Bears to honor Dick Butkus with No. 51 jersey patches, Soldier Field memorials
Butkus, 80, died last week at his home in Malibu, California.
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Butkus, 80, died last week at his home in Malibu, California.
What's better than getting a win? How about two in a row? The 1-4 Bears get their chance against the 1-4 Vikings Sunday at noon at Soldier Field.
While quarterback Justin Fields has been driving the offense exactly where he wants the last two weeks, a couple skill players have missed out on the surge in production.
The offense will try to build off back-to-back breakout performances as left guard Teven Jenkins also prepares for a full return from his injury.
Claypool was a major disappointment after the Bears gave up a second-round draft pick to get him last year, with only 18 receptions for 191 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.
Butkus played for the Bears from 1965 until 1973 and was an iconic representative of the team for generations.
Fields, DJ Moore, and the Bears knocked the Commanders down to a 24-point halftime hole, and went on to win.
The Bears were better last week, but still not good enough.
The Bears might get a boost on the offensive line with Teven Jenkins healing well, but the secondary will remain thin for Thursday night's game.
Fields threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns for the first time in his career last Sunday against the Broncos.
