AL HAMNIK: Bears' defense hasn't reached 'monster' status yet

CHICAGO | Bears' wins are comical when their defense is at the wheel and running over anyone in the way.

Wright, Jennings provide 1-2 punch for Bears

CHICAGO | Tim Jennings stands 5-foot-8, Major Wright 5-11.

Marshall delivers in Bears debut

LAKE FOREST | Brandon Marshall insisted it's a new day. The way he connected with Jay Cutler, it sure seemed like old times.

AL HAMNIK: Short turnaround week of little concern to Bears, Packers

Most fans don't understand NFL life and player conditioning. They worry about short turnaround weeks, which are as common now as mouth guards.

Bears lose Forte and then to the lowly Chiefs

CHICAGO | The Bears suddenly need to find help in a hurry. Craig's List, maybe?

AL HAMNIK: Peppers continues to haunt opposing offenses

CHICAGO | He is everywhere on the field, like a burned lawn in July. And when he's on the sideline, opponents' blood pressure drops considerably.

Seahawks want to prove they belong in Chicago

CHICAGO | Matt Hasselbeck hears the whispers, the snickers. They said his Seahawks didn't belong in the postseason, not at 7-9, and certainly not in Chicago for today's divisional matchup with the Bears.

Defensive resurgence leads Bears to playoffs

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Brian Urlacher looked at the talent on the roster and saw no reason why the Bears would miss the postseason for a fourth-straight year.

AL HAMNIK: Bears have each other's back in title hunt

CHICAGO | After mid-season home losses to Seattle and Washington by a combined six points, the Bears defense was ready to file for divorce against a lifeless offense, charging emotional duress.