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Jaylon Johnson, cornerback Age: 21 years, 8 months Acquired: 2020 second-round draft pick (No. 50 overall) A Day 1 starter, Johnson has made an immediate impact as a rookie, no small feat given that all offseason practices and preseason games were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

• Linebacker Khalil Mack is tied for 12th in sacks (8). Mack has gotten to the quarterback in each of the last two games after a four-game dry spell. Mack needs one more sack to surpass his 2019 total. • Kicker Cairo Santos ranks eighth in field goal percentage (92.6) and seventh in extra...

Prior to arriving in Chicago, Carter had appeared in 39 NFL games with seven starts in three seasons with the Eagles (2018) and Texans (2018-20). He recorded 34 receptions for 386 yards and averaged 9.5 yards on 59 punt returns and 21.8 yards on 45 kickoff returns. Ware has played in 43 NFL...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Senior Writer Larry Mayer discusses the Bears' path to the playoffs, Darnell Mooney maintaining his high level of play, continued improvement in the running game and Sunday's game in Jacksonville during his weekly Q&A with fans.

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. Last Sunday against the Vikings Darnell Mooney set a Bears rookie record for most receptions for a wide receiver in a season...

Outside linebacker Khalil Mack and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson have been selected to represent the Bears on the NFC Pro Bowl team. Mack has now been voted to six straight Pro Bowls, three in as many years with the Bears after three in a row with the Raiders. This season he tops the...

"It was great to see the way that he ran the offense all day today," said Nagy, "decision making with these nakeds getting onto the edge, and it's a stress to the defense with the moving parts. I think he's doing a really good job at just commanding it and making good decisions." On Sunday...

"We had a feeling coming out of the bye," said Nagy, "that health-wise and then position-wise, putting these guys in these spots is what's best for this offense, not just in the run game but in the pass game as well. And I think that [offensive line coach] Juan Castillo [working] with these guys...

Pat O'Donnell's punt on the Bears' first drive was his only one of the day. It was his fewest punts in a game since Dec. 24, 2016 when he also had one in a 41-21 loss to Washington at Soldier Field. "Offensively, to have one punt was definitely good," Nagy said. "To score points on most...

• The Vikings still could be a factor. Although Sunday's win gave the Bears a one-game lead over Minnesota (6-8), the Vikings still could earn the final wild card berth with road wins over the Saints (10-4) and Lions (5-9), coupled with one Bears loss and two Cardinals defeats. In that...

"I thought Mitchell did a great job of commanding the offense and making smart decisions," said coach Matt Nagy. "David ran his tail off, the offensive line blocked, the tight ends, the wide receivers made big catches, and the credit to our coaching staff. I love the way that that went." Cairo...

Santos has converted 25-of-27 field-goal tries this year, a 92.6 percent success rate that would be the best in Bears history. His streak of 22 straight field goals is the second longest in team history behind Robbie Gould's 26, set from Dec. 25, 2005-Nov. 19, 2006. "I've just got to know when...

Five weeks later, the Bears looked like a different team, winning the game on the offense's strength and topping 30 points for the third consecutive week in a 33-27 victory. Montgomery does not believe the change requires a detailed explanation. "Just one word, really," said Montgomery...

On safety Eddie Jackson talking about the Bears now being a complete team and whether that's something that's good to hear: "For sure, especially from leaders like Eddie. But I think when you look at the Houston game, we've got to carry this forward. But as an offense, we were balanced. Our...

With Johnson, Bush and Skrine all unavailable, the Bears activated cornerback Xavier Crawford from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement. Crawford was selected by the Texans in the sixth round of the 2019 draft out of Central Michigan. He appeared in four games with the Texans and one...

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. David Montgomery really showed a burst on his 80-yard touchdown run against the Texans I didn't realize he had. What was his...

They'll face a more difficult challenge against the Vikings, who have won five of seven games since a 1-5 start. With Minnesota winning the first meeting between the teams Nov. 16 in Chicago, a victory Sunday would give the Vikings a one-game lead and the tiebreaker over the Bears with two games...

Special-teams coordinator Chris Tabor chided media members for asking about Santos' streak, likening it to a pitcher throwing a perfect game. However, Tabor mentioned that Santos has improved at more than just kicking field goals. "I think he's kicking at a high level," said Tabor. "I really...

The contest will be broadcast locally on WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM, with Jeff Joniak (play-by-play), former Bears guard Tom Thayer (analyst) and Mark Grote (sideline reporter). The game will also be on Univision 1200 AM and Latino Mix 93.5 FM with Hector Lozano (play-by-play) and Omar...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Local and national NFL analysts make their pick for the Week 15 game between the Bears and Vikings Sunday in Minneapolis. Keep track of their weekly record here on ChicagoBears.com.