with Dwayne Stukes as assistant special teams coordinator.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Chris-Harris-back-with-Bears-as-defensive-assistant/5bcba42b-f7a8-4206-a475-7821c953fda9 Chris Harris back with Bears as defensive assistant Chicago Bears January 28, 2013 January 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130130140039/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Chris-Harris-back-with-Bears-as-defensive-assistant/5bcba42b-f7a8-4206-a475-7821c953fda9 January 30, 2013 dead mdy-all On May 3, Bears pro scouting director Chris Ballard, who had been hired by general manager Phil Emery, left the team for the Chiefs and was replaced by assistant director of college scouting Kevin Turks.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-lose-pro-scouting-director-to-chiefs-20130503,0,4502530.story Bears lose pro scouting director to Chiefs Chicago Tribune May 3, 2013 May 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130504055124/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-lose-pro-scouting-director-to-chiefs-20130503,0,4502530.story May 4, 2013 dead Regional scout James Kirkland was also let go. On May 6, executive director and Southeastern Conference overseer, Ted Monago, joined the St. Louis Rams.Pompei Dan http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-scout-ted-monago-20130506,0,2479826.story Longtime scout Monago leaving Bears for Rams Chicago Tribune May 6, 2013 May 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130507101253/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-scout-ted-monago-20130506,0,2479826.story May 7, 2013 dead On the same day, Kevin Turks and Dwayne Joseph were promoted to director of pro personnel and assistant director of pro personnel, respectively.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-promote-Turks-Joseph/13abe419-ff72-4820-bd27-5c5c525ed0d4 Bears promote Turks, Joseph Chicago Bears May 6, 2013 May 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130510235425/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-promote-Turks-Joseph/13abe419-ff72-4820-bd27-5c5c525ed0d4 May 10, 2013 dead mdy-all Roster changes Position Player Free agencytag Date signed 2013 team QB Josh McCown UFA March 29McClure Vaughn http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-quarterback-josh-mccown-20130329,0,4042205.story Bears and QB McCown agree to one-year deal Chicago Tribune March 29, 2013 March 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130330073405/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-quarterback-josh-mccown-20130329,0,4042205.story March 30, 2013 dead Chicago Bears RB Kahlil Bell UFA August 11Cimini Rich https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25302/chris-ivory-expects-to-play-saturday Chris Ivory expects to play Saturday ESPN August 11, 2013 August 12, 2013 New York Jets OG Lance Louis UFA March 27 Miami Dolphins OG Chris Spencer UFA April 1Wilkening Mike http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/01/titans-agree-with-kevin-walter-chris-spencer/ Titans agree with Kevin Walter, Chris Spencer Profootballtalk.com April 1, 2013 December 31, 2013 Tennessee Titans OG Chilo Rachal UFA April 10Smith Michael David https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/10/cardinals-sign-chilo-rachal/ Cardinals sign Chilo Rachal Profootballtalk.com April 10, 2013 December 31, 2013 Arizona Cardinals OT Jonathan Scott UFA March 25Mayer Larry http://prod.www.bears.clubs.nfl.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-Jonathan-Scott/2cb10781-91b4-406b-acd1-7575dee0ec1d Bears agree to one-year deal with Jonathan Scott Chicago Bears March 25, 2013 March 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131022200821/http://prod.www.bears.clubs.nfl.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-Jonathan-Scott/2cb10781-91b4-406b-acd1-7575dee0ec1d October 22, 2013 dead mdy-all Chicago Bears DE Israel Idonije UFA June 25Wilkening Mike https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/25/lions-sign-dl-israel-idonije/ Lions sign DL Israel Idonije Profootballtalk.com June 25, 2013 December 31, 2013 Detroit Lions DT Amobi Okoye UFA – – LB Geno Hayes UFA March 13 Jacksonville Jaguars LB Nick Roach UFA March 15 Oakland Raiders CB Zack Bowman UFA March 15Dickerson Jeff https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4682866/source-bears-bowman-agree-on-deal Bears, Bowman agree on deal ESPN March 15, 2013 December 31, 2013 Chicago Bears CB Kelvin Hayden UFA March 26Wright Michael C. https://www.espn.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9101897/kelvin-hayden-chicago-bears-agree-one-year-deal Kelvin Hayden, Bears reach deal ESPN March 26, 2013 March 26, 2013 Chicago Bears CB D. J. Moore UFA March 19 Carolina Panthers S Troy Nolan UFA July 29http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Sign-Troy-Nolan-Add-Depth-at-Safety/05cbb02a-0391-40f0-93b7-07b3152c70c4 Bucs Sign Troy Nolan, Add Depth at Safety Tampa Bay Buccaneers July 29, 2013 July 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130801020642/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Sign-Troy-Nolan-Add-Depth-at-Safety/05cbb02a-0391-40f0-93b7-07b3152c70c4 2013-08-01 dead Tampa Bay Buccaneers K Olindo Mare UFA – –RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent LEGEND #dfd – black Light green background indicates a player re-signed by the Bears. #fdd – black Light red background indicates a player who departed from the Bears. The Bears entered free agency with 16 unrestricted free agents that season.Dickerson Jeff Wright Michael C. https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4682751/urlacher-situation-warrants-creativity Urlacher situation warrants creativity ESPN March 11, 2013 December 31, 2013 Acquisitions The Bears acquired free agents Cheta Ozougwu,January 2, 2013 Bears sign Ozougwu to contract https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/01/02/bears-sign-ozougwu-to-contract/ January 7, 2013 Chicago Tribune Brittan Golden,http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-news-chicago-bears-signed-wide-receiver-brittan-golden-to-a-reserve-future-contract-20130104,0,6545435.story Bears ink deal with Golden Chicago Tribune January 4, 2013 January 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130110124101/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-news-chicago-bears-signed-wide-receiver-brittan-golden-to-a-reserve-future-contract-20130104%2C0%2C6545435.story January 10, 2013 dead Matt Blanchard, Terrence Toliver,Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-management-has-faith-in-Emery-to-pick-right-coach/52d50e42-aed7-4e3f-9c73-4b77e4274ed9 Bears management has faith in Emery to pick right coach Chicago Bears January 7, 2013 January 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130112135303/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-management-has-faith-in-Emery-to-pick-right-coach/52d50e42-aed7-4e3f-9c73-4b77e4274ed9 2013-01-12 dead Patrick Trahan,Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Mike-Brown-impressed-with-Bears-starting-safeties/8e2a7d62-dd12-4a46-9a97-610c050ee7a2 Mike Brown impressed with Bears' starting safeties Chicago Bears January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130111083833/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Mike-Brown-impressed-with-Bears-starting-safeties/8e2a7d62-dd12-4a46-9a97-610c050ee7a2 January 11, 2013 dead mdy-all Brody Eldridge,Associated Press https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-sign-eldridge-future-deal-030333269--nfl.html Bears sign Eldridge to reserve/future deal Yahoo! Sports January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130113064222/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-sign-eldridge-future-deal-030333269--nfl.html January 13, 2013 Fendi Onobun, Lawrence Wilson,Biggs Brad https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/01/10/toub-in-demand/ Toub in demand Chicago Tribune January 10, 2013 January 11, 2013 Cyhl Quarles, Tom Nelson, and LeQuan LewisMayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-renovating-Halas-Hall/782020d6-e5eb-4a68-b957-9e75bf527cd5 Bears renovating Halas Hall Chicago Bears February 11, 2013 February 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130213201617/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-renovating-Halas-Hall/782020d6-e5eb-4a68-b957-9e75bf527cd5 February 13, 2013 dead mdy-all in the pre-free agency signing period. NFL free agency opened on March 12,Reiss Mike https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4739615/key-nfl-dates-on-2013-calendar Key NFL dates on 2013 calendar ESPN February 5, 2013 December 10, 2013 with the Bears signing New York Giants tight end Martellus BennettWright Michael C. https://www.espn.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9044532/2013-nfl-free-agency-martellus-bennett-chicago-bears-source-says Martellus Bennett to Bears ESPN March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 and New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Jermon Bushrod.McIntyre Brian https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/chicago-bears-agree-terms-left-tackle-jermon-bushrod-230410956--nfl.html Chicago Bears agree to terms with left tackle Jermon Bushrod Yahoo! Sports March 12, 2013 March 12, 2013 From March 20 to 24, the Bears signed at least one player per day, starting with Turk McBride.Dickerson Jeff https://www.espn.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9075197/turk-mcbride-agrees-deal-chicago-bears Bears add DE Turk McBride ESPN March 20, 2013 March 20, 2013 Steve Maneri,Florio Mike https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/21/bears-sign-tight-end-steve-maneri/ Bears sign tight end Steve Maneri Profootballtalk.com March 21, 2013 March 21, 2013 D. J. Williams,Seligman Andrew https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/bears-lb-dj-williams-reach-year-deal-18793805 Bears, LB DJ Williams Reach 1-Year Deal ABC News March 22, 2013 March 22, 2013 Tom Zbikowski,Jensen Sean http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2013/03/tom_zbikowski_will_sign_with_t.html Tom Zbikowski will sign with the Bears Chicago Sun-Times March 23, 2013 March 23, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130425231453/http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2013/03/tom_zbikowski_will_sign_with_t.html April 25, 2013 James Anderson,https://www.espn.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9092675/chicago-bears-sign-james-anderson Bears add LB James Anderson ESPN March 24, 2013 March 24, 2013 Matt Slauson,https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9112539/matt-slauson-chicago-bears-agree-one-year-deal Matt Slauson, Bears agree on deal ESPN March 29, 2013 March 29, 2013 Andre Fluellen, Kyle Moore, Taylor Boggs,Associated Press https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-sign-fluellen-moore-boggs-012224193--nfl.html Bears sign Fluellen, Moore, Boggs Yahoo! Sports April 9, 2013 April 9, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130413031518/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-sign-fluellen-moore-boggs-012224193--nfl.html April 13, 2013 Eben Britton,https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-sign-ol-britton-221034405--nfl.html Bears sign OL Britton Yahoo! Sports April 16, 2013 April 16, 2013 and Austin SignorBiggs Brad https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/04/19/bears-sign-kicker-signor/ Bears sign kicker Signor Chicago Tribune April 19, 2013 April 21, 2013 followed. The only signing in May was undrafted rookie Maurice Jones on May 12.Associated Press https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-agree-deal-rookie-free-021357230--nfl.html Bears agree to deal with rookie free agent Jones Yahoo! Sports May 12, 2013 May 12, 2013 June 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130609134949/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-agree-deal-rookie-free-021357230--nfl.html dead On June 10, the Bears signed Devin Aromashodu, Jerrell Jackson and Tony Fiammetta, followed by Sedrick Ellis the next day.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-make-roster-moves/0159a6af-f018-4fba-9726-2404c8e3c1e8 Bears make roster moves Chicago Bears June 10, 2013 June 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130613032657/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-make-roster-moves/0159a6af-f018-4fba-9726-2404c8e3c1e8 2013-06-13 dead Departures The first departure of the team was receiver Johnny Knox on February 12, who had suffered a serious injury in 2011 and missed the entire 2012 season.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-terminate-contract-of-Johnny-Knox/d52ce519-89f5-43bb-bb3c-5a6c81271f56 Bears terminate contract of Johnny Knox Chicago Bears February 12, 2013 February 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130819024123/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-terminate-contract-of-Johnny-Knox/d52ce519-89f5-43bb-bb3c-5a6c81271f56 August 19, 2013 dead mdy-all On March 13, tight ends Kellen Davis and Matt Spaeth were waived.McClure Vaughn http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-release-kellen-davis-20130313,0,2022131.story https://archive.today/20130419134057/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-release-kellen-davis-20130313,0,2022131.story dead April 19, 2013 Bears cut Davis, Spaeth; Toeaina set to be released Chicago Tribune March 13, 2013 March 13, 2013 There was only one departure in April, occurring on April 2, with the release of defensive lineman Matt Toeaina.https://www.nfl.com/news/matt-toeaina-released-by-the-chicago-bears-0ap1000000156631 Matt Toeaina released by the Chicago Bears National Football League April 2, 2013 April 2, 2013 On June 9, offensive lineman and the team's first-round draft pick in 2011, Gabe Carimi, were traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a sixth-round pick in the 2014 draft.Hanzus Dan https://www.nfl.com/news/gabe-carimi-traded-from-chicago-bears-to-buccaneers-0ap1000000210422 Gabe Carimi traded from Chicago Bears to Buccaneers National Football League June 9, 2013 June 9, 2013 The following day, Evan Rodriguez, Dale Moss and Demetrius Fields were waived. Eleven of the Bears' UFAs did not return, nine of whom joined other teams, starting with linebacker Geno Hayes' signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars on March 13.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-cut-tight-ends-Davis-Spaeth/eacf3132-3d84-492b-b233-2849a215d3dd Bears cut tight ends Davis, Spaeth Chicago Bears March 13, 2013 March 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130316062022/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-cut-tight-ends-Davis-Spaeth/eacf3132-3d84-492b-b233-2849a215d3dd March 16, 2013 dead mdy-all The Bears lost another linebacker in Nick Roach on March 15, when he joined the Oakland Raiders,Gantt Darin https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/raiders-bring-in-nick-roach-from-bears/ Raiders bring in Nick Roach from Bears Profootballtalk.com March 15, 2013 April 21, 2013 and another defensive player was lost when cornerback D. J. Moore was signed by the Carolina Panthers four days later.https://www.nfl.com/news/d-j-moore-signed-by-carolina-panthers-0ap1000000151938 D.J. Moore signed by Carolina Panthers National Football League March 19, 2013 March 20, 2013 On March 20, eight-time Pro Bowler and 13-year linebacker Brian Urlacher was not retained for the 2013 season.McIntyre Brian https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/chicago-bears-announce-brian-urlacher-not-back-2013-224525683--nfl.html Chicago Bears announce that Brian Urlacher will not be back in 2013 Yahoo! Sports March 20, 2013 March 20, 2013 Six days later, Jason Campbell was signed by the Cleveland Browns,Withers Tom https://sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-sign-qb-jason-campbell-020749873--nfl.html Browns sign QB Jason Campbell to 2-year deal Yahoo! Sports March 26, 2013 March 26, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130330083335/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-sign-qb-jason-campbell-020749873--nfl.html March 30, 2013 and the next day, Lance Louis joined the Miami Dolphins.Smith Michael David http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/27/dolphins-sign-ex-bears-guard-lance-louis/ Dolphins sign ex-Bears guard Lance Louis Profootballtalk.com March 27, 2013 March 27, 2013 2013 draft class 2013 NFL draft The Bears entered the draft with needs at positions including offensive lineman, linebacker, defensive lineman, and cornerback.Florio Mike http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/17/team-needs-chicago-bears-3/ Team needs: Chicago Bears Profootballtalk.com April 17, 2013 April 25, 2013 In the first round, with the twentieth pick, the Bears selected Oregon offensive tackle Kyle Long.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-web-draft20130425,0,5666111.story Bears select Oregon offensive lineman Long Chicago Tribune April 25, 2013 April 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130426114729/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-web-draft20130425,0,5666111.story April 26, 2013 dead In the second round, with the fiftieth pick, the Bears selected Jon Bostic, a linebacker from Florida.Thompson Edgar http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/swamp-things/os-uf-chicago-bears-select-jon-bostic-with-the-50th-pick-20130426,0,1921914.post?track=rss Chicago Bears select Jon Bostic with the 50th pick Orlando Sentinel April 26, 2013 April 26, 2013September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Two rounds later, the Bears used their 117th overall pick on Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene and in the fifth round, the Bears traded down ten spots with the Atlanta Falcons to draft Louisiana Tech offensive tackle Jordan Mills.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-excited-about-depth-competition-on-line/09062b4d-4c59-427d-be32-f62c8853a61c Bears excited about depth, competition on line Chicago Bears April 27, 2013 April 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130430064417/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-excited-about-depth-competition-on-line/09062b4d-4c59-427d-be32-f62c8853a61c April 30, 2013 dead mdy-all In the sixth round, Chicago selected Georgia Bulldogs defensive end Cornelius Washington.Associated Press https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/bears-take-rutgers-lb-khaseem-greene-in-4th-round/2013/04/27/72295e5a-af5e-11e2-b59e-adb43da03a8a_story.html Bears select linebacker Greene, offensive tackle Mills on draft's last day The Washington Post April 27, 2013 April 27, 2013June 2021 medicmedic Using a seventh-rounder acquired in the trade with Atlanta, the Bears drafted Washington State wide receiver Marquess Wilson.Potash Mark https://www.suntimes.com/sports/19747911-606/from-mistake-to-the-lake-bears-grab-notorious-wr-marquess-wilson-in-7th-round.html From mistake to the lake: Bears grab notorious WR Marquess Wilson in 7th round Chicago Sun-Times April 27, 2013 April 27, 2013 The Bears draft class received average grades, with questions from some graders questioning the selections of Long and Bostic, including Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, who gave the class a grade of "C+".Cole Jason https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--2013-nfc-draft-grades--coming-off-a-super-bowl-season--the-49ers-have-a-super-draft-222459529.html 2013 NFC draft grades: Coming off a Super Bowl season, the 49ers have a super draft Yahoo! Sports April 28, 2013 April 28, 2013 ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper, Jr. stated he "wasn't in love with the value" of Long's talent, classifying the draft class as a "C+",Seifert Kevin https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55899/mel-kiper-jr-2013-draft-grades-nfc-north Mel Kiper Jr. 2013 draft grades: NFC North ESPN April 28, 2013 April 28, 2013 while Sports Illustrated writer Chris Burke asked why Chicago selected Bostic over Kansas State linebacker Arthur Brown. However, Burke praised Washington's selection as a potential steal, giving a grade of "B−".Burke Chris http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/28/2013-nfl-draft-grades-jaguars-49ers-rams-top-the-class 2013 NFL Draft Grades: Jaguars, 49ers, Rams top the class Sports Illustrated April 28, 2013 April 28, 2013 April 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130429201426/http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/28/2013-nfl-draft-grades-jaguars-49ers-rams-top-the-class/ dead Thad Novak of the International Business Times gave Long the lowest grade of the players drafted by Chicago with a "C−", considering him a "raw" player; Mills was awarded a "C+", due to not blocking against many top defenders in college. Washington and Wilson were given a "B−" and "B+", respectively. Novak noted the former, despite being a linebacker, could adjust into the Bears' 4-3 defense. Linebackers Bostic and Greene were given an "A" and "A+", the latter being considered a steal who could add depth to the linebacking corps.Novak Thad http://www.ibtimes.com/sportsnet/grading-every-pick-chicago-bears-2013-draft-1221563 Grading Every Pick of Chicago Bears' 2013 Draft International Business Times April 28, 2013 July 11, 2014 July 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714232844/http://www.ibtimes.com/sportsnet/grading-every-pick-chicago-bears-2013-draft-1221563 dead Vinny Iyer of Sporting News gave the class a "C", stating Long should start as a guard before switching to tackle, which would be filled by Mills; Iyer also considered Bostic a "textbook replacement" for Brian Urlacher, while stating that Greene could replace Nick Roach as a strong-side linebacker.Iyer Vinny http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-04-27/nfl-draft-2013-grades-team-by-team-analysis-report-card-steelers-eagles NFL Draft grades: Report card time for all 32 teams Sporting News April 29, 2013 July 11, 2014 July 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714181107/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-04-27/nfl-draft-2013-grades-team-by-team-analysis-report-card-steelers-eagles dead After the 2013 season, Kiper improved the Bears' class to a "B".O'Hara Mike http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Lions-receive-the-only-A-in-Mel-Kipers-2013-NFL-draft-re-grade/d2a00f62-3858-4fc1-b2c9-236ec8c7d5d0 Lions receive the only 'A' in Mel Kiper's 2013 NFL draft re-grade Detroit Lions January 23, 2014 July 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714222208/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Lions-receive-the-only-A-in-Mel-Kipers-2013-NFL-draft-re-grade/d2a00f62-3858-4fc1-b2c9-236ec8c7d5d0 July 14, 2014 dead mdy-all All six drafted players agreed to four-year contracts. Mills and Washington were the first players to sign on May 1,http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-sign-draft-picks-20130501,0,2458168.story Bears sign draft picks Mills, Washington Chicago Tribune May 1, 2013 May 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130502033245/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-sign-draft-picks-20130501,0,2458168.story May 2, 2013 dead followed by Greene and Wilson the following day.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-sign-rookies-lb-greene-205024635--nfl.html Bears sign rookies LB Greene, WR Wilson Yahoo! Sports May 2, 2013 May 2, 2013 Bostic was the next player to sign, agreeing to a contract on May 9,https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-sign-lb-bostic-204030886--nfl.html Bears sign LB Bostic Yahoo! Sports May 9, 2013 May 9, 2013 and Long was the final player to sign, signing his contract on May 17.https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/05/17/bears-sign-four-year-deal-with-kyle-long/ Bears Sign Four-Year Deal With Draft Pick Kyle Long WBBM-TV May 17, 2013 May 17, 2013 Chicago Bears 2013 1 20 Kyle Long Offensive tackle Oregon yes yes 2 50 Jon Bostic Linebacker Florida yes 4 117 Khaseem Greene Linebacker Rutgers yes 5 163 Jordan Mills Offensive tackle Louisiana Tech yes 6 188 Cornelius Washington Defensive end Georgia From Atlanta Falcons yes 7 236 Marquess Wilson Wide receiver Washington State From Atlanta Falcons yes Notes The team traded its third-round selection along with a 2012 third-round selection to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for wide receiver Brandon Marshall.Chase Chris https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/brandon-marshall-traded-dolphins-bears-two-third-round-204311248.html Brandon Marshall traded from Dolphins to Bears for two third-round picks Yahoo! Sports March 13, 2012 December 20, 2012 The team traded its seventh-round selection to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for defensive tackle Brian Price.Smith Michael David http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/26/bucs-trade-brian-price-to-bears/ Bucs trade Brian Price to Bears Profootballtalk.com July 26, 2012 December 20, 2012 + Draft Day Trades Round Overall Team Received 5 40 to Atlanta Falcons Atlanta's fifth round pick (163rd overall)Atlanta's seventh round pick (236th overall) Undrafted free agents After the draft's conclusion, the Bears announced they had contracted ten undrafted free agents: LSU running back Michael Ford and center P. J. Lonergan, Rutgers receiver Mark Harrison, Oklahoma cornerback Demontre Hurst and punter Tress Way, Iowa State receiver Josh Lenz, Montana State linebacker Zach Minter, Memphis receiver Marcus Rucker, Georgia Southern defensive tackle Brent Russell, and NC State cornerback C. J. Wilson.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-10-undrafted-free-agents/d1542930-573a-444a-93c5-0cf17382fbc8 Bears add 10 undrafted free agents Chicago Bears April 28, 2013 April 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130501082454/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-10-undrafted-free-agents/d1542930-573a-444a-93c5-0cf17382fbc8 May 1, 2013 dead mdy-all Preseason Transactions Preseason roster changes background:#03182f; color:white; border:2px solid #df6108; border: #aaa 1px solid Additions On August 10, the Bears signed Brandon Hartson.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-pat-mannelly-cracked-rib-20130810,0,863042.story https://archive.today/20130811102652/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-pat-mannelly-cracked-rib-20130810,0,863042.story dead August 11, 2013 Bears' Mannelly has cracked rib Chicago Tribune August 10, 2013 August 10, 2013 On August 11, the Bears signed Derrick Martin.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-place-hayden-ir-sign-153047620--nfl.html Bears place Hayden on IR, sign Hartson Yahoo! Sports August 11, 2013 August 11, 2013 On August 13, the Bears signed Curtis Brinkley.http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/aan-scoreboard-aug-13-20130812,0,7189257.story?page=14 Scoreboard: Aug. 13 Chicago Tribune August 13, 2013 August 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021053750/http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/aan-scoreboard-aug-13-20130812,0,7189257.story?page=14 2013-10-21 dead On August 16, the Bears signed Jordan Palmer.Rosenthal Gregg https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-sign-jordan-palmer-pass-on-jamarcus-russell-0ap1000000230695 Bears sign Jordan Palmer, pass on JaMarcus Russell National Football League August 16, 2013 August 16, 2013 On August 17, the Bears signed Eric Foster.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-sign-eric-foster-20130817,0,4197565.story Bears sign DT Foster, QB Palmer; waive LB Starks Chicago Tribune August 17, 2013 August 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130817232922/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-sign-eric-foster-20130817,0,4197565.story 2013-08-17 dead On August 18, the Bears signed Trent Edwards.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-more-depth-at-quarterback-by-inking-Edwards/ed78ae5f-73d8-41a6-8a48-eb17ebc0dd56 Bears add more depth at quarterback by inking Edwards Chicago Bears August 18, 2013 August 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130820120629/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-add-more-depth-at-quarterback-by-inking-Edwards/ed78ae5f-73d8-41a6-8a48-eb17ebc0dd56 2013-08-20 dead On September 1, the Bears signed David Bass. On September 2, the Bears signed Dante Rosario.Associated Press https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-te-rosario-cowboys-draft-154210089--nfl.html https://archive.today/20130903045406/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-te-rosario-cowboys-draft-154210089--nfl.html dead September 3, 2013 Bars get TE Rosario from Cowboys for draft pick Yahoo! Sports September 2, 2013 September 2, 2013 On September 3, the Bears signed Kyle Adams.Florio Mike http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/03/bears-bring-back-kyle-adams-dump-jonathan-scott/ Bears bring back Kyle Adams, dump Jonathan Scott Profootballtalk.com September 3, 2013 September 4, 2013 Departures On August 11, the Bears released Cyhl Quarles. On August 13, the Bears released Marcus Rucker. On August 17, the Bears released Jamaal AndersonSmith Michael David https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/17/bears-cut-jamaal-anderson/ Bears cut Jamaal Anderson Profootballtalk.com August 17, 2013 August 18, 2013 and Andrew Starks. On August 18, the Bears released Jerrell Jackson. On August 25, the Bears released Devin Aromashodu, Leonard Pope, Tom Zbikowski, Patrick Trahan, Curtis Brinkley, Eric Foster, A. J. Lindeman, P. J. Lonergan, Derrick Martin, Kyle Moore, Gabe Miller, Brent Russell, Tress Way and Lawrence Wilson.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-waive-14-players-roster-now-stands-at-76/6d1c271a-b4db-42ae-9902-c75b064637bd Bears waive 14 players; roster now stands at 76 Chicago Bears August 25, 2013 August 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130828014638/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-waive-14-players-roster-now-stands-at-76/6d1c271a-b4db-42ae-9902-c75b064637bd 2013-08-28 dead On August 27, the Bears released Matt Blanchard via an injury settlement.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-matt-blanchard-20130827,0,5073801.story Bears settle with Blanchard to reach roster limit Chicago Tribune August 27, 2013 August 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130828085433/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-matt-blanchard-20130827,0,5073801.story August 28, 2013 dead On August 30, the Bears released J'Marcus Webb, Jordan Palmer, Trent Edwards, Brittan Golden, Josh Lenz, Edwin Williams, Derek Dennis, Jerry Franklin, Fendi Onobun, Harvey Unga, Aston Whiteside, Josh Williams, Christian Tupou, Tom Nelson, Demontre Hurst and Brandon Hartson.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-cut-17-players-still-have-five-to-go/24b878db-ac76-463c-b766-ef4adfb0ae1c Bears cut 17 players, still have five to go Chicago Bears August 30, 2013 August 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130901031356/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-cut-17-players-still-have-five-to-go/24b878db-ac76-463c-b766-ef4adfb0ae1c 2013-09-01 dead On August 31, the Bears released Brandon Hardin, J. T. Thomas, Terrence Toliver, Corvey Irvin and Cory Brandon.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-final-cuts-20130831,0,4727768.story Bears waive LB Thomas to reach roster limit Chicago Tribune August 31, 2013 August 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130901215355/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-final-cuts-20130831,0,4727768.story September 1, 2013 dead On September 1, the Bears released Cheta Ozougwu.http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-09-01/bears-claim-bass-off-waivers Bears claim DE David Bass, part with Cheta Ozougwu Sporting News September 1, 2013 September 2, 2013 September 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927173041/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-09-01/bears-claim-bass-off-waivers dead On September 2, the Bears released Kyle Adams. On September 3, the Bears released Jonathan Scott. Practice squad additions On September 1, the Bears added Demontre Hurst, Fendi Onobun, Jerry Franklin, Aston Whiteside, Harvey Unga, Jerrod Johnson and Ricardo Lockette to the practice squad.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-bass-practice-squad-20130901,0,6768348.story Bears sign rookie DE Bass; QB Johnson joins practice squad Chicago Tribune September 1, 2013 September 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928070923/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-bass-practice-squad-20130901,0,6768348.story September 28, 2013 dead On September 2, the Bears added Jamaal Johnson-Webb to the practice squad.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-news-bears-sign-jamaal-johnsonwebb-20130902,0,576229.story Bears sign offensive tackle to practice squad Chicago Tribune September 2, 2013 September 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130904025450/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-news-bears-sign-jamaal-johnsonwebb-20130902,0,576229.story 2013-09-04 dead Schedule The Bears' pre-season opponents and schedule were announced on April 4. Chicago opened the preseason on the road against the Carolina Panthers, followed by an ESPN-televised game against the San Diego Chargers. The Bears then visited the Oakland Raiders, for whom head coach Marc Trestman, offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, and running backs coach Skip Peete worked during their run to Super Bowl XXXVII,Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-2013-preseason-schedule-announced/11d82a18-5730-47b2-9244-023b34ea22d6 Bears' 2013 preseason schedule announced Chicago Bears April 4, 2013 August 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140813173030/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-2013-preseason-schedule-announced/11d82a18-5730-47b2-9244-023b34ea22d6 August 13, 2014 dead mdy-all before ending the preseason against frequent preseason opponent Cleveland Browns, the tenth consecutive meeting between the two teams.Wright Michael C. https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4683049/bears-to-open-preseason-vs-panthers Bears to open preseason vs. Panthers ESPN April 4, 2013 August 12, 2014 Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site GameBook NFL.comrecap 1 August 9 at Carolina Panthers L 17–24 0–1 Bank of America Stadium GameBook Recap 2 August 15 San Diego Chargers W 33–28 1–1 Soldier Field GameBook Recap 3 August 23 at Oakland Raiders W 34–26 2–1 O.co Coliseum GameBook Recap 4 August 29 Cleveland Browns L 16–18 2–2 Soldier Field GameBook Recap Game summaries Against the Panthers, the Bears' defense forced three turnovers in the first half, which included a 51-yard interception return for touchdown by Jon Bostic, followed by Zack Bowman intercepting Derek Anderson and Sherrick McManis forcing Kenjon Barner to fumble; the Bears recorded a total of four takeaways in the game. However, the offense allowed seven sacks and had three turnovers, one of which was a fumble by Armando Allen. Panthers cornerback Josh Norman had two interceptions,Reed Steve https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-defense-shines-24-17-031528557--nfl.html Bears defense shines in 24–17 loss to Panthers Yahoo! Sports August 9, 2013 August 10, 2013 August 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130813035004/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-defense-shines-24-17-031528557--nfl.html dead one of which set up the first score of the game via Cam Newton's three-yard touchdown pass to Brandon LaFell early in the game. Bostic's pick-six tied up the game, followed by Robbie Gould's 35-yard field goal in the second quarter. With 18 seconds left in the first half, Carolina scored again on Kenjon Barner's 5-yard touchdown run; the Panthers scored the lone points of the third quarter after Norman intercepted Matt Blanchard, scoring on the 60-yard return.https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=330809029 Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers – Box Score ESPN August 14, 2014 Though the Bears retaliated after Blanchard threw a 58-yard pass to Marquess Wilson to Carolina's 4-yard line, followed by Michael Ford's touchdown run, Graham Gano's 50-yard field goal was the final score of the game, as the Panthers triumphed 24–17.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Plenty-of-positives-for-Bears-to-build-on-in-opener/aa0e4978-9d67-4c9e-8e00-5fd6cf0a4c68 Plenty of positives for Bears to build on in opener Chicago Bears August 10, 2013 August 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130812215121/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Plenty-of-positives-for-Bears-to-build-on-in-opener/aa0e4978-9d67-4c9e-8e00-5fd6cf0a4c68 August 12, 2013 dead mdy-all Playing San Diego, Chicago opened with touchdowns by Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte and led 20–0 late in the second quarter. The defense forced four turnovers in the first half off Chris Conte's interception, Major Wright's fumble recovery, Blake Costanzo recovering a muffed punt, and Corvey Irvin's recovery of a blocked punt. The Chargers began to rally, scoring on Fozzy Whittaker's rushing touchdown in the second quarter, followed by two more touchdowns in the third quarter,https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=330815003 San Diego Chargers vs. Chicago Bears – Box Score ESPN August 14, 2014 which Chicago countered with Michael Ford's 100-yard kickoff return to San Diego's 4-yard line. Afterwards, Michael Bush ran for a 3-yard touchdown, and while San Diego managed to score two more touchdowns, but the Bears held on to win 33–28.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-starters-produce-key-plays-in-preseason-win/9cd5e4ec-e187-493c-896a-f863f4a4116e Bears starters produce key plays in preseason win Chicago Bears August 16, 2013 August 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130819010252/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-starters-produce-key-plays-in-preseason-win/9cd5e4ec-e187-493c-896a-f863f4a4116e August 19, 2013 dead mdy-all Against Oakland, the Bears scored 23 unanswered points in the first half, along with outgaining the Raiders 222 yards to 34 with a little over 10 minutes remaining in the first half.Sessler Marc https://www.nfl.com/news/jay-cutler-leads-sharp-chicago-bears-offense-in-win-0ap1000000233459 Jay Cutler, Bears offense shine in win over Raiders National Football League August 24, 2013 August 24, 2013 The Bears scored first off Forte's 32-yard touchdown, followed by Bush scoring two rushing touchdowns of ten and one yard each, and the first half ended with a 27–3 lead for Chicago.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-take-step-forward-in-preseason-win/213c9955-a5e9-412a-97b4-bdef43dcad22 Bears take step forward in preseason win August 23, 2013 August 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130827082112/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-take-step-forward-in-preseason-win/213c9955-a5e9-412a-97b4-bdef43dcad22 August 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Meanwhile, the defense forced four turnovers off Tim Jennings and Isaiah Frey intercepting Matt Flynn and C. J. Wilson and Jerry Franklin intercepting Matt McGloin.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-defense-produces-four-more-takeaways/49bc0d6e-1b41-45db-b89c-80044c9dba44 Bears defense produces four more takeaways Chicago Bears August 24, 2013 August 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130827082102/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-defense-produces-four-more-takeaways/49bc0d6e-1b41-45db-b89c-80044c9dba44 August 27, 2013 dead mdy-all As for Oakland, Terrelle Pryor replaced Flynn in the second half, and led the Raiders to two touchdowns and a field goal to narrow the gap to 27–20. The Bears retaliated with Michael Ford scoring a 15-yard touchdown, and the Raiders responded with McGloin's 5-yard touchdown pass to Jaime Olawale, but failed the two-point conversion, and the Bears sealed the game with Franklin's interception to win 34–26. In Cleveland, the Bears started strong after Demontre Hurst intercepted Brian Hoyer's pass, which led to Robbie Gould's field goal, followed by Jordan Palmer's touchdown pass to Joseph Anderson, which Cleveland retaliated with James-Michael Johnson intercepting Trent Edwards and scoring. Late in the game, the Bears led 16–9, and Sherrick McManis intercepted Hoyer, who made up for the pick by throwing a touchdown pass to Dan Gronkowski. Later, Armonty Bryant forced Harvey Unga to fumble, which was recovered by Cleveland's L. J. Foyt, which led to Spencer Lanning kicking the go-ahead field goal to put the Browns up 18–16.Ruiter Daryl http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2013/08/29/browns-subs-rally-for-18-16-win-over-bears-finish-preseason-3-1/ Browns Subs Rally For 18–16 Win Over Bears; Finish Preseason 3–1 WOIO August 29, 2013 September 6, 2013 With a little over a minute left in the game, Gould missed a 57-yard kick wide left, giving Cleveland the win.Seligman Andrew http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/30/bears-browns-hoyer-leads-c_n_3843021.html Bears-Browns: Hoyer Leads Comeback As Cleveland Beats Chicago 18–16 The Huffington Post August 30, 2013 September 6, 2013 Regular season Transactions Regular season roster changes background:#03182f; color:white; border:2px solid #df6108; border: #aaa 1px solid Additions On September 9, the Bears signed Jonathan Scott.Wright Michael https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4685630/bears-bring-back-scott-johnson Bears bring back Scott, Johnson ESPN September 9, 2013 September 9, 2013 On September 27, the Bears signed Landon Cohen.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-landon-cohen-20130927,0,7760800.story Bears sign defensive tackle Cohen, put Melton on IR Chicago Tribune September 27, 2013 September 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928163715/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-landon-cohen-20130927,0,7760800.story 2013-09-28 dead On October 9, the Bears promoted Christian Tupou to the active roster.Wiederer Dan http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-promote-tupou-20131009,0,6473283.story Bears promote Tupou to active roster, place Collins on IR Chicago Tribune October 9, 2013 October 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021053818/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-promote-tupou-20131009,0,6473283.story October 21, 2013 dead On October 18, the Bears promoted Jerry Franklin to the active roster.http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=876685-bears-d.j.-williams-placed-on-ir D.J. Williams placed on IR KFFL October 18, 2013 October 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021062436/http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=876685-bears-d.j.-williams-placed-on-ir October 21, 2013 dead On October 28, the Bears signed Jordan Palmer and Larry Grant.https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/10/28/bears-sign-jordan-palmer-make-several-other-roster-moves/ Bears Sign Jordan Palmer, Make Several Other Roster Moves WBBM-TV October 28, 2013 October 28, 2013 On November 2, the Bears signed Jeremiah Ratliff.Smith Michael David https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/02/jay-ratliff-agrees-to-contract-with-bears/ Jay Ratliff agrees to contract with Bears Profootballtalk.com November 2, 2013 November 2, 2013 On November 6, the Bears signed Jeremy Cain.Mullin John http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/sick-bay-mannelly-down-bears-sign-new-long-snapper-cain Sick bay: Mannelly down, Bears sign new long snapper Cain Comcast SportsNet Chicago November 6, 2013 November 6, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131110035545/http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/sick-bay-mannelly-down-bears-sign-new-long-snapper-cain November 10, 2013 On November 13, the Bears signed Derrick Martin.Campbell Rich http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-sign-derrick-martin-20131113,0,7204351.story Bears re-sign safety Derrick Martin Chicago Tribune November 13, 2013 November 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131114044918/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-sign-derrick-martin-20131113,0,7204351.story 2013-11-14 dead On November 16, the Bears promoted Cheta Ozougwu to the active roster.Associated Press https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/16/bears-add-ozougwuto-active-roster-waive-grant/ Bears Add Ozougwu To Active Roster, Waive Grant WBBM-TV November 16, 2013 November 17, 2013 On November 22, the Bears promoted Tracy Robertson to the active roster.Biggs Brad https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/11/22/bears-promote-defensive-tackle-robertson/ Bears promote defensive tackle Robertson Chicago Tribune November 22, 2013 November 29, 2013 On November 29, the Bears promoted Sean Cattouse to the active roster.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Major-Wright-questionable-after-hurting-hamstring/4d86b293-6e26-46dd-9437-968b957f4c13 Major Wright questionable after hurting hamstring Chicago Bears November 29, 2013 November 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131201220949/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Major-Wright-questionable-after-hurting-hamstring/4d86b293-6e26-46dd-9437-968b957f4c13 2013-12-01 dead On December 18, the Bears signed Joe Long.https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/bears-sign-t-joe-long-to-2-year-contract/ Bears Sign T Joe Long To 2-Year Contract WBBM-TV December 18, 2013 December 20, 2013 On December 26, the Bears signed Chris Williams.The Canadian Press https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=439779 BEARS SIGN FORMER TICATS WIDE RECEIVER WILLIAMS The Sports Network December 26, 2013 December 26, 2013 On December 30, the Bears signed Brandon Hartson, Demontre Hurst, C. J. Wilson, Fendi Onobun, Jerrod Johnson, Lawrence Wilson, Rogers Gaines, Sean Cattouse, Terrence Toliver, Tracy Robertson and Zach Miller.Wright Michael C. https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4689692/bears-sign-11-to-reservefutures-contracts Bears sign 11 to reserve/futures contracts ESPN December 30, 2013 January 2, 2014 On December 31, the Bears signed Drew Butler and Willie Carter.Wiederer Dan https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/12/31/bears-sign-kevin-butlers-son-to-contract/ Bears sign Kevin Butler's son to contract Chicago Tribune December 31, 2013 January 2, 2014 Departures On September 9, the Bears released Kyle Adams. On October 21, the Bears released Steve Maneri.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-Briggs-both-sidelined-with-significant-injuries/91de9c81-8abb-44ae-9a07-c3ea4f58b634 Cutler, Briggs both sidelined with 'significant' injuries Chicago Bears October 21, 2013 October 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131022035542/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-Briggs-both-sidelined-with-significant-injuries/91de9c81-8abb-44ae-9a07-c3ea4f58b634 October 22, 2013 dead mdy-all On October 28, the Bears released C. J. Wilson. On November 5, the Bears released Zach Minter.Associated Press http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/23885319/chicago-bears-waive-dt-zach-minter Bears waive DT Minter WAGA-TV November 5, 2013 November 6, 2013 dead https://archive.today/20131107003707/http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/23885319/chicago-bears-waive-dt-zach-minter November 7, 2013 On November 11, the Bears released Joseph Anderson.https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/status/400058968958971904 Twitter / BradBiggs Twitter November 11, 2013 November 11, 2013 On November 16, the Bears released Larry Grant. On November 19, the Bears released Jeremy Cain.Associated Press http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/11/19/4480366/bears-waive-snapper-jeremy-cain.html#.Uo1WOB_TmmQ November 21, 2013 https://archive.today/20131121005233/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/11/19/4480366/bears-waive-snapper-jeremy-cain.html%23.Uo1WOB_TmmQ dead Bears waive snapper Jeremy Cain The Charlotte Observer November 19, 2013 November 20, 2013 On November 29, the Bears released Tracy Robertson. On December 17, the Bears released Sean Cattouse. On December 26, the Bears released Christian Tupou. Practice squad additions On September 9, the Bears added Jerrod Johnson to the practice squad. On September 24, the Bears added Cheta Ozougwu and Rogers Gaines to the practice squad.https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/09/24/bears-make-practice-squad-moves/ Bears Make Practice Squad Moves WBBM-TV September 24, 2013 September 24, 2013 On October 1, the Bears added Sean Cattouse to the practice squad.Wright Michael https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4686621/bears-add-cattouse-release-unga Bears add Cattouse, release Unga ESPN October 1, 2013 October 2, 2013 On October 14, the Bears added Tracy Robertson to the practice squad.http://www.wrex.com/story/23688843/2013/10/14/bears-add-to-practice-squad Bears Add to Practice Squad WREX October 14, 2013 October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021053625/http://www.wrex.com/story/23688843/2013/10/14/bears-add-to-practice-squad October 21, 2013 dead On October 28, the Bears added C. J. Wilson and Terrence Toliver to the practice squad. On November 19, the Bears added Lawrence Wilson to the practice squad.https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/19/bears-waive-ls-cain-sign-lb-wilson-to-practice-squad/ Bears Waive LS Cain, Sign LB Wilson To Practice Squad WBBM-TV November 19, 2013 November 20, 2013 On December 3, the Bears added Tracy Robertson to the practice squad.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Fourth-down-failures-cost-Bears-defense-in-loss/0ced8181-d1c5-41e9-b3af-f404de47853f Fourth-down failures cost Bears defense in loss Chicago Bears December 3, 2013 December 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131205061123/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Fourth-down-failures-cost-Bears-defense-in-loss/0ced8181-d1c5-41e9-b3af-f404de47853f 2013-12-05 dead On December 19, the Bears signed Sean Cattouse to the practice squad.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-more-relaxed-after-tough-week/0f73590e-80be-4ed2-bac1-e12686d10e88 Cutler more relaxed after tough week Chicago Bears December 19, 2013 December 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220222646/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-more-relaxed-after-tough-week/0f73590e-80be-4ed2-bac1-e12686d10e88 December 20, 2013 dead mdy-all Practice squad departures On September 9, the Bears removed Derek Dennis from the practice squad. On September 24, the Bears removed Jerrod Johnson and Jamaal Johnson-Webb from the practice squad. On October 1, the Bears removed Harvey Unga from the practice squad. On October 21, the Bears removed Ricardo Lockette from the practice squad.Eaton Nate http://blog.seattlepi.com/football/2013/10/22/ricardo-lockette-returns-to-seattle-on-the-practice-squad/ Ricardo Lockette returns to Seattle … on the practice squad Seattle Post-Intelligencer October 22, 2013 October 28, 2013 Reserve lists On September 27, the Bears placed Henry Melton on injured reserve. On October 9, the Bears placed Nate Collins on injured reserve. On October 18, the Bears placed D. J. Williams on injured reserve. On November 5, the Bears placed Joseph Anderson on injured reserve.https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/05/bears-place-wr-joe-anderson-on-ir/ Bears Place WR Joe Anderson On IR WBBM-TV November 5, 2013 November 6, 2013 On November 11, the Bears placed Charles Tillman on injured reserve.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Charles-Tillman-headed-to-IR-with-triceps-injury/12e40929-ca99-4e2b-abac-37b88f1b75d4 Charles Tillman headed to IR with triceps injury Chicago Bears November 11, 2013 November 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111222959/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Charles-Tillman-headed-to-IR-with-triceps-injury/12e40929-ca99-4e2b-abac-37b88f1b75d4 2013-11-11 dead Schedule The Bears' schedule was released on April 18, 2013. Aside from the six games against their NFC North rivals, the Bears had the AFC North and NFC East on the schedule, along with two intraconference games against opponents with the same division placing as the Bears in the previous season.https://www.chicagobears.com/gameday/future-opponents.html 2014 OPPONENTS Chicago Bears February 3, 2014 As a result, the Bears were assigned the St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints.https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/04/18/2013-bears-schedule-released/ 2013 Bears Schedule Released WBBM-TV April 18, 2013 February 3, 2014 NFL.com ranked the Bears' schedule as the sixteenth-strongest in the league, with all opponents having a combined 2012 record of 128–127–1, and a winning percentage total of .502.https://www.nfl.com/news/team-by-team-strength-of-schedule-for-2013-0ap1000000137115 NFL releases team-by-team 2013 strength of schedule list National Football League February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013 Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site GameBook NFL.comrecap 1 September 8 Cincinnati Bengals W 24–21 1–0 Soldier Field Gamebook Recap 2 September 15 Minnesota Vikings W 31–30 2–0 Soldier Field Gamebook Recap 3 September 22 at Pittsburgh Steelers W 40–23 3–0 Heinz Field Gamebook Recap 4 September 29 at Detroit Lions L 32–40 3–1 Ford Field Gamebook Recap 5 October 6 New Orleans Saints L 18–26 3–2 Soldier Field Gamebook Recap 6 October 10 Thursday New York Giants W 27–21 4–2 Soldier Field Gamebook Recap 7 October 20 at Washington Redskins L 41–45 4–3 FedExField Gamebook Recap 8 Bye 9 November 4 Monday at Green Bay Packers W 27–20 5–3 Lambeau Field Gamebook Recap 10 November 10 Detroit Lions L 19–21 5–4 Soldier Field Gamebook Recap 11 November 17 Baltimore Ravens W 23–20 (OT) 6–4 Soldier Field Gamebook Recap 12 November 24 at St. Louis Rams L 21–42 6–5 Edward Jones Dome Gamebook Recap 13 December 1 at Minnesota Vikings L 20–23 (OT) 6–6 Mall of America Field Gamebook Recap 14 December 9 Monday Dallas Cowboys W 45–28 7–6 Soldier Field Gamebook Recap 15 December 15 at Cleveland Browns W 38–31 8–6 FirstEnergy Stadium Gamebook Recap 16 December 22 at Philadelphia Eagles L 11–54 8–7 Lincoln Financial Field Gamebook Recap 17 December 29 Green Bay Packers L 28–33 8–8 Soldier Field Gamebook RecapNOTE: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. LEGEND #03202F # white Games played with color uniforms. white # #03202F Games played with white uniforms. #03202F # #df6108 Games played with 1940s throwback uniforms. #dfd – black Light green background indicates a victory. #fdd – black Light red background indicates a loss. Game summaries Week 1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals 2013 Cincinnati Bengals season #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week One: Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears – Game summary September 8 12:00 p.m. CDT Bengals 7 7 7 0 Bears 7 3 7 7 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 62,213 73 F C, cloudy Carl Cheffers CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Recap, Game book First quarter CHI – Martellus Bennett 8-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 9:52 (CHI 7–0) CIN – A. J. Green 2-yard pass from Andy Dalton, Mike Nugent XP good, 2:34 (TIE 7–7) Second quarter CIN – A. J. Green 45-yard pass from Andy Dalton, Mike Nugent XP good, 2:53 (CIN 14–7) CHI – Robbie Gould 58-yard field goal, 0:11 (CIN 14–10) Third quarter CIN – BenJarvus Green-Ellis 5-yard run, Mike Nugent XP good, 7:52 (CIN 21–10) CHI – Matt Forté 1 yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 3:22 (CIN 21–17) Fourth quarter CHI – Brandon Marshall 19-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 7:58 (CHI 24–21) Top passers CIN – Andy Dalton, 26/33, 282 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT CHI – Jay Cutler, 21/33, 242 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers CIN – BenJarvus Green-Ellis, 14 carries, 25 yards, TD CHI – Matt Forté, 19 carries, 50 yards, TD Top receivers CIN – A. J. Green, 9 receptions, 162 yards, 2 TD CHI – Brandon Marshall, 8 receptions, 104 yards, TD Top tacklers CIN – Vontaze Burfict, 8 tackles CHI – Tim Jennings, 8 tackles thumb|The Bears played all of their home games at Soldier Field The Bears kicked off the regular season at home against the Cincinnati Bengals. The two teams entered with defenses that ranked in the top six in 2012. However, the Bears were ranked 16th in scoring at 23.4 points per game and 28th overall on offense, while the Bengals had an average score of 24.4 PPG and were 22nd in total offense.http://www.ksdk.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/10/20/3134507/ Bengals try to spoil Trestman's debut with Bears KSDK September 6, 2013 December 29, 2013 December 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131230234631/http://www.ksdk.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/10/20/3134507/ dead The Bears' offensive line allowed 44 sacks in 2012,Joniak Jeff https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/09/06/joniaks-keys-to-the-game-bears-vs-bengals/ Joniak's Keys to the Game – Bears Vs Bengals WBBM-TV September 6, 2013 December 29, 2013 and as a result, changed the line by adding veterans Jermon Bushrod and Matt Slauson to supplement Roberto Garza on the left, while rookies Kyle Long and Jordan Mills joined Garza on the right side, marking the first time the Bears offensive line featured two rookies since Jim Covert and Rob Fada in 1983. The Bears team captains for the season, starting with the Bengals game, were Cutler and Roberto Garza on offense, Lance Briggs and Julius Peppers on defense and Patrick Mannelly on special teams. 2013 was Mannelly's sixth consecutive season as captain, the fifth season for Cutler, third for Garza, fourth for Peppers and first for Briggs.Roumeliotis Charlie http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-name-five-team-captains-2013 Bears name five team captains for 2013 Comcast SportsNet Chicago September 6, 2013 February 9, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140217085644/http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-name-five-team-captains-2013 February 17, 2014 Chicago struck first with Charles Tillman intercepting Dalton, which was followed by Cutler's eight-yard touchdown pass to Martellus Bennett, which the Bengals responded to with a two-yard touchdown pass to Green. On the Bengals' first drive of the second quarter, Green was stripped by Tim Jennings, but the fumble went out of bounds. However, Dalton would be intercepted again by Tillman, his career-high second pick of the game,Associated Press https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=330908003 Bears rally by Bengals in Marc Trestman's debut ESPN August 12, 2014 but the Bears failed to capitalize, and the Bengals scored again on Dalton's 45-yard touchdown pass to Greene.https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=330908003&period=0 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears – Play By Play ESPN August 12, 2014 The Bears' Robbie Gould connected on a team record 58-yard field goal to close out the first half.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-rally-for-two-TDs-to-stun-Bengals-in-opener/8417c44c-3b6f-4324-9432-95d3dd744942 Bears rally for two TDs to stun Bengals in opener Chicago Bears September 8, 2013 September 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130910122726/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-rally-for-two-TDs-to-stun-Bengals-in-opener/8417c44c-3b6f-4324-9432-95d3dd744942 September 10, 2013 dead mdy-allJahns Adam https://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/22446834-606/gould-gold-with-franchise-record-58-yard-field-goal.html Gould gold with franchise-record 58-yard field goal Chicago Sun-Times September 8, 2013 September 8, 2013 In the second half, the Bengals scored again, after Tillman was penalized for pass interference, via BenJarvus Green-Ellis' 5-yard touchdown run, which the Bears retaliated with Matt Forté's one-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, Cutler was intercepted by Vontaze Burfict, but the Bears got the ball back after Jennings forced Mohamed Sanu to fumble.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/09/08/5403/index.html https://archive.today/20130909024920/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/09/08/5403/index.html dead September 9, 2013 Cutler, Marshall lead Bears over Bengals 24–21 Sports Illustrated September 8, 2013 September 8, 2013 On the next drive, the Bears converted a fourth down and Cutler threw the go ahead and eventual game-winning 19-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall with 8:06 remaining.Campbell Rick http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0909-bears-bengals-chicago-20130909,0,6917884.story Trestman era opens with a victory Chicago Tribune September 8, 2013 September 8, 2013 The Bengals failed to score on the next drive with 6:38 left, and the Bears clinched the game after Rey Maualuga was called for a personal foul after Michael Bush was stopped on third down. The Bears were able to run out the clock due to Cincinnati misusing its time-outs. With the win, Trestman became the fourth head coach in franchise history to win his head coaching debut, after George Halas, Neill Armstrong and Dick Jauron. The Bears comeback in the second half marked the first time since 1980 the Bears came back from an 11-point deficit to win with two touchdown drives of 80 yards or more.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-lauds-Trestman-coaches-for-game-prep/c644e82e-857e-4daf-8222-467edfd77f06 Cutler lauds Trestman, coaches for game prep Chicago Bears September 12, 2013 September 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130915125942/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-lauds-Trestman-coaches-for-game-prep/c644e82e-857e-4daf-8222-467edfd77f06 September 15, 2013 dead mdy-all The offense allowed zero sacks, the first time the Bears did not allow a sack in a season opener since 1998 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-set-to-host-Vikings-today-at-Soldier-Field/34745f63-36c6-4155-af39-ad9384b36312 Bears set to host Vikings today at Soldier Field Chicago Bears September 15, 2013 September 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130919014924/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-set-to-host-Vikings-today-at-Soldier-Field/34745f63-36c6-4155-af39-ad9384b36312 September 19, 2013 dead mdy-all Week 2: vs. Minnesota Vikings 2013 Minnesota Vikings season #eee #eee Chicago Bears 41thru48 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Two: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – Game summary September 15 12:00 pm. CDT Vikings 7 14 3 6 Bears 14 10 0 7 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 62,181 60 F C, rain Ed Hochuli Fox Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin Recap, Game book First quarter MIN – Cordarrelle Patterson 105-yard kickoff return, Blair Walsh XP good, 14:47 (MIN 7–0) CHI – Martellus Bennett 1 yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 12:12 (TIE 7–7) CHI – Brandon Marshall 34-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 01:04 (CHI 14–7) Second quarter MIN – Brian Robison 61-yard fumble return, Blair Walsh XP good, 07:34 (TIE 14–14) CHI – Tim Jennings 44-yard interception return, Robbie Gould XP good, 02:51 (CHI 21–14) MIN – Kyle Rudolph 20-yard pass from Christian Ponder, Blair Walsh XP good, 01:11 (TIE 21–21) CHI – Robbie Gould 20-yard field goal, 00:00 (CHI 24–21) Third quarter MIN – Blair Walsh 28-yard field goal, 02:32 (TIE 24–24) Fourth quarter MIN – Blair Walsh 28-yard field goal, 08:05 (MIN 27–24) MIN – Blair Walsh 22-yard field goal, 03:15 (MIN 30–24) CHI – Martellus Bennett 16-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 00:10 (CHI 31–30) Top passers MIN – Christian Ponder, 16/30, 227 yards, TD, INT CHI – Jay Cutler, 27/38, 292 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers MIN – Adrian Peterson, 26 carries, 100 yards CHI – Matt Forté, 20 carries, 88 yards Top receivers MIN – Greg Jennings, 5 receptions, 84 yards CHI – Brandon Marshall, 7 receptions, 113 yards, TD Top tacklers MIN – Chad Greenway, 11 tackles CHI – Major Wright, 11 tackles, pass deflection In week two, the Bears played rival Minnesota,Neveau James http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Bears-to-Wear-1940s-Throwback-Jerseys-Sunday--223462011.html Bears to Wear 1940's Throwback Jerseys Sunday WMAQ-TV September 12, 2013 September 24, 2013 in the second home game of the season.Wright Michael https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4683227/bears-open-2013-season-vs-bengals Bears to open 2013 season vs. Bengals ESPN April 10, 2013 October 17, 2013 The Bears fell behind early after Cordarrelle Patterson's 105-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Devin Hester attempted to respond on the ensuing kickoff, but was pushed out of bounds at the Vikings' 32-yard line. The Bears fought back with a one-yard touchdown pass by Jay Cutler to Martellus Bennett. Chicago added to it with Cutler's touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall. In the second quarter, Jared Allen stripped the ball from Cutler, and Brian Robison returned the fumble 61 yards for a touchdown with 7:34 to go in the half. Afterwards, Hester returned the kickoff 80 yards to Minnesota's 23-yard line. The Bears offense later reached Minnesota's one-yard line, but Cutler had his pass intercepted by Kevin Williams in the end zone for a touchback. The Vikings failed to capitalize on the turnover after Tim Jennings intercepted Christian Ponder and scored on a 44-yard interception return. Minnesota retaliated with Ponder's 20-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph with 1:11 remaining,https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/game/recap/l.nfl.com-2013-e.4228/ Minnesota Vikings (0–2) @ Chicago Bears (2–0) USA Today December 29, 2013 and the half ended with the Bears settling for a field goal. In the second half, the Vikings scored two field goals from Blair Walsh to take the 30–24 lead. However, the Bears scored on Cutler's 16-yard touchdown pass to Bennett, and ultimately prevailed after recovering an onside kick.https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bears-beat-vikings-on-bennetts-late-td/ Bears beat Vikings on Bennett's late TD Fox News Channel September 15, 2013 September 22, 2013 The win marked the second time in franchise history that the Bears won their first two games after trailing in the fourth quarter, the first being in 1971.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-back-on-practice-field-prepping-for-Steelers/348e1ed2-a194-4a06-9cee-eb3d4566176d Bears back on practice field prepping for Steelers Chicago Bears September 18, 2013 September 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130920055028/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-back-on-practice-field-prepping-for-Steelers/348e1ed2-a194-4a06-9cee-eb3d4566176d September 20, 2013 dead mdy-all During halftime, the team honored the 1963 Bears, two days following the death of running back Rick Casares, who was the team's leading rusher until Walter Payton surpassed him. When asked about Casares, defensive end Ed O'Bradovich stated, "Oh my God, I think when you talk to my fellow teammates over here, what was all right, true and good about professional football was embodied in Rick Casares. Nobody loved the game more than him."Associated Press http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/09/15/5406/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130918173302/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/09/15/5406/ dead September 18, 2013 Cutler, Bennett lead Bears over Vikings 31–30 Sports Illustrated December 29, 2013 Week 3: at Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Pittsburgh Steelers season #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Three: Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary September 22 8:30 p.m. EDT/7:30 pm. CDT Bears 17 7 3 13 Steelers 0 10 10 3 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 61,575 56 F C, cloudy Pete Morelli NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Recap, Game book First quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 47-yard field goal, 08:02 (CHI 3–0) CHI – Matt Forté 5-yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 05:05 (CHI 10–0) CHI – Michael Bush 1 yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 02:01 (CHI 17–0) Second quarter PIT – Shaun Suisham 27-yard field goal, 13:36 (CHI 17–3) CHI – Major Wright 38-yard interception return, Robbie Gould XP good, 08:57 (CHI 24–3) PIT – Antonio Brown 33-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger, Shaun Suisham XP good, 06:27 (CHI 24–10) Third quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 32-yard field goal, 10:54 (CHI 27–10) PIT – Shaun Suisham 36-yard field goal, 05:38 (CHI 27–13) PIT – Antonio Brown 21-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger, Shaun Suisham XP good, 01:50 (CHI 27–20) Fourth quarter PIT – Shaun Suisham 44-yard field goal, 10:38 (CHI 27–23) CHI – Earl Bennett 17-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 05:48 (CHI 34–23) CHI – Julius Peppers 42-yard fumble return, Robbie Gould XP blocked, (CHI 40–23) Top passers CHI – Jay Cutler, 20/30, 159 yards, TD PIT – Ben Roethlisberger, 26/41, 406 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers CHI – Matt Forté, 16 carries, 87 yards, TD PIT – Jonathan Dwyer, 12 carries, 39 yards Top receivers CHI – Brandon Marshall, 5 receptions, 52 yards PIT – Antonio Brown, 9 receptions, 196 yards, 2 TD Top tacklers CHI – Chris Conte, 8 tackles, 2 pass deflections PIT – Lawrence Timmons, 9 tackles, 2 pass deflections The Bears travelled to Heinz Field to face the winless Pittsburgh Steelers in their first NBC Sunday Night Football matchup of the season. Pittsburgh had lost the previous week to Cincinnati to fall to 0–2 for the first time in 11 years.Kay Joe https://news.yahoo.com/bengals-drop-steelers-0-2-20-10-victory-045400240--spt.html Bengals drop Steelers to 0–2 with 20–10 victory Yahoo! News September 17, 2013 October 17, 2013 In the last game between the two in 2009, the Bears triumphed 17–14.Mezydlo Jeff https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/09/22/bears-steelers-preview/ Bears-Steelers Preview KDKA-TV September 22, 2013 October 17, 2013 Chicago started the game with Robbie Gould's field goal, followed by Matt Forté and Michael Bush's touchdown runs to take a 17–0 lead in the first quarter. Pittsburgh then scored on Shaun Suisham's 27-yard field goal, but the Bears then scored after Major Wright returned Roethlisberger's interception 38 yards for a touchdown for the 24–3 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Steelers began to rally with Roethlisberger throwing two touchdown passes of 33 and 21 yards to Antonio Brown, followed by Suisham kicking two more field goals to narrow the margin to 27–23. However, Jay Cutler threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Earl Bennett; the pass was initially ruled incomplete but was reversed. Eventually, Lance Briggs stripped Roethlisberger,Graves Will http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/recap/20130922023/chicago-bears--pittsburgh-steelers Bears stay unbeaten with 40–23 win over Steelers Sporting News October 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130929093651/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/recap/20130922023/chicago-bears--pittsburgh-steelers September 29, 2013 dead mdy-all and Julius Peppers returned the fumble 42 yards for a touchdown.Reuters https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/09/22/bears-40-steelers-23/ Recap: Bears 40, Steelers 23 Chicago Tribune September 22, 2013 October 17, 2013 Although the eventual extra point by Gould was blocked by Troy Polamalu, the Bears finished the game with Chris Conte intercepting Roethlisberger with 1:39 left in the game for the fifth takeaway by Chicago on the nightFairburn Matthew http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/SBNation_20130922_Bears_vs__Steelers_2013_game_recap__Chicago_s_defense_comes_up_big_in_40-23_win.html Bears vs. Steelers 2013 game recap: Chicago's defense comes up big in 40–23 win Philadelphia Media Network September 22, 2013 October 7, 2013 and the 40–23 win,https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/game/play-by-play/l.nfl.com-2013-e.4290/ Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers USA Today October 13, 2013 dropping the Steelers to 0–3 for the first time since 1986.Associated Press http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-week-3-roundup-bears-roll-winless-steelers-browns-stun-vikings-article-1.1464498 NFL Week 3 roundup: Bears trounce Steelers in night game, Browns upset Vikings and Seahawks roll New York Daily News September 23, 2013 December 30, 2013 Week 4: at Detroit Lions #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Four: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions – Game summary September 29 1:00 pm. 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CDT Bears 3 10 3 16 Lions 3 27 7 3 Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan 64,552 Played indoors (dome stadium) Mike Carey Fox Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin Recap, Game book First quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 34-yard field goal, 08:34 (CHI 3–0) DET – David Akers 23-yard field goal, 02:38 (TIE 3–3) Second quarter DET – David Akers 31-yard field goal, 14:28 (DET 6–3) CHI – Matt Forté 53-yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 13:44 (CHI 10–6) DET – David Akers 41-yard field goal, 10:19 (CHI 10–9) DET – Matthew Stafford 1 yard run, David Akers XP good, 06:09 (DET 16–10) DET – Calvin Johnson 2-yard pass from Matthew Stafford, David Akers XP good, 06:27 (DET 23–10) DET – Reggie Bush 37-yard run, David Akers XP good, 02:43 (DET 30–10) CHI – Robbie Gould 28-yard field goal, 00:00 (DET 30–13) Third quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 25-yard field goal, 09:05 (DET 30–16) DET – Nick Fairley 4-yard fumble return, David Akers XP good, 00:20 (DET 37–16) Fourth quarter DET – David Akers 43-yard field goal, 08:57 (DET 40–16) CHI – Alshon Jeffery 14-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Jay Cutler pass to Alshon Jeffery for two-point conversion, 04:00 (DET 40–24) CHI – Earl Bennett 10-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Jay Cutler pass to Brandon Marshall for two-point conversion, 00:43 (DET 40–32) Top passers CHI – Jay Cutler, 27/47, 317 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT DET – Matthew Stafford, 23/35, 242 yards, TD, INT Top rushers CHI – Matt Forté, 14 carries, 95 yards, TD DET – Reggie Bush, 18 carries, 139 yards, TD Top receivers CHI – Alshon Jeffery, 5 receptions, 107 yards, TD DET – Kris Durham, 3 receptions, 58 yards Top tacklers CHI – Lance Briggs, 13 tackles DET – Stephen Tulloch, 14 tackles, sack The second divisional game of the year for the 3–0 Bears, looking for their first 4–0 start in seven seasons, took place at Ford Field against the 2–1 Detroit Lions. The Bears defense, ranked 19th in scoring defense with 24.7 points per game and 25th in yards allowed with 383.0, had to keep up with the Lions' 4th-ranked offense, who recorded 410.7 yards per game 27.3 PPG, sixth in the league. Neither team scored a touchdown in the first quarter, instead both scoring field goals, which extended into the first score of the second quarter. Later in the quarter, Matt Forté scored on a 53-yard run, allowing the Bears to take the 10–6 lead. However, after a David Akers field goal, the Lions would score three unanswered touchdowns, all within 3 minutes, 26 seconds: Micheal Spurlock's 57-yard punt return led to Matthew Stafford's 1-yard run, while Jay Cutler was intercepted by Glover Quin, which set up Stafford's 2-yard pass to Calvin Johnson; finally, the Lions scored after Reggie Bush found a hole and hurdled over Bears' safety Major Wright en route to a 37-yard touchdown.Lage Larry http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/29/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-nfl-week-4_n_4013828.html Detroit Lions Top Chicago Bears 40–32: Jay Cutler Turnovers Loom Large in NFC North Rivalry (VIDEO) The Huffington Post September 29, 2013 February 16, 2014 The 27 points scored in the quarter was the most by the Lions since September 30, 2007 against the Bears.Trister Noah http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/stafford-lions-beat-rival-bears-40-32 STAFFORD, LIONS BEAT RIVAL BEARS 40–32 Associated Press September 30, 2013 February 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222223332/http://www.bigstory.ap.org/article/stafford-lions-beat-rival-bears-40-32 February 22, 2014 dead The Bears ended the half with a field goal, but continued to trail 30–13.https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=330929008 Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions – Box Score ESPN August 17, 2014 After the Bears kicked a field goal in the third quarter, Cutler was intercepted again, this time by Louis Delmas. However, Chicago regained possession after Stafford's pass to Johnson was kicked and caught by Wright. Three plays later, Cutler was sacked by Ndamukong Suh, and fumbled; the ball was picked up by Nick Fairley, who ran four yards for the touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Akers kicked another field goal to put the Lions up 40–16. Afterwards, the Bears began to mount a charge, with Cutler throwing a 14-yard touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffery with less than four minutes in the game, followed by a two-point conversion on another pass to Jeffery. With 43 seconds remaining, a ten-yard pass to Earl Bennett and a two-point conversion off a throw to Brandon Marshall drew the Bears within eight points, but the eventual onside kick was recovered by Lions receiver Kris Durham, allowing the Lions to clinch the 40–32 victory.Associated Press https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/09/29/bears-fall-to-lions-40-32/ Cutler Shaky, Bears Fall To Lions 40–32 WBBM-TV September 29, 2013 February 16, 2014 Statistically, the Bears offense struggled. Cutler completed 27 of 47 passes for 317 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions and a 65.6 passer rating. Cutler's three interceptions and fumble tied his turnover amount in the first three games. The offense also had trouble on third down; despite being ranked ninth in third down efficiency, the Bears failed to convert until there were 47 seconds left in the game to end the game converting just 1 of 13 third downs.Durkin Dan https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/09/29/durkins-rapid-reaction-lions-40-bears-32/ Durkin's Rapid Reaction: Lions 40, Bears 32 WBBM-TV September 29, 2013 February 16, 2014 Week 5: vs. New Orleans Saints #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Five: New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears – Game summary October 6 12:00 pm. CDT Saints 6 14 3 3 Bears 0 7 3 8 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 62,361 60 F C, sunny Scott Green Fox Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver Recap, Game book First quarter NO – Garrett Hartley 47-yard field goal, 07:38 (NO 3–0) NO – Garrett Hartley 19-yard field goal, 06:00 (NO 6–0) Second quarter NO – Pierre Thomas 2-yard pass from Drew Brees, Garrett Hartley XP good, 05:57 (NO 13–0) CHI – Alshon Jeffery 3-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 02:41 (NO 13–7) NO – Pierre Thomas 25-yard pass from Drew Brees, Garrett Hartley XP good, 00:23 (NO 20–7) Third quarter NO – Garrett Hartley 36-yard field goal, 08:03 (NO 23–7) CHI – Robbie Gould 27-yard field goal, 04:56 (NO 23–10) Fourth quarter NO – Garrett Hartley 48-yard field goal, 03:01 (NO 26–10) CHI – Brandon Marshall 2-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Matt Forté run for two-point conversion, 02:11 (NO 26–18) Top passers NO – Drew Brees, 29/35, 288 yards, 2 TD CHI – Jay Cutler, 24/33, 358 yards, 2 TD Top rushers NO – Pierre Thomas, 19 carries, 36 yards CHI – Matt Forté, 12 carries, 55 yards Top receivers NO – Jimmy Graham, 10 receptions, 135 yards CHI – Alshon Jeffery, 10 receptions, 218 yards, TD Top tacklers NO – Curtis Lofton, 9 tackles CHI – Lance Briggs, 14 tackles, sack, 3 TFL The Bears entered week six against the undefeated New Orleans Saints, the team Marc Trestman and offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer worked for. The previous meeting between the two teams occurred in 2012, with the Saints winning 30–13. As a result, offensively, the two teams were similar conceptually.Joniak Jeff https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/10/04/joniaks-keys-to-the-game-bears-vs-saints/ Joniak's Keys to the Game: Bears Vs. Saints WBBM-TV October 4, 2013 February 16, 2014 After the Bears punted, Garrett Hartley kicked a 47-yard field goal. On the ensuing possession, Malcolm Jenkins forced Jay Cutler to fumble, and Cameron Jordan recovered the loose ball and reached the Bears' 6-yard line. After failing to score a touchdown, Hartley kicked a 19-yard field goal.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/game/recap/l.nfl.com-2013-e.4361/ New Orleans Saints (5–0) @ Chicago Bears (3–2) USA Today February 17, 2014 In the second quarter, the Saints scored off Drew Brees' two-yard screen pass to Pierre Thomas to increase the lead to 13 points. On Chicago's next drive, the offense traveled 70 yards within eight plays, which ended in Jay Cutler's three-yard touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffery. The final score of the half was by Thomas, who caught a 25-yard pass from Brees. In the third quarter, after Hartley kicked a 36-yard field goal, the Bears traveled 71 yards to the Saints' 5-yard line. However, a penalty on Kyle Long for being an ineligible downfield player, followed by three consecutive incomplete passes forced Robbie Gould to kick a 27-yard field goal. Early in the following quarter, Chicago reached New Orleans' 25-yard line, but turned the ball over on downs after Cutler's pass to Earl Bennett on 4th and 2 was dropped. On the Saints' next drive, a neutral zone infraction penalty by Lance Briggs on 4th and 1https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=331006003&period=0 New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears – Play By Play ESPN February 17, 2014 allowed Hartley to kick a 48-yard field goal to extend the Saints' lead to 26–10. However, the Bears attempted to rally, with Cutler throwing three consecutive passes to Jeffery, the final throw going 58 yards to the Saints' 2-yard line, where Brandon Marshall scored. Matt Forté's two-point conversion allowed the Bears to narrow the gap to eight points, but the onside kick was recovered by the Saints. Although the Saints were forced to punt, with 21 seconds remaining, Cutler could only manage to throw a pass to Jeffery which reached the Bears' 41-yard line, as time ran out, giving the Saints the 26–18 win. The win marked the first time the Saints defeated the Bears in an away game since 2002, although that game occurred at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331006003 Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham pace Saints to 5–0 start ESPN February 17, 2014 Jeffery broke the franchise record for most receiving yards in franchise history with 218, which surpassed Harlon Hill's 214 yards against the San Francisco 49ers in 1954. Meanwhile, Marshall was targeted only five times during the game (15 percent of targets on the Bears), the lowest since Marshall's arrival in Chicago; the Bears fell to 0–4 in games when Marshall's target percentage was less than 20 percent. Week 6: vs. New York Giants #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Six: New York Giants at Chicago Bears – Game summary October 10 7:25 pm. CDT Giants 7 7 7 0 Bears 7 17 3 0 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 62,374 63 F C, clear John Parry NFLN Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock and Alex Flanagan Recap, Game book First quarter CHI – Tim Jennings 48-yard interception return, Robbie Gould XP good, 09:50 (CHI 7–0) NYG – Brandon Jacobs 4-yard run, Josh Brown XP good, 03:48 (TIE 7–7) Second quarter CHI – Brandon Marshall 10-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 14:18 (CHI 14–7) NYG – Rueben Randle 37-yard pass from Eli Manning, Josh Brown XP good, 10:31 (TIE 14–14) CHI – Brandon Marshall 3-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 05:20 (CHI 21–14) CHI – Robbie Gould 40-yard field goal, 00:02 (CHI 24–14) Third quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 52-yard field goal, 11:23 (CHI 27–14) NYG – Brandon Jacobs 1 yard run, Josh Brown XP good, 00:06 (CHI 27–21) Fourth quarter No scoring Top passers NYG – Eli Manning, 14/26, 239 yards, TD, 3 INT CHI – Jay Cutler, 24/36, 262 yards, 2 TD Top rushers NYG – Brandon Jacobs, 22 carries, 106 yards, 2 TD CHI – Matt Forté, 19 carries, 67 yards Top receivers NYG – Rueben Randle, 3 receptions, 75 yards, TD CHI – Brandon Marshall, 9 receptions, 87 yards, 2 TD Top tacklers NYG – Jon Beason, 12 tackles CHI – Major Wright, 11 tackles In week six, the Bears and the winless New York Giants met on Thursday night.https://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=331010003 Giants-Bears Preview ESPN December 31, 2013 On the third play from scrimmage, Zack Bowman intercepted Manning's pass intended for Rueben Randle at New York's 36-yard line and reached the 12-yard line, but Jay Cutler threw an incomplete pass to Brandon Marshall on fourth-and-two, giving the ball back to the Giants. On the eventual drive for the Giants, Tim Jennings intercepted Manning and scored the first touchdown of the night on a 48-yard interception return. The Giants eventually scored on Brandon Jacobs' 4-yard run after an 80-yard drive. On the Bears' next possession, Marshall scored on a 10-yard touchdown catch, which New York answered with Randle's 37-yard touchdown reception. Afterwards, Marshall caught a 3-yard pass to increase the score to 21–14, which was extended by Robbie Gould's 40-yard field goal with two seconds remaining in the half.https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20131010_NYG@CHI Cutler, Marshall lead Chicago to victory over winless Giants CBSSports.com October 10, 2013 January 1, 2014 On the first possession of the second half, Gould scored on a 52-yarder, his twelfth-consecutive 50+-yard field goal, tying Viking Blair Walsh's record. New York later engineered a 91-yard drive, which ended in Jacobs scoring on a 1-yard run. Jacobs ended the night with 106 rushing yards, his first 100-yard rushing game since week fourteen of 2011.Crabtree Curtis https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/10/eli-manning-intercepted-three-times-as-bears-defeat-giants/ Eli Manning intercepted three times as Bears defeat Giants Profootballtalk.com October 10, 2013 January 1, 2014 After getting the ball back, the Giants reached the Bears' 35-yard line, but with 1:35 to go,Reuters https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/10/10/recap-bears-27-giants-21/ Recap: Bears 27, Giants 21 Chicago Tribune October 10, 2013 January 1, 2014 Manning's pass to Brandon Myers was overthrown, and was tipped off his fingers towards Jennings for Manning's third interception of the night.Samuel Ebenezer http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-fall-0-6-eli-throws-3-picks-loss-bears-article-1.1482502 Eli Manning throws three interceptions as NY Giants drop to 0–6 with loss to Bears New York Daily News October 10, 2013 January 1, 2014 The Bears ran out the clock to claim the victory,https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/live/NFL_20131010_NYG@CHI New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears – 2013 Week 6 GameTracker CBSSports.com January 1, 2014 snap their two-game losing streak and gave the Giants their first 0–6 start since 1976. The Bears recorded a season-high 26 first downs, and allowed neither a sack nor a turnover in a game for the first time since December 23, 2007 against Green Bay.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-hang-on-to-edge-Giants-move-into-first/e2f0aeac-6c2f-43b0-a612-4e63413fbda8 Bears hang on to edge Giants, move into first Chicago Bears October 10, 2013 October 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131011170949/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-hang-on-to-edge-Giants-move-into-first/e2f0aeac-6c2f-43b0-a612-4e63413fbda8 October 11, 2013 dead mdy-all Week 7: at Washington Redskins Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; #eee #eee autocollapse Week Seven: Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins – Game summary October 20 1:00 pm. EDT/12:00 pm. CDT Bears 10 7 7 17 Redskins 3 21 7 14 FedExField, Landover, Maryland 83,147 61 F C, sunny Clete Blakeman Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa Recap, Game book First quarter WAS – Kai Forbath 38-yard field goal, 11:28 (WAS 3–0) CHI – Robbie Gould 47-yard field goal, 07:03 (TIE 3–3) CHI – Matt Forté 2-yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 06:02 (CHI 10–3) Second quarter WAS – Roy Helu, Jr. 14-yard run, Kai Forbath XP good, 13:44 (TIE 10–10) WAS – Brian Orakpo 29-yard interception return, Kai Forbath XP good, 13:27 (WAS 17–10) CHI – Devin Hester 81-yard punt return, Robbie Gould XP good, 05:57 (TIE 17–17) WAS – Jordan Reed 3-yard pass from Robert Griffin III, Kai Forbath XP good, 00:27 (WAS 24–17) Third quarter CHI – Matt Forté 50-yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 06:34 (TIE 24–24) WAS – Roy Helu Jr. 3-yard run, Kai Forbath XP good, 03:19 (WAS 31–24) Fourth quarter CHI – Matt Forté 6-yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 12:44 (TIE 31–31) WAS – Aldrick Robinson 45-yard pass from Robert Griffin III, Kai Forbath XP good, 10:55 (WAS 38–31) CHI – Robbie Gould 49-yard field goal, 08:39 (WAS 38–34) CHI – Martellus Bennett 7-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 03:57 (CHI 41–38) WAS – Roy Helu Jr. 3-yard run, Kai Forbath XP good, 00:45 (WAS 45–41) Top passers CHI – Josh McCown, 14/20, 204 yards, TD WAS – Robert Griffin III, 18/29, 298 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers CHI – Matt Forté, 16 carries, 91 yards, 3 TD WAS – Alfred Morris, 19 carries, 95 yards Top receivers CHI – Alshon Jeffery, 4 receptions, 105 yards WAS – Jordan Reed, 9 receptions, 134 yards, TD Top tacklers CHI – Charles Tillman, 8 tackles, INT WAS – Perry Riley, 8 tackles In week seven, the Bears traveled to Landover, Maryland's FedExField to play the 1–4 Washington Redskins. Since 2001, the Redskins had won five of the previous seven meetings, including the last four games. However, the Redskins were 0–2 at home in 2013, and were hoping to avoid going 0–3 at home since 1998.https://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=331020028 Bears-Redskins preview ESPN March 29, 2014 The Redskins struck first with Kai Forbath's 38-yard field goal, which was answered by Robbie Gould's 47-yarder. On Washington's ensuing drive, Griffin was intercepted by Charles Tillman, who returned the pick to the Redskins' 10-yard line, which set up Matt Forté's two-yard touchdown run. In the following quarter, Roy Helu scored on a 14-yard run to tie the game, and Washington pulled ahead after Brian Orakpo intercepted Cutler, scoring on the 29-yard return.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/game/recap/l.nfl.com-2013-e.4418/ Chicago Bears (4–3) @ Washington Redskins (2–4) USA Today March 31, 2014 Cutler later tore a groin muscle after getting sacked by Chris Baker, and Josh McCown took his role. Afterwards, Devin Hester returned a punt 81 yards for the touchdown, tying Deion Sanders' record for the most return touchdowns all-time with 19.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Hester-ties-Sanders-mark-for-most-return-TDs/f5576a99-b895-4e58-b7fa-07e84a6b53d7 Hester ties Sanders' mark for most return TDs Chicago Bears October 20, 2013 March 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131023095300/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Hester-ties-Sanders-mark-for-most-return-TDs/f5576a99-b895-4e58-b7fa-07e84a6b53d7 October 23, 2013 dead mdy-all However, the Redskins ended the first half as the leader after Griffin threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Reed. On the Bears' first drive of the second half, Gould missed a field goal wide right, but Chicago compensated for the miss with Forté's 50-yard touchdown run. Washington ended the third quarter with Helu's three-yard touchdown run to lead 31–24. On Chicago's next drive, the Bears were forced to kick a field goal after blitzes rendered the Bears unable to score a touchdown. Afterwards, the Bears successfully converted an onside kick, but were offsides, and were forced to kick off. Forté scored again on a six-yard run, which Griffin answered with a 45-yard touchdown pass to Aldrick Robinson. The Bears then pulled ahead with McCown's seven-yard touchdown pass to Martellus Bennett. With 3:57 left, the Redskins successfully reached the Bears' three-yard line, where Helu scored again with 45 seconds remaining.Associated Press https://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/roy-helu-scores-three-touchdowns-to-lead-washington-redskins-over-chicago-bears-jay-cutler-robert-girffin-iii-102013 Helu's 3 TDs help 'Skins top Bears Foxsports.com October 20, 2013 March 31, 2014 On the final play of the game, McCown was sacked by Barry Cofield and Ryan Kerrigan, ending the game with a 45–41 loss.https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=331020028&period=0 Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins – Play By Play ESPN March 31, 2014 The game marked the first time in team history that the Bears have allowed 21 points or more in their first seven games, and the first time since 1969 that Chicago has allowed at least 40 points in two consecutive away games.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-to-face-Packers-Monday-night-at-Lambeau-Field/790e9836-a1b2-470b-b6a9-4e80e493182d Bears to face Packers Monday night at Lambeau Field Chicago Bears November 4, 2013 January 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131107012103/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-to-face-Packers-Monday-night-at-Lambeau-Field/790e9836-a1b2-470b-b6a9-4e80e493182d November 7, 2013 dead mdy-all Cutler was projected to be out for the next four weeks, with McCown serving as his replacement.Wright Michael https://www.espn.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9858963/jay-cutler-chicago-bears-quarterback-least-four-weeks Jay Cutler tears muscle in groin ESPN October 21, 2013 October 21, 2013 Statistics-wise, Cutler struggled, completing 3 of 8 passes for 28 yards with one interception and an 8.3 passer rating, while McCown completed 14 of 20 passes for 204 yards with one touchdown and a 119.6 passer rating.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-Briggs-both-sidelined-with-significant-injuries/91de9c81-8abb-44ae-9a07-c3ea4f58b634 Cutler, Briggs both sidelined with 'significant' injuries Chicago Bears October 21, 2013 March 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131023205921/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-Briggs-both-sidelined-with-significant-injuries/91de9c81-8abb-44ae-9a07-c3ea4f58b634 October 23, 2013 dead mdy-all On the ground, Forté became the first Bears running back since Rashan Salaam to score three rushing touchdowns in a game. On defense, James Anderson was the only Bear to record a sack. Week 8: Bye week The Bears entered their bye week in third in the division behind Green Bay and Detroit. The team was attempting to recover from the injuries suffered by seven players in the previous week against the Redskins. Jay Cutler and Lance Briggs were projected to be out for four weeks, while Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Charles Tillman, Major Wright and Blake Costanzo, the other five players hurt, used the bye to heal.Cox Lorin http://www.profootballcentral.com/2013/10/25/chicago-bears-bye-week-week-8-preview/ Chicago Bears Bye Week – Week 8 Preview Pro Football Central October 25, 2013 December 18, 2013 December 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131219092338/http://www.profootballcentral.com/2013/10/25/chicago-bears-bye-week-week-8-preview/ dead Marc Trestman preferred to use the week to rest his players, stating, "I think we did a good thing by letting these guys rest. They came back with a lot of energy [at practice Monday]. There was very little rust in terms of executing and getting through the practice." During Trestman's tenure with the Montreal Alouettes, the Alouettes were 5–4 (5 4) in games after bye weeks, and 3–1 (3 1) in the postseason after byes.Potash Mark https://www.suntimes.com/sports/23415739-419/its-packers-week-10-bears-observations.html It's Packers week! 10 Bears observations Chicago Sun-Times October 29, 2013 December 18, 2013 At practice on October 28, rookie Khaseem Greene filled in for Briggs, and was expected to start against the Packers.Chamberlain Gene https://www.knoxnews.com/news/2013/oct/28/bears-still-plugging-holes-as-bye-week-fades/?print=1 Bears still plugging holes as bye week fades Knoxville News Sentinel October 28, 2013 December 18, 2013 Greene and fellow rookie Jon Bostic eventually started for the Bears against the Packers. Lorin Cox of Pro Football Central predicted the Bears would finish the second half of the season with a 4–5 record, and a final record of 8–8. Week 9: at Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; #eee #eee autocollapse Week Nine: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – Game summary November 4 7:40 pm. CST Bears 7 10 7 3 Packers 10 0 10 0 Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin 78,122 49 F C, cloudy Walt Anderson ESPN Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters Recap, Game book First quarter GB – Mason Crosby 30-yard field goal, 12:24 (GB 3–0) CHI – Brandon Marshall 23-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 09:48 (CHI 7–3) GB – James Starks 32-yard run, Mason Crosby XP good, 03:38 (GB 10–7) Second quarter CHI – Matt Forté 1 yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 09:26 (CHI 14–10) CHI – Robbie Gould 24-yard field goal, 00:00 (CHI 17–10) Third quarter GB – Eddie Lacy 1 yard run, Mason Crosby XP good, 13:04 (TIE 17–17) GB – Mason Crosby 23-yard field goal, 08:45 (GB 20–17) CHI – Alshon Jeffery 6-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 02:41 (CHI 24–20) Fourth quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 27-yard field goal, 00:50 (CHI 27–20) Top passers CHI – Josh McCown, 22/41, 272 yards, 2 TD GB – Seneca Wallace, 11/19, 114 yards, INT Top rushers CHI – Matt Forté, 24 carries, 125 yards, TD GB – Eddie Lacy, 22 carries, 150 yards, TD Top receivers CHI – Brandon Marshall, 7 receptions, 107 yards, TD GB – Jordy Nelson, 4 receptions, 67 yards Top tacklers CHI – Major Wright, 8 tackles GB – Morgan Burnett, 10 tackles Coming off their bye week, the Bears traveled to Lambeau Field to play the Green Bay Packers in the 189th meeting189 games including postseason games.Burke Chris Farrar Doug http://nfl.si.com/2013/11/01/nfl-week-9-preview-green-bay-packers-chicago-bears/ The Playbook: Previewing Bears-Packers, Saints-Jets and more Week 9 games Sports Illustrated November 1, 2013 November 17, 2013 November 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131104053850/http://nfl.si.com/2013/11/01/nfl-week-9-preview-green-bay-packers-chicago-bears/ dead between the two rivals. The Bears had struggled regarding scoring against Green Bay in the last nine games between the two prior to 2013, and including the 2010 NFC title game, had scored 127 points, an average of 14.11 points.Joniak Jeff https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/09/26/joniak-keys-to-bears-packers/ Joniak: Keys To Bears-Packers WBBM-TV September 26, 2014 September 28, 2014 The two teams entered with among the top three scoring offenses, with Chicago and Green Bay ranked second and third, respectively, with 30.4 and 30.3 points per game, both of which rank behind the Denver Broncos. On the Packers' first drive, Rodgers failed to recognize the Bears' zone defense, having expected a man-to-man defense, and Shea McClellin escaped Don Barclay's block and, along with Isaiah Frey, pulled Rodgers down, who landed on his shoulder and injured his left collarbone, and was replaced by Seneca Wallace for the remainder of the game.Prisco Pete http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24387215/after-further-review-finding-clues-to-eagles-cowboys-packers-bears After Further Review: Finding clues to Eagles-Cowboys, Packers-Bears CBSSports.com December 25, 2013 January 2, 2014 Afterwards, Mason Crosby kicked the 30-yard field goal to give the Packers the lead. On Chicago's first drive, McCown escaped pressure from Mike Neal and threw towards Brandon Marshall for the 7–3 lead.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-27-packers-20-045751766--nfl.html Bears 27, Packers 20 Yahoo! Sports November 4, 2013 January 3, 2014 Once the Packers got the ball back, Wallace's pass for Jordy Nelsonhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/11/04/5531/#playbyplay https://web.archive.org/web/20131111060335/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/11/04/5531/#playbyplay dead November 11, 2013 Bears vs. Packers – 2013-11-04 Sports Illustrated January 3, 2014 was tipped and intercepted by Julius Peppers, and was returned 14 yards to Green Bay's 45-yard line, but after the Bears failed to convert on third down, Adam Podlesh's punt was blocked by Jamari Lattimore. Eventually, James Starks ran 32 yards for the touchdown. However, the Bears traveled 60 yards on two plays, and Forté scored on the 1-yard run. The Bears ended the first half with Robbie Gould's 24-yard field goal to expand the lead to 17–10. In the third quarter, the Packers forced the Bears to punt, and Lacy ran 56 yards to the Bears' 1, and scored on the ensuing play. On the eventual kickoff, the Packers successfully attempted a surprise onside kick, which was recovered by Lattimore. Crosby kicked a 23-yarder on the drive. On the Bears' next drive, McCown threw a six-yard pass to Alshon Jeffery, whose size kept the ball from being knocked away by Davon House. After both teams exchanged punts in the fourth quarter, on the Bears' next drive, began attempting to run out the clock. On 4th and 1 at the Bears' 32 with 7:50 remaining, Forté ran three yards for the conversion and continuing the drive, which ended with Gould's 27-yard field goal. The drive lasted 18 plays and took up 8:58, leaving only 50 seconds remaining in the game. Despite a 15-yard pass by Wallace to Nelson, sacks by Corey Wootton and McClellin ended the game with a 27–20 victory for the Bears. McCown ended the night completing 22 of 41 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns, while Wallace completed 11 of 19 for 114 yards and an interception.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/game/recap/l.nfl.com-2013-e.4223/ Chicago Bears (5–3) @ Green Bay Packers (5–3) USA Today January 3, 2014 The win marked the first time the Packers lost at home to an NFC North opponent since 2009, and the first win for the Bears at Lambeau Field since 2007.Associated Press http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/11/04/5531/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131111060335/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/11/04/5531/ dead November 11, 2013 With Rodgers sidelined, Bears beat Packers 27–20 Sports Illustrated January 3, 2014 Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Ten: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears – Game summary November 10 12:00 pm. CST Lions 7 0 7 7 Bears 7 0 3 9 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 62,431 47 F C, mostly sunny Bill Leavy Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa Recap, Game book First quarter CHI – Brandon Marshall 32-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 12:37 (CHI 7–0) DET – Kris Durham 5-yard pass from Matthew Stafford, David Akers XP good, 05:57 (TIE 7–7) Second quarter – No Scoring Third quarter DET – Calvin Johnson 4-yard pass from Matthew Stafford, David Akers XP good, 12:58 (DET 14–7) CHI – Robbie Gould 25-yard field goal, 07:25 (DET 14–10) Fourth quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 32-yard field goal, 09:17 (DET 14–13) DET – Calvin Johnson 14-yard pass from Matthew Stafford, David Akers XP good, 02:22 (DET 21–13) CHI – Brandon Marshall 11-yard pass from Josh McCown, Two-point conversion rush failed, 00:40 (DET 21–19) Top passers DET – Matthew Stafford, 18/35, 219 yards, 3 TD, INT CHI – Jay Cutler, 21/40, 250 yards, TD, INT Top rushers DET – Reggie Bush, 14 carries, 105 yards CHI – Matt Forté, 17 carries, 33 yards Top receivers DET – Calvin Johnson, 6 receptions, 83 yards, 2 TD CHI – Brandon Marshall, 7 receptions, 139 yards, 2 TD Top tacklers DET – Rashean Mathis, 8 tackles, TFL CHI – James Anderson, 6 tackles, TFL Week ten featured the Bears attempting to avoid suffering the first sweep by the Lions since 2007, while also trying to claim the division lead; the last time the two teams faced each other in a late-season game for the division lead was in 1991, which ended in a Chicago 20–10 win.Breech Josh http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24189258/nfl-week-10-picks-lions-over-bears-buccaneers-get-first-win NFL Week 10 Picks: Lions over Bears, Buccaneers get first win CBSSports.com November 5, 2013 April 25, 2014 However, the Bears had won the last five games against the Lions at Soldier Field.https://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=331110003 Lions-Bears Preview ESPN April 25, 2014 Chicago scored first after Cutler's 32-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall capped a 65-yard drive that took just 2:23. However, the Lions would travel 85 yards to tie on Matthew Stafford's 5-yard pass to Kris Durham. In the following quarter, the Bears reached the Lions' 4-yard line, but Cutler's pass was tipped by Ndamukong Suh, and intercepted by DeAndre Levy in the endzone; both teams would fail to score in the quarter.https://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000279026/Levy-intercepts-Cutler Detroit Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy intercepts Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler National Football League November 10, 2013 April 27, 2014 During the quarter, Cutler began showing signs of struggling due to an ankle injury. In the third quarter, the Lions would score on Stafford's four-yard touchdown to Johnson. Afterwards, the Bears were forced to settle for a 25-yard field goal, narrowing the gap to one point. In the fourth, Stafford was intercepted by Chris Conte, who reached Detroit's 9-yard line, and Cutler would then throw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffery, which was eventually nullified. After an incomplete pass, Gould kicked a 32-yard field goal to draw the score to 14–13.https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=331110003&period=0 Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears – Play By Play ESPN April 27, 2014 However, Johnson would catch a 14-yard pass from Stafford to increase the lead to 21–13, and with 2:22 remaining, Josh McCown entered the game in favor of Cutler, and guided the Bears' offense 74 yards, culminating in McCown's 11-yard touchdown pass to Marshall with 40 seconds to go. On the two-point conversion, McCown's pass to tight end Dante Rosario fell incomplete, but Willie Young was penalized for roughing the passer, allowing the Bears a second chance, which failed after Matt Forté was tackled by Nick Fairley in the backfield.Associated Press http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/11/10/5517/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131108230756/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/11/10/5517/ dead November 8, 2013 Lions hold on for 21–19 victory over Bears Sports Illustrated April 27, 2014 The Bears' onside kick would backfire, as Joique Bell recovered, sealing a season sweep for the Lions. Despite stating he was "100 percent" healthy after the groin injury suffered two games prior, it appeared the injury was still lingering; after throwing a pass during the third quarter, Cutler fell down and grabbed his groin, before standing back up. Regarding the injuries, Cutler stated, "It held up OK. It's all on the same leg so I think that was a problem. But the groin, you take the ankle out of the equation and I would have been fine, I think." Cutler ended the game having completed 21 of 40 passes for 250 yards with a touchdown, interception and a 69.8 passer rating. Despite x-rays on his ankle being negative,Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-hampered-by-ankle-injury-in-loss-to-Lions/9b3f378e-3cc8-4508-b9b4-0bbe0bc9341a Cutler hampered by ankle injury in loss to Lions Chicago Bears November 10, 2013 April 27, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20170121232909/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Cutler-hampered-by-ankle-injury-in-loss-to-Lions/9b3f378e-3cc8-4508-b9b4-0bbe0bc9341a January 21, 2017 Cutler was ruled out of the next week's game against the Baltimore Ravens with a high ankle sprain.Wiederer Dan https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/11/11/cutler-out-for-ravens-game-with-high-ankle-sprain/ Cutler out for Ravens game with high ankle sprain Chicago Tribune November 11, 2013 April 27, 2014 During the second quarter, Charles Tillman was also injured, suffering a torn right triceps brachii muscle, and was placed on injured reserve with the designation to return, allowing him to practice after six weeks and play in games two weeks after; as a result, Tillman missed the entire regular season.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Charles-Tillman-headed-to-IR-with-triceps-injury/12e40929-ca99-4e2b-abac-37b88f1b75d4 Charles Tillman headed to IR with triceps injury Chicago Bears November 11, 2013 April 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131111222959/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Charles-Tillman-headed-to-IR-with-triceps-injury/12e40929-ca99-4e2b-abac-37b88f1b75d4 2013-11-11 dead Week 11: vs. Baltimore Ravens #eee #eee Chicago Bears 41thru48 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Eleven: Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears – Game summary November 17 12:00 pm. CST Ravens 10 7 0 3 0 Bears 0 13 0 7 3 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 62,367 68 F C, cloudy with thunderstorms, wind gusts to 34 mph Gene Steratore CBS Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Recap, Game book First quarter BAL – Ray Rice 1 yard run, Justin Tucker XP good, 09:58 (BAL 7–0) BAL – Justin Tucker 52-yard field goal, 04:51 (BAL 10–0) Second quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 20-yard field goal, 08:50 (BAL 10–3) CHI – David Bass 24 interception return, Robbie Gould XP good, 08:38 (TIE 10–10) BAL – Torrey Smith 5-yard pass from Joe Flacco, Justin Tucker XP good, 04:08 (BAL 17–10) CHI – Robbie Gould 46-yard field goal, 00:00 (BAL 17–13) Third quarter – No Scoring Fourth quarter CHI – Matt Forté 14-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 10:33 (CHI 20–17) BAL – Justin Tucker 21-yard field goal, 00:03 (TIE 20–20) Overtime CHI – Robbie Gould 38-yard field goal, 08:41 (CHI 23–20) Top passers BAL – Joe Flacco, 17/31, 162 yards, TD, 2 INT CHI – Josh McCown, 19/31, 216 yards, TD Top rushers BAL – Ray Rice, 25 carries, 131 yards, TD CHI – Matt Forté, 18 carries, 83 yards Top receivers BAL – Torrey Smith, 5 receptions, 32 yards, TD CHI – Alshon Jeffery, 7 receptions, 83 yards Top tacklers BAL – Corey Graham, 9 tackles, sack CHI – Julius Peppers, 11 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 TFL Against the Baltimore Ravens in week eleven, the Bears wore their 1940s alternate uniforms.Creamer Chris https://news.sportslogos.net/2013/11/17/pittsburgh-steelers-chicago-bears-in-throwbacks-today/ Pittsburgh Steelers; Chicago Bears in Throwbacks Today SportsLogos November 17, 2013 January 5, 2014 The Bears last played the Ravens in 2009, which ended with a Baltimore 31–7 victory.https://www.espn.com/nfl/nflpreview?gameId=331117003 Ravens-Bears Preview ESPN January 5, 2014Brady James https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/11/17/5097818/bears-ravens-2013-preview-nfl-week-11 Ravens vs. Bears 2013 game preview: Chicago, Baltimore vying for divisional relevance SB Nation November 17, 2013 January 5, 2014 The Ravens opened the game with Ray Rice gaining a 47-yard run, his longest of the year up to that point (his previous highest in 2013 was 14 yards),Brown Clifton http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/ravens-talk/instant-analysis-bears-23-ravens-20-ot Instant Analysis: Bears 23, Ravens 20 (OT) Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic November 17, 2013 January 9, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140109220032/http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/ravens-talk/instant-analysis-bears-23-ravens-20-ot January 9, 2014 which led to Rice's 1-yard run with 9:58 in the first. The Ravens added to the score with Justin Tucker's 52-yarder, bringing the score to 10–0.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/game/boxscore/l.nfl.com-2013-e.4254/ Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears USA Today January 9, 2014 With 4:51 left in the first quarter, the game was suspended due to inclement weather, which included a tornado watch,Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Larry-Mayers-Bears-vs-Ravens-game-blog/3a1905cf-02aa-46ff-a594-a2c8820348e5 Larry Mayer's Bears vs. Ravens game blog Chicago Bears November 17, 2013 November 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131121040618/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Larry-Mayers-Bears-vs-Ravens-game-blog/3a1905cf-02aa-46ff-a594-a2c8820348e5 November 21, 2013 dead mdy-all which was eventually elevated to a tornado warning.https://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000282728/Ravens-Bears-game-suspended-because-of-weather Baltimore Ravens-Chicago Bears game suspended because of weather National Football League November 17, 2013 November 18, 2013 Fans were ordered to evacuate the stands and enter the covered concourses, while the teams returned to the locker rooms. The evacuation marked the first time Soldier Field had an evacuation since the stadium's opening in 1921. The game resumed play at 3:25 pm. ET,Rosenthal Gregg https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-bears-resume-play-after-severe-weather-delay-0ap2000000282706 Ravens-Bears resume play after severe weather delay National Football League November 17, 2013 November 17, 2013 after a 1-hour, 53-minute-delay.Mitchell Fred http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-1118-bears-ravens-chicago-20131118,0,4479271.story Bears, McCown do something 'special' Chicago Tribune November 17, 2013 November 17, 2013 In the second quarter, Robbie Gould kicked a 20-yard field goal, and eventually, rookie defensive end David Bass escaped a chop block by Rice and intercepted Flacco,Downing Garrett http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Game-Recap-Bears-23-Ravens-20-OT/d3e643a9-bb35-4b4e-b662-b6561f733518 Game Recap: Bears 23, Ravens 20 OT Baltimore Ravens November 17, 2013 January 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140113145758/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Game-Recap-Bears-23-Ravens-20-OT/d3e643a9-bb35-4b4e-b662-b6561f733518 January 13, 2014 dead mdy-all scoring on a 24-yard return and tying the game. The Ravens eventually scored on Torrey Smith's five-yard touchdown catch, and after Flacco had a pass intercepted by Jon Bostic, Gould ended the half kicking a 46-yarder.https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=331117003&period=0 Baltimore Ravens vs. Chicago Bears – Play By Play ESPN January 12, 2014 After a scoreless third period, Matt Forté caught a 14-yard pass from McCown and scored with 10:33 in the fourth, the Bears finally taking the lead 20–17. Now behind by three, the Ravens engineered an 82-yard drive to Chicago's 2-yard line, but Rice failed to score twice, and a botched snap from Gino Gradkowski slowed down the Ravens, and Flacco's pass towards Smith was overthrown. As a result, the Ravens resorted to a 21-yard field goal with three seconds in regulation to force overtime. In overtime, Flacco's pass for Tandon Doss fell incomplete, and the Ravens punted to the Bears. McCown then completed a 43-yard pass to Martellus Bennett, and Gould kicked the game-winning 38-yard field goal with 8:41 remaining to win the game 23–20, which lasted five hours, 16 minutes.Zriebec Jeff https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/11/17/after-long-delay-ravens-suffer-23-20-loss-to-bears-in-overtime/ After long delay, Ravens suffer 23–20 loss to Bears in overtime The Baltimore Sun November 17, 2013 January 9, 2014 Week 12: at St. Louis Rams #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Twelve: Chicago Bears at St. Louis Rams – Game summary November 24 12:00 pm. CST Bears 7 7 0 7 Rams 21 3 3 15 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 66,024 Played indoors (dome stadium) Jerome Boger Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa Recap, Game book First quarter STL – Tavon Austin 65-yard run, Greg Zuerlein XP good, 13:30 (STL 7–0) STL – Zac Stacy 1 yard run, Greg Zuerlein XP good, 12:36 (STL 14–0) CHI – Alshon Jeffery 7-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 6:14 (STL 14–7) STL – Jared Cook 6-yard pass from Kellen Clemens, Greg Zuerlein XP good, 1:27 (STL 21–7) Second quarter CHI – Brandon Marshall 3-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 5:19 (STL 21–14) STL – Greg Zuerelein 29-yard field goal, 1:11 (STL 24–14) Third quarter STL – Greg Zuerlein 40-yard field goal, 3:59 (STL 27–14) Fourth quarter CHI – Michael Bush 1 yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 7:15 (STL 27–21) STL – Benny Cunningham 9-yard run, Kellen Clemens pass to Isaiah Pead for two-point conversion, 3:05 (STL 35–21) STL – Robert Quinn 31-yard fumble return, Greg Zuerlein XP good (STL 42–21) Top passers CHI – Josh McCown, 36/47, 352 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT STL – Kellen Clemens, 10/22, 167 yards, 1 TD Top rushers CHI – Matt Forté, 16 carries, 77 yards STL – Benny Cunningham, 13 carries, 109 yards, 1 TD Top receivers CHI – Brandon Marshall, 10 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD STL – Jared Cook, 4 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD Top tacklers CHI – Khaseem Greene, 6 tackles STL – Alec Ogletree, 10 tackles The Bears visited Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis to play the Rams, again without Jay Cutler. However, the Rams were also without starting quarterback Sam Bradford, and instead had Kellen Clemens as backup.https://www.reuters.com/article/fbn-bears-rams-preview-idUSMTZE9BOQQO0NG20131124 Preview: Bears at Rams Reuters November 24, 2013 May 18, 2014 The Bears had won four consecutive games against the Rams. St. Louis scored first on Austin's 65-yard run, and would reclaim the ball after James Carvalho stripped Matt Forté, leading to Stacy's one-yard touchdown run. The Bears would then score on McCown's seven-yard touchdown pass to Bennett, but the Rams ended the quarter with a 21–7 lead after Clemens' six-yard touchdown pass to Jared Cook. In the second quarter, McCown threw an incomplete pass, which appeared to be a fumble, and after Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson picked up the ball, Bears fullback Tony Fiammetta pulled him to the ground by the facemask. Kyle Long would then be involved in an incident with Rams defensive lineman William Hayes, which led to Long kicking Hayes, causing Long's brother Chris Long to restrain Kyle, who would then be penalized for a personal foul.Gardner Sam https://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/chris-long-kyle-long-getting-after-each-other-112413 Siblings Chris Long, Kyle Long involved in on-field scuffle Foxsports.com November 24, 2013 June 7, 2014 McCown and Fiammetta would also be penalized, for intentional grounding and facemasking, respectively.Associated Press http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/11/24/5562/ https://web.archive.org/web/20131127184509/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/11/24/5562/ dead November 27, 2013 Rams start fast and finish fast, beat Bears 42–21 Sports Illustrated June 7, 2014 Halfway through the quarter, Chicago scored after McCown threw a three-yard pass to Marshall, but Greg Zuerlein would score on a 29-yard field goal to give the Rams a 24–14 lead at halftime.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/game/recap/l.nfl.com-2013-e.4279/ Chicago Bears (6–5) @ St. Louis Rams (5–6) USA Today June 7, 2014 June 7, 2014 The lone score of the third quarter was Zuerlein's 40-yard kick.https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=331124014 Chicago Bears vs. St. Louis Rams – Box Score ESPN June 7, 2014 Early in the fourth quarter, Hester recorded a 62-yard punt return for a touchdown, which was overruled by Craig Steltz's holding penalty. The Bears reached the Rams' one-yard line, but required eight plays: Michael Bush's run went for no gain; McCown's pass to Jeffery was incomplete, but a holding penalty on Brandon McGee gave the Bears a first down; Bush lost two yards on the following run; McCown's touchdown pass to Bennett was nullified by Jermon Bushrod's holding penalty; McCown's 13-yard touchdown pass to Forté was also nullified, after Forté failed to break the plane, instead placing the Bears back on the one-yard line; McCown was then sacked by Michael Brockers, but Brockers was penalized for roughing the passer; Bush failed to gain a yard on the next play; the Bears finally scored on the drive on Bush's one-yard run.https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=331124014&period=0 Chicago Bears vs. St. Louis Rams – Play By Play ESPN June 8, 2014 On the Rams' ensuing drive, Benny Cunningham gained 27 yards, while the offense gained 48 yards from Clemens' 19 and 29 yards passes to Chris Givens and Cook, respectively. Four plays later, Cunningham scored on a nine-yard run, while Isaiah Pead scored on the two-point conversion. Devin Hester would fumble on the following kickoff but recovered at the Bears' ten-yard line. After the Bears' offense reached their own 39-yard line, Quinn stripped McCown and scored on the following fumble return. The game marked the third time the Bears allowed 40 points during the season for the first time since 1964. McCown set the team record for most completions with 36, two greater than Jim Miller's and Brian Griese's 34 set on November 14, 1999 and September 30, 2007, respectively.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-looking-for-more-of-the-same-from-Josh-McCown/57e5ae90-f8df-4a04-9d9c-0d3dbf7017f2 Bears looking for more of the same from Josh McCown Chicago Bears November 30, 2013 June 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085737/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-looking-for-more-of-the-same-from-Josh-McCown/57e5ae90-f8df-4a04-9d9c-0d3dbf7017f2 August 19, 2014 dead mdy-all Forté recorded 77 yards in the game, adding to 6,178 career rushing yards, surpassing Neal Anderson to become the second-highest rushing leader in team history. The Bears' defense recorded the second-worst defensive output in 2013, with a negative-11.4, making the team's defense the second-worst in the NFL.https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331124014 Rams jump out to early lead, hold off Bears in 4th quarter ESPN June 8, 2014 Week 13: at Minnesota Vikings #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Thirteen: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary December 1 12:00 pm. CST Bears 3 3 14 0 0 Vikings 0 7 3 10 3 Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota 64,134 Played indoors (dome stadium) Carl Cheffers Fox Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin Recap, Game book First quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 30-yard field goal, 1:06 (CHI 3–0) Second quarter MIN – Cordarrelle Patterson 33-yard run, Blair Walsh XP good, 7:27 (MIN 7–3) CHI – Robbie Gould 40-yard field goal, 2:47 (MIN 7–6) Third quarter CHI – Alshon Jeffery 80-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 14:08 (CHI 13–7) MIN – Blair Walsh 32-yard field goal, 7:08 (CHI 13–10) CHI – Alshon Jeffery 46-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 5:15 (CHI 20–10) Fourth quarter MIN – Greg Jennings 8-yard pass from Matt Cassel, Blair Walsh XP good, 7:41 (CHI 20–17) MIN – Blair Walsh 30-yard field goal, 0:20 (TIE 20–20) Overtime MIN – Blair Walsh 34-yard field goal, 1:43 (MIN 23–20) Top passers CHI – Josh McCown, 23/36, 355 yards, 2 TD MIN – Matt Cassel, 20/33, 240 yards, TD, INT Top rushers CHI – Matt Forté, 23 carries, 120 yards MIN – Adrian Peterson, 35 carries, 211 yards Top receivers CHI – Alshon Jeffery, 12 receptions, 249 yards, 2 TD MIN – Greg Jennings, 7 receptions, 67 yards, TD Top tacklers CHI – Craig Steltz, 9 tackles MIN – Chad Greenway, 6 tackles In week thirteen, the Bears visited the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome to play the Vikings, whom the Bears trailed 50–53–2 in the all-time series. Josh McCown was given the start for the third straight week, with an expectation that Jay Cutler would return the following week. McCown entered the game having a 65.5 completion percentage for 1,106 yards, seven touchdowns, an interception, and a 100.8 passer rating.https://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=331201016 Bears-Vikings Preview ESPN July 20, 2014 As a result, McCown had an advantage over the Vikings' pass defense, which ranked 29th in the league with 282 passing yards allowed, while also allowing quarterbacks to record a 65 completion percentage, 40 attempts per game, and a 97.7 passer rating.Perper Jake http://www.chicagonow.com/bears-backer/2013/12/week-13-nfl-game-preview-chicago-bears-at-minnesota-vikings/ Week 13 NFL Game Preview: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings ChicagoNow December 1, 2013 June 29, 2014 July 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140729214353/http://www.chicagonow.com/bears-backer/2013/12/week-13-nfl-game-preview-chicago-bears-at-minnesota-vikings/ dead Also, the Vikings allowed 31.5 points per game, the worst in the NFL, while recording only 14 turnovers. However, the Bears' defense was a weakness, ranking last in rushing yards allowed per game (145.2), total yards (1,597), and first-downs allowed (89); the defense was 31st in the NFL in yards per carry (4.9), first-down percentage (27.1) and 20-plus yard runs (12). Additionally, the defense allowed running backs in the previous five games to rush for 999 yards, average 5.8 yards per carry, and 197 yards per game. Adrian Peterson ran for an average of 108 yards per game in his career against the Bears,Perper Jake http://www.chicagonow.com/bears-backer/2013/11/bear-breakdown-defense-needs-to-stay-in-gaps-rather-than-take-chances/ Bear Breakdown: Defense Needs To Stay In Gaps Rather Than Take Chances ChicagoNow November 27, 2013 July 20, 2014 July 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140729220727/http://www.chicagonow.com/bears-backer/2013/11/bear-breakdown-defense-needs-to-stay-in-gaps-rather-than-take-chances/ dead including 120.6 in the last three meetings between the two. Minnesota's rushing game also ran for a year-best 232 yards in the previous week. Cutler, Lance Briggs, Major Wright, Anthony Walters, James Brown, Jonathan Scott, and Cornelius Washington were inactive for the Bears. In the first quarter, McCown had a pass intercepted by Chad Greenway, but an offsides penalty on Robert Blanton nullified the play; the drive would end with the only score of the first quarter via Robbie Gould's 30-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Cordarrelle Patterson's 33-yard touchdown run gave the Vikings the lead; Gould would subsequently kick a 40-yard field goal.https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=331201016 Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings – Box Score ESPN August 13, 2014 Before the half ended, Christian Ponder suffered from symptoms of a concussion and left.Tesfatsion Master http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/234003731.html Final gun report: Vikings 23, Bears 20 in overtime Star Tribune December 1, 2013 August 13, 2014 On the Bears' first drive of the second half, McCown threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffery. After the Vikings responded with Blair Walsh's 32-yard field goal, Jeffery caught a 46-yard touchdown pass over Viking cornerback Chris Cook to give Chicago the lead 20–10; Cook would eventually be ejected from the game for shoving side judge Laird Hayes.Craig Mark http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/234021051.html Vikings defense settles down after Cook's ejection Star Tribune December 1, 2013 August 13, 2014 On Minnesota's first possession of the final quarter, Matt Cassel threw an eight-yard touchdown to Greg Jennings, and on Chicago's next drive, McCown's flip pass for Kyle Long was deflected and stripped by Audie Cole, with Marvin Mitchell recovering. Despite starting the drive in the Bears' red zone and reaching the six-yard line, Cassel's pass for Rhett Ellison was tipped and intercepted by Khaseem Greene. After the Bears punted, Cassel fumbled on the first play, but recovered. Afterwards, the Vikings drove from their own six-yard line to the Bears' 12, where Walsh tied the game with a 30-yard field goal, making the score 20–20. On the final play of regulation, Gould's attempted 66-yard field goal fell short.Pelissero Tom https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/01/vikings-bears-week-13-ot-overtime-adrian-peterson-blair-walsh/3797349/ Robbie Gould takes blame as Bears fold to Vikings in OT USA Today December 2, 2013 August 13, 2014 In overtime, the Bears' opening drive ended after McCown was sacked by Jared Allen and fumbled, with Jermon Bushrod recovering, prompting the Bears to punt. On the Vikings' first drive of the period, Walsh's 39-yard field goal was overruled by Ellison's facemasking penalty; Walsh would miss the eventual 57-yarder. The Bears would reach the Vikings' 29-yard line, and on second down, Gould missed the 47-yard kick wide right. The Vikings would reach Chicago's 16-yard line, allowing Walsh to kick the game-winning 34-yard field goal. Marc Trestman received criticism for calling Gould to attempt the 47-yard field goal on second down, with the Chicago Sun-Times calling the choice "an indefensible case of playing scared."https://www.suntimes.com/photos/24110822-417/grading-the-bears-week-13-vs-vikings.html GRADING THE BEARS: Week 13 vs. Vikings Chicago Sun-Times July 20, 2014 Trestman responded by stating he did not want to lose a fumble or suffer a penalty.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Trestman-explains-decision-to-kick-on-second-down/04a2311b-97db-46d4-ba47-8c250fe124d6 Trestman explains decision to kick on second down Chicago Bears December 2, 2013 December 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924001307/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Trestman-explains-decision-to-kick-on-second-down/04a2311b-97db-46d4-ba47-8c250fe124d6 September 24, 2015 dead mdy-all Jeffery set the team record for the most receiving yards in one game with 249, surpassing his previous record set against the Saints in week 5.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Alshon-Jeffery-breaks-his-own-Bears-record-in-loss/5041de05-032f-4c94-ae9d-7c35327bd814 Alshon Jeffery breaks his own Bears record in loss Chicago Bears December 1, 2013 August 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20131216200608/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Alshon-Jeffery-breaks-his-own-Bears-record-in-loss/5041de05-032f-4c94-ae9d-7c35327bd814 December 16, 2013 dead mdy-all Week 14: vs. Dallas Cowboys #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fourteen: Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears – Game summary December 9 7:40 pm. CST Cowboys 7 7 0 14 Bears 7 17 11 10 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 62,291 8 F C, partly cloudy Terry McAulay ESPN Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters Recap, Game book First quarter DAL – Dez Bryant 2-yard pass from Tony Romo, Dan Bailey XP good, 9:02 (DAL 7–0) CHI – Earl Bennett 8-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 1:39 (TIE 7–7) Second quarter CHI – Josh McCown 7-yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 8:58 (CHI 14–7) DAL – Jason Witten 10-yard pass from Tony Romo, Dan Bailey XP good, 3:36 (TIE 14–14) CHI – Robbie Gould 27-yard FG, 1:33 (CHI 17–14) CHI – Alshon Jeffery 25 pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 0:17 (CHI 24–14) Third quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 34-yard FG, 2:58 (CHI 27–14) CHI – Matt Forté 4-yard pass from Josh McCown, Brandon Marshall 2 pt conversion, 2:20 (CHI 35–14) Fourth quarter CHI – Michael Bush 17-yard pass from Josh McCown, Robbie Gould XP good, 14:24 (CHI 42–14) DAL – Cole Beasley 9-yard pass from Tony Romo, Dan Bailey XP good, 10:52 (CHI 42–21) CHI – Robbie Gould 23-yard FG, 7:05 (CHI 45–21) DAL – Joseph Randle 1 yard run, Dan Bailey XP good, 0:06 (CHI 42–28) Top passers DAL – Tony Romo, 11/20, 104 yards, 3 TD CHI – Josh McCown, 27/36, 348 yards, 4 TD, 1 RUSH TD Top rushers DAL – DeMarco Murray, 18 carries, 146 yards CHI – Matt Forté, 20 carries, 102 yards Top receivers DAL – Terrance Williams, 2 receptions, 36 yards CHI – Matt Forté, 7 receptions, 73 yards, TD Top tacklers DAL – Kyle Wilber, 9 tackles CHI – Zack Bowman, 7 tackles The Bears announced on May 24, 2013, that they would retire former tight end and head coach Mike Ditka's number 89 jersey at the Bears-Cowboys halftime ceremony.Mayer Larry Bears to retire Mike Ditka's number http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-to-retire-Mike-Ditka%E2%80%99s-number/c18079df-94dd-47ea-a68d-06a6eb0a2c24 Chicago Bears May 24, 2013 May 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130607165623/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-to-retire-Mike-Ditka%E2%80%99s-number/c18079df-94dd-47ea-a68d-06a6eb0a2c24 2013-06-07 dead The number was the last to be retired by the organization, with team chairman George McCaskey stating, "If there is going to be a last one, there is no more appropriate one than 89."Katzowitz Josh https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/22306963/mike-ditkas-retired-jersey-will-be-the-last-for-the-bears Mike Ditka's retired jersey will be the last for the Bears CBSSports.com May 26, 2013 July 30, 2013 During the ceremony, players from the 1985 Bears congratulated Ditka through messages on the videoboard.Mitchell Fred http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-1210-bears-cowboys-chicago-20131210,0,608038.story Bears' offense sizzles in 45–28 rout of Cowboys Chicago Tribune December 9, 2013 December 9, 2013 Ditka concluded his speech by saying, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. Go Bears!"Greenberg Jon https://www.espn.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/10112315/chicago-bears-retire-mike-ditka-no-89-jersey Mike Ditka gets jersey retired ESPN December 9, 2013 February 2, 2014 The two teams had split their meetings 2–2 since 2004, Dallas winning in 2004 and 2007, and Chicago winning in 2010 and 2012.https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/preview?gameId=331209003 Cowboys-Bears Preview ESPN December 9, 2013 Dallas opened the game with a 12-play, 75-yard drive ending with Tony Romo's 2-yard touchdown pass to Dez Bryant. The Bears scored the final touchdown of the first quarter on Josh McCown's 4-yard pass to Earl Bennett, the result of a 78-yard drive.Associated Press http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/09/3448037/cowboys-bears-tied-at-7-after.html Cowboys, Bears tied at 7 after 1st quarter The News & Observer December 9, 2013 December 9, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131218122849/http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/12/09/3448037/cowboys-bears-tied-at-7-after.html December 18, 2013 With 8:58 left in the first half, McCown scored on a 7-yard run to take the lead 14–7, which the Cowboys answered with Romo's 10-yard pass to Jason Witten. After Robbie Gould kicked a 27-yard field goal, the Bears scored again after McCown threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffery, who caught the ball over B. W. Webb in the back of the endzone with 0:17 left in the half. On the first drive of the third quarter, Gould kicked a 34-yard field goal, which was bolstered by Matt Forté's 5-yard touchdown catch and Brandon Marshall scoring on a 2-point conversion to increase the score to 35–14. In the fourth quarter, Michael Bush scored on a 17-yard touchdown reception, and the Cowboys responded with a 9-yard touchdown catch by Cole Beasley. Gould eventually kicked a 23-yarder, while the Cowboys scored Joseph Randle's 1-yard run with six seconds to go.https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=331209003&period=0 Dallas Cowboys vs. Chicago Bears – Play By Play ESPN February 2, 2014 On the ensuing onside kick, the ball was recovered by Marshall,https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/410260711818801152 Twitter / ChicagoBears Twitter December 9, 2013 February 2, 2014 and McCown ran the clock out to seal the 45–28 win. Week 15: at Cleveland Browns #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Fifteen: Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns – Game summary December 15 1:00 pm. EST/12:00 pm. CST Bears 0 10 7 21 Browns 3 7 14 7 FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 71,513 25 F C, flurries Jeff Triplette Fox Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin Recap, Game book First quarter CLE – Billy Cundiff 35-yard field goal, 7:26 (CLE 3–0) Second quarter CHI – Robbie Gould 23-yard field goal, 12:55 (TIE 3–3) CLE – Tashaun Gipson 44-yard interception return, Billy Cundiff XP good, 8:01 (CLE 10–3) CHI – Brandon Marshall 5-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 0:24 (TIE 10–10) Third quarter CHI – Zack Bowman 43 interception return, Robbie Gould XP good, 13:48 (CHI 17–10) CLE – Edwin Baker 2-yard run, Billy Cundiff XP good, 8:20 (TIE 17–17) CLE – T. J. Ward 51-yard fumble return, Billy Cundiff XP good, 3:40 (CLE 24–17) Fourth quarter CHI – Alshon Jeffery 45-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 10:59 (TIE 24–24) CHI – Earl Bennett 4-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 5:41 (CHI 31–24) CHI – Michael Bush 40-yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 1:55 (CHI 38–24) CLE – Josh Gordon 43-yard pass from Jason Campbell, 0:59 (CHI 38–31) Top passers CHI – Jay Cutler, 22/31, 265 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT CLE – Jason Campbell, 23/39, 273, TD, 2 INT Top rushers CHI – Matt Forté, 24 carries, 127 yards CLE – Edwin Baker, 8 carries, 38 yards Top receivers CHI – Brandon Marshall, 6 receptions, 95 yards, 1 TD CLE – Chris Ogbonnaya, 5 receptions, 39 yards Top tacklers CHI – James Anderson, 11 tackles CLE – D'Qwell Jackson, 6 tackles right horizontal left/right/center Controversy erupted over whether Jay Cutler (left) or Josh McCown (right) should be the starting quarterback left/right/center 187 Cutler Quinnan8.jpg 153 Josh McCown (cropped).JPG Jay Cutler made his return to action against the 4–9 Cleveland Browns,Campbell Rich http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-trestman-optimistic-cutler-will-start-20131211,0,717154.story Barring a setback, Cutler to start vs. Browns Chicago Tribune December 11, 2013 December 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131212115512/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-trestman-optimistic-cutler-will-start-20131211,0,717154.story December 12, 2013 dead a move that was criticized by fans. In November, a poll conducted by the Chicago Sun-Times revealed that fans favored Josh McCown with 66.87 percent, with Cutler earning 29.31 percent.Gilmer Marcus http://voices.suntimes.com/sports/inside-the-bears/poll-results-who-you-picked-to-start-for-the-bears/ Poll Results: Who you picked to start for the Bears Chicago Sun-Times November 8, 2013 December 15, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131216005854/http://voices.suntimes.com/sports/inside-the-bears/poll-results-who-you-picked-to-start-for-the-bears/ December 16, 2013 On December 9, ESPN analyst Skip Bayless tweeted, "As much as I've supported Vanderbilt's own Jay Cutler, I must admit Josh McCown runs this offense like he owns it." Bleacher Report's Dilan Ames stated that although Cutler is the better quarterback, his injury tendencies and inability to play a full season since 2009 had affected him, along with the statistics comparison between the two quarterbacks: Cutler has recorded 1,908 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions, while McCown has thrown for 1,809 yards, 13 touchdowns and one interception.Ames Dilan https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1883483-breaking-down-why-the-chicago-bears-should-ditch-jay-cutler-for-josh-mccown Breaking Down Why the Chicago Bears Should Ditch Jay Cutler for Josh McCown Bleacher Report December 9, 2013 December 15, 2013 However, Brandon Marshall defended Cutler's status as the starter, stating:Brown Larry http://larrybrownsports.com/football/brandon-marshall-jay-cutler-quarterback-josh-mccown/213479 Brandon Marshall: Jay Cutler is our starting quarterback, not Josh McCown Larry Brown Sports December 9, 2013 December 15, 2013 "Yes, Josh is doing well. You have to give him credit – he's playing lights out – one of the best quarterbacks playing right now. But Jay Cutler, he's a special guy. There are some things he can do that other quarterbacks can't. That's the physical part. But I put Jay Cutler in any room in the NFL, and he's the smartest guy in the room. So he brings a lot to the table. McCown also acknowledged his backup position on the team, and told the Chicago Tribune, "The way that I serve my team is to play when the starter is not healthy. Jay is our starting quarterback, there is no doubt about that."Patra Kevin https://www.nfl.com/news/josh-mccown-i-m-chicago-bears-backup-quarterback-0ap2000000284030 Josh McCown: I'm Chicago Bears' backup quarterback National Football League November 18, 2013 December 15, 2013 The Bears' opening drive ended at Cleveland's 14-yard line when Cutler had his pass tipped in the endzone by T. J. Ward and intercepted by Tashaun Gipson. The Browns then scored on Billy Cundiff's 35-yard field goal, which was tied by Robbie Gould kicking a 23-yarder. Eventually, the Bears reached the Browns' 24-yard line on another drive, and after a penalty on Alshon Jeffery forced the Bears to kick a 46-yard field goal, the score was nullified by Corey Wootton's holding penalty, forcing Chicago to punt. With 8:01 in the first half, Cutler was again intercepted by Gipson, who returned the pick 44 yards for a touchdown and the 10–3 lead. With 24 seconds remaining in the half, Cutler connected on a 5-yard touchdown pass with Marshall to close the half at 10–10. Cutler ended the first half with 13 of 19 passes completed for 168 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Early in the third quarter, Jason Campbell's pass for Greg Little was intercepted by Zack Bowman and returned 43 yards for the score. Cleveland's Edwin Baker eventually scored his first career NFL touchdown on a 2-yard run, and the Browns added to the score when Billy Winn punched the ball from Martellus Bennett, and Ward returned the fumble 52 yards for the 24–17 advantage.Mitchell Fred http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-1216-bears-browns-chicago-20131216,0,996671.story Cutler, Bears rally for 38–31 victory Chicago Tribune December 15, 2013 December 15, 2013 Eventually, Cutler guided the Bears from their own 5-yard line, culminating in a 45-yard touchdown pass to Jeffery after Gipson made an ill-timed leap and Julian Posey being unable to interrupt the playFinley Patrick https://www.suntimes.com/24396880-606/bears-score-three-straight-tds-hold-on-for-38-31-win.html Bears score three-straight TDs, hold on for 38–31 win Chicago Sun-Times December 15, 2013 December 15, 2013 with 10:59 remaining.Withers Tom https://news.yahoo.com/cutler-returns-leads-bears-past-browns-38-31-212203599--spt.html Cutler returns, leads Bears past Browns 38–31 Yahoo! News December 15, 2013 December 15, 2013 With 5:41 left in the game, Cutler threw a 5-yard pass to Earl Bennett to take the 31–24 lead, which was extended by Michael Bush on a 40-yard touchdown run. Cutler's touchdown pass to Bennett was the twenty-ninth passing touchdown of the season, which ties the team record set in 1947 and 1995.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Postgame-notes-Bears-at-Browns/73106801-a769-4fc2-887d-ad9318fad80e Postgame notes: Bears at Browns Chicago Bears December 16, 2013 December 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131217043123/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Postgame-notes-Bears-at-Browns/73106801-a769-4fc2-887d-ad9318fad80e December 17, 2013 dead mdy-all With 1:03 to go, Campbell threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Josh Gordon, but the Bears recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the victory, 38–31.Florjancic Matt http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Game-Recap-Bears-38-Browns-31/24f772de-ff89-4e01-9421-e71145562f6c Game Recap: Bears 38, Browns 31 Cleveland Browns December 15, 2013 December 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131216004344/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Game-Recap-Bears-38-Browns-31/24f772de-ff89-4e01-9421-e71145562f6c December 16, 2013 dead mdy-all The win marked the third time since 1970 that the Bears won all four games against an AFC division, and the first since 1986. The following night, the Bears would jump to first place of the NFC North after the Lions were defeated by the Ravens. The Bears had the opportunity to clinch the division in week sixteen by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles, in addition to losses by the Packers and Lions.https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-playoff-scenarios-for-week-16-0ap2000000299945 NFL playoff scenarios for Week 16 National Football League December 17, 2013 December 17, 2013 Week 16: at Philadelphia Eagles #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Sixteen: Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary December 22 8:30 pm. EST/7:30 pm. CST Bears 0 3 8 0 Eagles 21 3 9 21 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 69,144 62 F C, cloudy Mike Carey NBC Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya Recap, Game book First quarter PHI – Riley Cooper, 5-yard pass from Nick Foles, Alex Henery XP good, 10:00 (PHI 7–0) PHI – LeSean McCoy, 1 yard run, Alex Henery XP good, 7:48 (PHI 14–0) PHI – Brent Celek, 10-yard pass from Foles, Alex Henery XP good, 1:33 (PHI 21–0) Second quarter PHI – Alex Henery 49-yard field goal, 1:10 (PHI 24–0) CHI – Robbie Gould 50-yard field goal, 0:03 (PHI 24–3) Third quarter PHI – Matt Forté tackled in end zone by Cedric Thornton for a safety, 9:52 (PHI 26–3) PHI – McCoy, 1 yard run, Alex Henery XP good, 7:17 (PHI 33–3) CHI – Brandon Marshall, 6-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Cutler pass to Earl Bennett for two-point conversion good, 0:00 (PHI 33–11) Fourth quarter PHI – Chris Polk, 11-yard run, Alex Henery XP good, 11:19 (PHI 40–11) PHI – Brandon Boykin, 54-yard interception return, Alex Henery XP good, 8:10 (PHI 47–11) PHI – Bryce Brown, 65-yard run, Henery XP good, 6:14 (PHI 54–11) Top passers Top passers CHI – Jay Cutler – 20/35, 222 yards, TD, INT PHI – Nick Foles – 21/25, 230 yards, 2 TD Top rushers CHI – Matt Forté – 9 rushes, 29 yards PHI – LeSean McCoy – 18 rushes, 133 yards, 2 TD Top receivers CHI – Martellus Bennett – 5 receptions, 85 yards; Alshon Jeffery – 6 receptions, 76 yards PHI – Brent Celek – 3 receptions, 58 yards, TD; McCoy – 6 receptions, 29 yards Top tacklers CHI – Chris Conte – 10 tackles PHI – Bradley Fletcher – 7 tackles Chicago entered week sixteen with a chance to clinch the NFC North in the event that the Packers and Lions lost. The Packers and Lions eventually lost to the Steelers and Giants, respectively, putting the Bears in position to win the division by defeating the Eagles.Neveau James http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Bears-Can-Clinch-NFC-North-Thanks-to-Packers-Lions-Losses-236960291.html Bears Can Clinch NFC North Thanks to Packers, Lions Losses NBC Sports December 22, 2013 December 23, 2013 The last game between the Bears and Eagles was in 2011, when the Bears won 30–24; the Bears also lead the all-time series 30–12–1, though the Eagles had won six of the last ten meetings.Edwards Rob http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/philadelphia_eagles_vs_chicago_bears_week_16_odds_preview_prediction.html Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears, Week 16 odds, preview, prediction New Jersey On-Line December 21, 2013 December 23, 2013 The Bears fell behind early in the first quarter when Nick Foles threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Riley Cooper with 9:54 to go, followed by Devin Hester getting the ball stripped on the ensuing kickoff and Cary Williams recovering the loose ball. LeSean McCoy eventually scored on a 1-yard run with 7:44 in the first, and Philadelphia added to the scoring with Foles throwing a 10-yard touchdown pass to Brent Celek. After Alex Henery kicked a 49-yard field goal, the Bears scored their first points of the game with Robbie Gould's 50-yard field goal on the last play of the first half. In the second half, the Eagles scored off a safety after Cedric Thornton tackled Matt Forté. Philadelphia scored again after McCoy recorded another rushing touchdown. The Bears scored their first touchdown after Jay Cutler threw a 6-yard pass to Brandon Marshall, followed by a two-point conversion off Cutler's pass to Earl Bennett. With 11:19 remaining, Chris Polk scored on a 10-yard run to increase the score to 40–11, added by Brandon Boykin intercepting Cutler and scoring on a 54-yard return. Afterwards, Josh McCown filled in for Cutler.Mitchell Fred http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-eagles-game-spt-1223-20131223,0,2557961.story Eagles rout Bears with NFC North title at stake Chicago Tribune December 22, 2013 December 22, 2013 The Eagles scored again after Bryce Brown ran 65 yards for the touchdown to make the final score 54–11, the biggest blowout since a 47–0 loss to the Houston Oilers in 1977 and the second-most points allowed in team history, behind a 55–20 loss to Detroit in 1997. The Bears failed to score 18 points for the first time in 2013, while allowing a season-high five sacks. Chicago also allowed two 100-yard rushers in the same game for the first time since 1976 against the Denver Broncos, with Norris Weese (120 yards) and Otis Armstrong (116 yards) guiding the Broncos to 28–14 win.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197612120chi.htm Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears - December 12th, 1976 Pro-Football-Reference.com 26 March 2023 After the game, Marc Trestman stated, "We are a team that was ready to play this game and we played a terrible football game for lack of a better word. I'm not going to use any word other than that. We were terrible in all three phases. We didn't play well in any phase of football."Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-gouged-by-Eagles-but-are-still-alive/d39f08e4-7261-4202-8dd5-6559f2936f06 Bears gouged by Eagles, but are still alive Chicago Bears December 22, 2013 December 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131224112614/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-gouged-by-Eagles-but-are-still-alive/d39f08e4-7261-4202-8dd5-6559f2936f06 December 24, 2013 dead mdy-all Week 17: vs. Green Bay Packers #eee #eee Chicago Bears 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week Seventeen: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears – Game summary December 29 3:25 pm. CST Packers 0 13 7 13 Bears 7 0 14 7 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 62,708 26 F C, rain/snow mix Clete Blakeman Fox Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver Recap, Game book First quarter CHI – Matt Forté 4-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 02:12 (CHI 7–0) Second quarter GB – Mason Crosby 33-yard field goal good, 08:04 (CHI 7–3) GB – Jarrett Boykin 15-yard run, Mason Crosby XP good, 03:34 (GB 10–7) GB – Mason Crosby 27-yard field goal good, 00:07 (GB 13–7) Third quarter CHI – Matt Forté 5-yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 10:51 (CHI 14–13) GB – Randall Cobb 7 yd. TD pass from Aaron Rodgers, Mason Crosby XP good, 07:32 (GB 20–14) CHI – Matt Forté 1 yard run, Robbie Gould XP good, 05:07 (CHI 21–20) Fourth quarter CHI – Brandon Marshall 5-yard pass from Jay Cutler, Robbie Gould XP good, 15:00 (CHI 28–20) GB – Eddie Lacy 6-yard run, Mason Crosby XP good, 11:43 (CHI 28–27) GB – Randall Cobb 48-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, Mason Crosby XP good, 00:46 (GB 33–28) Top passers GB – Aaron Rodgers – 25/39, 318 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT CHI – Jay Cutler – 15/24, 226 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT Top rushers GB – James Starks – 11 carries, 88 yards CHI – Matt Forté – 22 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD Top receivers GB – Jordy Nelson – 10 receptions, 161 yards CHI – Alshon Jeffery – 3 receptions, 80 yards Top tacklers GB – Mike Neal – 5 tackles, 1 assists CHI – James Anderson – 12 tackles, 1 sack In the season-ender against the Packers for the NFC North title, Aaron Rodgers made his return to action for the first time since week 9 against the Bears, who intend to sweep the Packers for the first time since 2007.Joniak Jeff https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/27/joniaks-keys-to-the-game-bears-vs-packers-2/ Joniak's Keys to the Game – Bears Vs. Packers WBBM-TV December 27, 2013 August 24, 2014 The Packers had fallen to 2–5–1 without Rodgers, and entered the game with a 7–7–1 record.Reuters https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/12/27/preview-akron-at-south-carolina/ Preview: Packers at Bears Chicago Tribune December 27, 2013 August 24, 2014 After the Bears punted on the opening drive, the Packers reached Chicago's five-yard line, but Rodgers was intercepted by Chris Conte. Chicago scored on the following possession with Forté's four-yard run. In the second quarter, Rodgers was intercepted by Tim Jennings. After the Packers scored on Mason Crosby's 33-yard field goal, Devin Hester fumbled on the kickoff, but recovered; the Bears would be forced to punt. After Green Bay reached Chicago's 17-yard line, Rodgers was hit by Julius Peppers,https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=331229003&period=0 Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears – Play by Play ESPN August 29, 2014 with the ball leaving his hand as his arm went forward; the players did not attempt to recover the ball, as if it was an incompletion, but the referees did not consider the play dead. Jarrett Boykin subsequently picked up the ball, and scored on the play.Burke Chris https://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2013/12/29/jarrett-boykin-green-bay-packers-touchdown-chicago-bears Jarrett Boykin scores one of season's oddest touchdowns off Aaron Rodgers fumble Sports Illustrated December 29, 2013 August 29, 2014 On the Bears' next drive, Cutler's pass to Alshon Jeffery was stripped by Tramon Williams, and was recovered by Morgan Burnett. Crosby scored the final score of the first half with a 27-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Bears regained the lead with Forté's five-yard touchdown run. Both teams exchanged scores on the next two drives of the game, with the Packers scoring on Rodgers' seven-yard touchdown throw to Randall Cobb, followed by Forté's one-yard touchdown run, ending the quarter with the Bears leading 21–20. On the first play of the final quarter, Cutler threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Marshall, which the Packers retaliated with Eddie Lacy's six-yard touchdown run. After the Bears punted, the Packers reached the Bears' 48-yard line with 48 seconds left. Defensive coordinator Mel Tucker called a blitz,Hoge Adam https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/12/29/hoge-fitting-ending-to-dreadful-defensive-season/ Hoge: Fitting End To Dreadful Defensive Season WBBM-TV December 29, 2013 August 29, 2014 but Conte failed to apply man-to-man coverage, allowing Cobb to score the game-winning touchdown.Hagh David https://www.chicagotribune.com/2014/01/05/chris-conte-takes-responsibility-seeks-resurrection/ Chris Conte takes responsibility, seeks resurrection Chicago Tribune January 5, 2014 August 29, 2014 However, the Packers failed the two-point conversion, making the score 33–28. The Bears received the ball with 38 seconds left, and reached the Packers' 45-yard line, where Cutler's Hail Mary passJones Lindsay H. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/29/nfl-week-17-packers-bears-aaron-rodgers-jay-cutler/4243675/ Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past Bears, into playoffs USA Today December 29, 2013 August 29, 2014 for Marshall was intercepted by Sam Shields as time expired. The season marked the sixth time in the previous seven years the Bears missed the playoffs.https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=331229003 Packers get healthy in time to beat Bears for NFC North title ESPN August 29, 2014 Despite forcing two turnovers,https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=331229003 Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears – Box Score ESPN August 29, 2014 the Bears defense allowed the Packers to record 473 yards, convert 9 of 18 third down plays, a 35:09 time of possession and run 76 plays in comparison to Chicago's 49.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-stunned-by-late-Packers-rally/99ea9711-59f7-444e-8a1b-c253190b3cce Bears stunned by late Packers rally Chicago Bears December 29, 2013 August 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006132725/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-stunned-by-late-Packers-rally/99ea9711-59f7-444e-8a1b-c253190b3cce October 6, 2014 dead mdy-all Standings Division CHI Conference CHI Statistics Statistically, the Bears offense greatly improved from its 2012 counterpart. The 2013 offense ended the year with the second-best scoring offense with 445 points, behind the Denver Broncos; the previous year the Bears offense ranked 16th at 375 total points and 23.4 PPG. The 2012 team also was ranked 29th in passing yards with 2999, while the 2013 team improved to fifth with 4,281 yards.https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team?season=2012 NFL Team Total Offense Statistics – 2012 ESPN December 31, 2013https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team NFL Team Total Offense Statistics – 2013 ESPN December 31, 2013 The offense also broke team records in total yards (6,109), passing yards (4,450), passing touchdowns (32), first downs (344)Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Long-named-to-PFF-All-Rookie-Team/f1d360be-db5b-4d85-b8b8-ded4a3ac6af0 Long named to PFF All-Rookie Team Chicago Bears January 8, 2014 January 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140109014955/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Long-named-to-PFF-All-Rookie-Team/f1d360be-db5b-4d85-b8b8-ded4a3ac6af0 January 9, 2014 dead mdy-all and passer rating (96.9), while falling short of the 1985 team's record of points scored in a season by 11, ending with 445.Jahns Adam Finley Patrick Potash Mark https://www.suntimes.com/sports/24693737-419/final-look-in-2013-at-the-exciting-but-disappointing-bears.html Final look in 2013 at the exciting but disappointing Bears Chicago Sun-Times December 31, 2013 February 22, 2014 However, the defense struggled mightily throughout the season, ranking 30th in the NFL,Harrison Elliot https://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story/0ap2000000329583/article/nfc-north-free-agency-needs-hakeem-nicks-to-detroit-lions NFC North free agency needs: Hakeem Nicks to Detroit Lions? National Football League February 27, 2014 March 10, 2014 with injuries ending the seasons of five players: defensive tackles Henry Melton and Nick Collins, cornerbacks Kelvin Hayden and Charles Tillman, and linebacker D. J. Williams.Eurich Matt https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1919786-how-chicago-bears-can-get-the-most-out-of-shea-mcclellin-in-2014-15 How Chicago Bears Can Get the Most Out of Shea McClellin in 2014–15 Bleacher Report January 13, 2014 January 14, 2014 After having the fifth-ranked defense in the league in 2012,https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team?season=2012 NFL Team Total Defense Statistics – 2012 ESPN December 31, 2013 the 2013 team allowed franchise-records in yards allowed (6,313), rushing yards allowed (2,583)Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Improving-defense-a-top-priority/48521138-22fd-4526-a404-1960071e0fa6 Improving defense a top priority Chicago Bears January 4, 2014 January 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140106042350/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Improving-defense-a-top-priority/48521138-22fd-4526-a404-1960071e0fa6 January 6, 2014 dead mdy-all and points (478), ranking 29th in the NFL in points allowed per game with 29.9. The team also allowed a league-worst 5.35 rushing yards per carry,Haugh David https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/12/30/emotions-aside-bears-must-say-bye-to-mel-tucker/ Emotions aside, Bears must say bye to Mel Tucker Chicago Tribune December 30, 2013 December 31, 2013 making the 2013 Bears the only team in the NFL to allow five yards per carry during the season.https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2014/09/07/new-faces-same-issues-for-defense/a9tj2ld/?__xsl=/print.xsl New faces, same issues for defense Daily Chronicle September 8, 2014 September 12, 2014 In third-down stops, the Bears ranked 25th. Additionally, the defense tied the Jacksonville Jaguars for the fewest sacks in the league with 31. Regarding the defense, Chicago Tribune writer Steve Rosenbloom wrote, "Under Angelo and Smith, the Bears couldn't win enough games where they needed only three offensive touchdowns. Under Emery and Trestman, the Bears couldn't win enough games where they needed to hold opponents to only three offensive touchdowns."Rosenbloom Steve http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosenblog/chi-chicago-bears-defense-rosenbloom-20131230,0,6484611.column Do you trust Emery and Trestman to fix the defense? Chicago Tribune December 31, 2013 December 31, 2013 Position reviews Together, quarterbacks Jay Cutler and Josh McCown broke team records in touchdown passes (32), passing yards (4,450), completion percentage (64.4) and passer rating (96.9). Individually, in eleven games, Cutler completed 63.1 percent of his passes for 2,621 yards with 19 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a career-high 89.2 passer rating. In the other five games, McCown completed 66.8 percent of passes for 1,829 yards, 13 touchdowns, one interception, and a 109 passer rating, which ranked third in the NFL behind Denver's Peyton Manning and Philadelphia's Nick Foles.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-QBs-had-unprecedented-success/a8fb40f6-b1c3-4788-ad46-cbd1eff33eae Bears QBs had unprecedented success Chicago Bears January 14, 2014 February 22, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20170122000508/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-QBs-had-unprecedented-success/a8fb40f6-b1c3-4788-ad46-cbd1eff33eae January 22, 2017 Running back Matt Forte had 1,339 rushing yards, a career-high, while wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery had 1,200 receiving yards each, as the Bears became the first team to accomplish the feat since the 2002 Buffalo Bills.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalk-talk/article-1/When-will-Gould-break-scoring-mark/4ad09df9-f0cd-4b04-a834-a5c0aea660b2 When will Gould break scoring mark? Chicago Bears January 22, 2014 January 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140126001135/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalk-talk/article-1/When-will-Gould-break-scoring-mark/4ad09df9-f0cd-4b04-a834-a5c0aea660b2 January 26, 2014 dead mdy-all Marshall was also ranked the best receiver by Pro Football Focus with a score of 37.8, 13.1 higher than Green Bay's Jordy Nelson. The offensive line was also drastically changed from its 2012 counterpart, allowing the fourth-fewest sacks in the league with 30,Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Offensive-line-excelled-in-2013/3f011a16-6217-4f10-943c-139a43b1be58 Offensive line excelled in 2013 Chicago Bears January 27, 2014 January 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140131091327/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Offensive-line-excelled-in-2013/3f011a16-6217-4f10-943c-139a43b1be58 January 31, 2014 dead mdy-all compared to allowing the eighth-most in 2012 with 44.http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=OFFENSIVE_LINE&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=2&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=PASSING_SACKS_ALLOWED&tabSeq=2&season=2012&role=TM&Submit=Go&archive=true&conference=null&defensiveStatisticCategory=null&qualified=false NFL Stats: by Team Category National Football League August 17, 2014 On special teams, Robbie Gould tied his team record for the highest field goal percentage with 89.7 by converting 26 of 29 field goals. Gould also became the second player in franchise history to reach 1,000 career points during the season. However, punter Adam Podlesh ranked 33rd in the league in gross average punting yards with 40.6. In comparison with his 2012 stats, Podlesh was 18th in the league in net punting average with 39.4 yards, 34 punts landing inside the 20-yard line with 6 touchbacks. In 2013, he dropped to 29th in the former category with 37.9 yards, 27 punts inside the 20 and four fewer touchbacks. The punting corps also ranked last in the league in gross punting with 40 yards.Arkush Hub http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2014/01/24/review-bears-special-teams-again-among-leagues-best/ahuos1n/ https://archive.today/20150522023948/http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2014/01/24/review-bears-special-teams-again-among-leagues-best/ahuos1n/ dead May 22, 2015 Review: Bears special teams again among league's best Morris Daily Herald January 24, 2014 February 25, 2014 In the return game, Devin Hester led the league in kickoff return yards with 1,442 and was fifth in kickoff return average with 27.7 yards. Linebacker Blake Costanzo led all Bears gunners with 17 tackles. Cornerback Sherrick McManis ranked second with 15, followed by safety Craig Steltz (14), receiver Eric Weems (13) and safety Anthony Walters (10). Ultimately, the Bears' special teams ranked 23rd in the NFL, leading the league in kickoff coverage after allowing 18.7 yards per return.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Gould-gave-Bears-leg-to-stand-on/32155a21-a626-427d-a009-cf250a769a5c Gould gave Bears leg to stand on Chicago Bears January 31, 2014 January 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140218212839/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Gould-gave-Bears-leg-to-stand-on/32155a21-a626-427d-a009-cf250a769a5c February 18, 2014 dead mdy-all Awards and records Awards On December 27, Brandon Marshall and Matt Forte were named to the 2014 Pro Bowl, the fewest Bears sent since 2009, when two were also sent, and the first time a Bears defensive player was not invited since 2004.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Forte-Marshall-voted-to-Pro-Bowl/b31a7a36-b31a-4559-a97b-711d6c1b313b Forte, Marshall voted to Pro Bowl Chicago Bears December 27, 2013 December 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131229030140/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Forte-Marshall-voted-to-Pro-Bowl/b31a7a36-b31a-4559-a97b-711d6c1b313b 2013-12-29 dead On January 14, 2014, Marshall and Forte were named to the Pro Football Writers Association's All-NFC Team.Neveau James http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Marshall-Forte-Named-to-All-NFC-Team-by-PFWA-239955761.html Marshall, Forte Named to All-NFC Team by PFWA WMAQ-TV January 13, 2014 January 14, 2014 On January 3, 2014, the Associated Press released its annual All-Pro team, with no Bears named.Rosenthal Gregg https://www.nfl.com/news/2013-all-pro-teams-0ap2000000308570 2013 All-Pro teams National Football League January 3, 2014 January 6, 2014 On January 9, 2014, Alshon Jeffery was named to the Pro Bowl after an injury to Calvin Johnson.Wiederer Dan http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-receiver-alshon-jeffery-pro-bowl-20140109,0,6163457.story Bears receiver Jeffery gets Pro Bowl invite Chicago Tribune January 9, 2014 January 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140109204945/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-receiver-alshon-jeffery-pro-bowl-20140109,0,6163457.story January 9, 2014 dead Jeffery was later named the PFWA's Most Improved Player on January 17.Hoge Adam https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/01/17/alshon-jeffery-voted-nfls-most-improved-player/ Alshon Jeffery Voted NFL's Most Improved Player WBBM-TV January 17, 2014 January 17, 2014 On January 20, Tim Jennings and Kyle Long were named to the Pro Bowl, replacing Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks, who advanced to Super Bowl XLVIII and Mike Iupati suffered an injury, respectively.Biggs Brad http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-tim-jennings-pro-bowl-20140120,0,1774021.story Bears' Jennings, Long named to Pro Bowl Chicago Tribune January 20, 2014 January 20, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140121010710/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-tim-jennings-pro-bowl-20140120,0,1774021.story January 21, 2014 dead Long's invitation marked the first time a Bears rookie was invited since special teamer Johnny Knox in 2009, and the first offensive rookie since Gale Sayers in 1965.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalk-talk/article-1/Can-Bears-negotiate-with-McCown/168557b4-9b86-491b-9f22-0fd7136f13d2 Can Bears negotiate with McCown? Chicago Bears January 21, 2014 January 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125021843/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/chalk-talk/article-1/Can-Bears-negotiate-with-McCown/168557b4-9b86-491b-9f22-0fd7136f13d2 January 25, 2014 dead mdy-all The four offensive Pro Bowlers are the most sent by the Bears since 1985, when Jim McMahon, Walter Payton, Jay Hilgenberg and Jim Covert were invited to the game.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Kyle-Long-heading-to-Pro-Bowl/45c76091-a3a1-48a5-b2ca-509e316d1268 Kyle Long heading to Pro Bowl Chicago Bears January 20, 2014 January 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124023509/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Kyle-Long-heading-to-Pro-Bowl/45c76091-a3a1-48a5-b2ca-509e316d1268 January 24, 2014 dead mdy-all Forte, Marshall and Jeffery's invitations also marked the first time since 1985 the Bears sent multiple skill position players, and the most sent by the team since 1963 with Bill Wade, Joe Marconi and Mike Ditka. Forte, Marshall and Jeffery were eventually drafted in the fantasy draft by Team Rice, while Long and Jennings were assigned to Team Sanders.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Pro-Bowl-draft-splits-Bears-stars/683999b6-1de2-4ae7-839b-6d984586a55d Pro Bowl draft splits Bears stars Chicago Bears January 23, 2014 January 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125110213/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Pro-Bowl-draft-splits-Bears-stars/683999b6-1de2-4ae7-839b-6d984586a55d January 25, 2014 dead mdy-all In the 22–21 victory for Team Rice, Forte ran for 31 yards on six attempts while catching three passes for 24 yards. Jeffery and Marshall recorded two and one catch for 22 and 21 yards, respectively. For Team Sanders, Jennings recorded three tackles, while Long assisted in shoving Cam Newton into the endzone.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Forte-Jeffery-Marshall-win-Pro-Bowl/f10f6453-9c6b-44e8-a6e3-5087ebcdb66c Forte, Jeffery, Marshall win Pro Bowl Chicago Bears January 26, 2014 January 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140130085452/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Forte-Jeffery-Marshall-win-Pro-Bowl/f10f6453-9c6b-44e8-a6e3-5087ebcdb66c January 30, 2014 dead mdy-all On January 8, 2014, Long was named to the Pro Football Focus All-Rookie Team. On January 15, Gil Brandt named Long to the NFL.com All-Rookie Team.Brandt Gil https://www.nfl.com/news/eddie-lacy-keenan-allen-ziggy-ansah-make-all-rookie-team-0ap2000000313808 Eddie Lacy, Keenan Allen, Ziggy Ansah make All-Rookie Team National Football League January 16, 2014 January 16, 2014 On January 24, Josh McCown and Matt Slauson were named to the USA Today All-Joe Team, which honors players who have never been invited to a Pro Bowl.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/McCown-Slauson-on-All-Joe-team/5203d799-d6ec-4538-8cd1-bfc7e54d7bf9 McCown, Slauson on 'All-Joe' team Chicago Bears January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160306202105/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/McCown-Slauson-on-All-Joe-team/5203d799-d6ec-4538-8cd1-bfc7e54d7bf9 March 6, 2016 Prior to the 3rd NFL Honors, Matt Forte was nominated for FedEx Ground Player of the Year against Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy and Kansas City's Jamaal Charles,Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Forte-a-finalist-for-FedEx-Award/43aa129f-01b6-445b-8240-569c5de20212 Forte a finalist for FedEx Award Chicago Bears January 6, 2014 February 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140114084435/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Forte-a-finalist-for-FedEx-Award/43aa129f-01b6-445b-8240-569c5de20212 2014-01-14 dead but lost to McCoy.Smith Alex http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/LeSean-McCoy-Wins-FedEx-Ground-Award/023f2d21-dfc2-4b88-a061-bca0757928bd LeSean McCoy Wins FedEx Ground Award Philadelphia Eagles February 1, 2014 February 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140220081535/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/LeSean-McCoy-Wins-FedEx-Ground-Award/023f2d21-dfc2-4b88-a061-bca0757928bd 2014-02-20 dead During the show, Charles Tillman was awarded the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award for his charitable work in the Chicago area.Rosenthal Gregg https://www.nfl.com/news/charles-tillman-wins-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-0ap2000000321596 Charles Tillman wins Walter Payton Man of the Year National Football League February 1, 2014 February 2, 2014 Weekly awards In week two against the Vikings, Devin Hester was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on September 18.Wiederer Dan http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-09-18/sports/chi-bears-devin-hester-named-player-of-the-week-20130918_1_devin-hester-nfc-special-teams-player-opening-kickoff https://web.archive.org/web/20140107011623/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-09-18/sports/chi-bears-devin-hester-named-player-of-the-week-20130918_1_devin-hester-nfc-special-teams-player-opening-kickoff dead January 7, 2014 Bears return specialist Devin Hester named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Chicago Tribune September 18, 2013 January 6, 2014 In week nine against the Packers, Shea McClellin recorded three sacks, and was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on November 6.Gantt Darin https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/06/shea-mcclellin-wins-nfc-defensive-player-honors/ Shea McClellin wins NFC defensive player honors Profootballtalk.com November 6, 2013 January 6, 2014 After scoring five touchdowns in week fourteen against the Cowboys, the most by a Bears quarterback since Jack Concannon in 1972, Josh McCown was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week on December 11.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/McCown-wins-player-of-week-honors/650a00cd-24b4-41ff-a396-60b4d230a9b3 McCown wins player of week honors Chicago Bears December 11, 2013 December 11, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20170121234937/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/McCown-wins-player-of-week-honors/650a00cd-24b4-41ff-a396-60b4d230a9b3 January 21, 2017 Records Team Season The Bears offense broke four team records in 2013: the most total yards with 6,109, the most passing yards with 4,450, the most passing touchdowns with 32, and the most first downs with 344. The defense set three franchise records during the season, which included allowing the most yards in team history with 6,313, along with the most rushing yards allowed with 2,583, and the most points allowed with 478. Individual Game In week one against the Bengals, Robbie Gould kicked and made the longest field goal attempt in franchise and Soldier Field history with a 58-yard attempt made in week one against the Bengals. In week two, Devin Hester set a franchise record for the most kick return yards in a game with 249 kickoff return yards against the Vikings. The previous record of 225 yards was also held by Hester.http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0916-bears-special-teams-20130916,0,4006741.story Hester takes anger out on Vikings Chicago Tribune September 15, 2013 September 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130915235255/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0916-bears-special-teams-20130916,0,4006741.story September 15, 2013 dead In week thirteen against Minnesota, Alshon Jeffery broke the franchise record for the most receiving yards in a game.Mayer Larry http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Larry-Mayers-Bears-Vikings-game-blog/8124c0c4-4817-451e-8953-6cdf2cb14cb6 Larry Mayer's Bears-Vikings game blog Chicago Bears December 1, 2013 December 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203082607/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Larry-Mayers-Bears-Vikings-game-blog/8124c0c4-4817-451e-8953-6cdf2cb14cb6 December 3, 2013 dead mdy-all Staff 2013 Chicago Bears #03182f white #df6108 Secretary of the board of directors – Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman – George McCaskey President/CEO – Ted Phillips general manager – Phil Emery Vice president of football administration/general counsel – Cliff Stein Director of pro personnel – Kevin Turks Assistant director of pro personnel – Dwayne Joseph Director of college scouting – Marty Barrett Head coach – Marc Trestman Assistant head coach/special teams coordinator – Joe DeCamillis Offensive coordinator/offensive line – Aaron Kromer Quarterbacks – Matt Cavanaugh Running backs – Skip Peete Wide receivers – Mike Groh Tight ends – Andy Bischoff Assistant offensive line – Pat Meyer Offensive quality control – Brendan Nugent Offensive quality control – Carson Walch Defensive coordinator – Mel Tucker Defensive line – Mike Phair Assistant defensive line – Michael Sinclair Linebackers – Tim Tibesar Defensive backs – Jon Hoke Defensive quality control – Chris Harris Defensive quality control – Sean Desai Assistant special teams – Dwayne Stukes Strength and conditioning – Mike Clark Strength and conditioning assistant – Jim Arthur Conditioning assistant – Phil Brauch Final roster 2013 Chicago Bears 53 5 8  6 Jay Cutler 12 Josh McCown  2 Jordan Palmer 29 Michael Bush 43 Tony Fiammetta FB 32 Michael Ford American football y 22 Matt Forté 80 Earl Bennett 17 Alshon Jeffery 15 Brandon Marshall 14 Eric Weems 82 Chris Williams wide receiver 10 Marquess Wilson y 83 Martellus Bennett 88 Dante Rosario 60 Taylor Boggs C 62 Eben Britton G/T 78 James Brown American football guard T/G 74 Jermon Bushrod T 63 Roberto Garza C 76 Joe Long American football T 75 Kyle Long y G 67 Jordan Mills y T 79 Jonathan Scott American football T 68 Matt Slauson G 91 David Bass American football y DE 97 Landon Cohen DT 99 Shea McClellin DE 95 Cheta Ozougwu DE 92 Stephen Paea DT 90 Julius Peppers DE 96 Jay Ratliff DT 94 Cornelius Washington y DE 98 Corey Wootton DT/DE 50 James Anderson American football OLB 57 Jon Bostic y MLB 55 Lance Briggs OLB 52 Blake Costanzo OLB 53 Jerry Franklin MLB 59 Khaseem Greene y OLB 38 Zack Bowman CB 47 Chris Conte FS 31 Isaiah Frey CB 26 Tim Jennings CB 39 Derrick Martin CB 27 Sherrick McManis CB 20 Craig Steltz SS 37 Anthony Walters American football FS 21 Major Wright SS  9 Robbie Gould K 23 Devin Hester RS 65 Patrick Mannelly LS  8 Adam Podlesh P 93 Nate Collins DT IR 24 Kelvin Hayden CB IR 69 Henry Melton DT IR 33 Charles Tillman CB IR-DFR 58 D. J. Williams linebacker MLB IR 36 Sean Cattouse S 70 Rogers Gaines y T 30 Demontre Hurst y CB 84 Fendi Onobun TE 72 Tracy Robertson DT 81 Terrence Toliver WR 25 C. J. Wilson cornerback y CB 49 Lawrence Wilson LB Footnotes References 30em External links http://www.chicagobears.com Chicago Bears Report at ESPN Chicago Chicago Bears Team Page on NFL.com 2013 Chicago Bears at Pro Football Reference Category:2013 NFL season by team Category:Chicago Bears seasons Category:2013 in sports in Illinois Category:2013 in Chicago