Pompei: Observations From Bears-Panthers
The Bears defense is playing fast, which reflects their preparation and confidence.
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The Bears defense is playing fast, which reflects their preparation and confidence.
The Bears' defensive front is quickly becoming one of the best in the league.
Though it lacked style points, the Bears' 17-3 victory over the Panthers has them trending in the right direction.
A year to the date from suffering a broken leg, Jackson delivered two touchdowns in a Bears victory.
Something is coming together on the Bears defense that rekindles the innate desire shared by fans of this franchise.
Jackson became the first NFL player to score multiple defensive touchdowns of 75 yards or more in a game.
Kwiatkoski missed just three weeks after a pectoral injury initially feared to be severe.
The Bears (2-4) host the Panthers (4-2) at Soldier Field on Sunday at noon.
Kwiatkoski has worked as if he's the starter at linebacker and seen results from the preparation.
The Bears rank sixth in yards allowed through six weeks of the season.