Bears' defense still in full throttle against the Lions

CHICAGO | Imagine tough guys like Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs and Julius Peppers getting yelled at.

AL HAMNIK: Bears' Brandon Marshall still a kid at heart at age 28

CHICAGO | Remember when your son or daughter made their first tackle, or scored their first touchdown, in Pop Warner football?

Bears, Lions, killing each other with kindness

Unfortunately for the Lions, they can't just play the fourth quarter against the Bears tonight and then head back to the airport.

Upright and personal for Cutler vs. Cowboys

Is the Bears' Jay Cutler close to becoming an elite quarterback?

Bears, Cowboys may take a pass in this MNF showdown

The numbers don't lie. Heading into the much-anticipated Bears-Cowboys showdown on Monday Night Football, neither team is expected to leave cleat marks on the other.

Cutler won't look away from favorite target Marshall

LAKE FOREST | Ask Jay Cutler what color the sky is or if he had a good breakfast and you'll get a civil answer.

Drew Brees and Saints blow out Giants

NEW ORLEANS | Drew Brees passed for 363 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score as the New Orleans Saints rolled to a 49-24 victory over the Giants on Monday night, extending New York's losing skid to three games.

Cutler rallies Bears over Eagles in Monday night showdown

PHILADELPHIA | Matt Forte bounced back from two costly turnovers and Jay Cutler rallied the resilient Bears.

Colts ready to face improved Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. | The Colts are finding it every bit as difficult to win without Peyton Manning as they suspected it might be.

Career night by Brady leads Pats past Miami

MIAMI | Tom Brady threw his first interception since October, so he wasn't perfect in the New England Patriots' opener.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Super Bowl's migration to cable a matter of when, not if

Despite the best efforts of some network executives, wailing by fans and posturing by some government officials, it's only a matter of time before the Super Bowl leaves broadcast television for a cable channel, most likely ESPN.

Longtime Minn. fans recall glory days of outdoor football

MINNEAPOLIS | Minnesotans often brag about surviving the state's brutal winters, but for the past three decades, their pro football team has played in the shielded warmth of the Metrodome.

Colts beat Texans 30-17, take AFC South lead

INDIANAPOLIS | Peyton Manning did some extra work Monday night. He threw a lead block. He ran for a first down, and he kept the Colts' makeshift offense chugging along as the Colts got past Houston 30-17.