Bears downgrade CB Jaylon Johnson from questionable
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Whether it’s fighting through injuries or lining up at running back, DJ Moore is willing to do whatever it takes for the Chicago Bears. Is the banged-up receiver playing Sunday?
Our Take: The Athletic’s theme for the week for each team is their breakout player. For the Bears, that is obviously quarterback Caleb Williams. He has had his ups and downs this season, but with Ben Johnson at the helm, Williams is showing that he could be a star in the league in short order.
The Bears' secondary could get a huge boost as cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon move closer to game action.
After totaling six drops -- four of which belonged to Olamide Zaccheaus -- there's an expectation that a bigger role will emerge for rookie second-round pick Luther Burden III, who's been one of Chicago's best playmakers whenever his number has been called.
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants, 24-20, on Sunday to improve to 6-3 on the season. They've not eclipsed their win total for all of last season after just nine game.
The Minnesota Vikings have struggled to find balance and consistency on offense this season. The Chicago Bears present an opportunity to do so.
Taking the NFC North and not giving it back was what GM Ryan Poles announced would be a goal but it seems the execution has strayed from the plan.