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| The Bears defense once again struggled last season, ranking 21st overall. The only thing that saved this unit was six defense/special teams touchdowns. But besides that, the Bears did little well last season. They had just 28 sacks, which was a disappointing, and allowed 22 points per game. The defense was hit by some injuries, though, which didn't help matters. A healthy Brian Urlacher for a full season would be a big boost for the Bears. The secondary does do a good job of making plays, a staple of any Lovie Smith defense. They had 22 interceptions, ranking near the top of the lead. The Bears always do a good job of causing turnovers. Devin Hester didn't have a return touchdown last season, but remains one of the best in the game. He is a home run threat every time the ball is in his hands. And Danieal Manning was very good on kick returns last season, scoring a touchdown while averaging just less than 30 yards per return.
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Even though they won't limit the yards and points as some of the top defenses in the game, the Bears still have a solid fantasy defense. They create turnovers and have a great return game. The Bears are capable of some big point totals for fantasy teams and should remain around a top 10 defense/special teams. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (shoulder) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 5, and is expected to start in Week 9. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (shoulder), FS Craig Steltz (biceps) and DL Matt Toeaina (calf) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. He is expected to play in Week 8. |
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| ChicagoBears.com reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 28. |
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| Updating a previous report, Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (foot) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as questionable for Week 4 but is expected to play. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and will play in Week 4. |
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| Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 1. He is expected to play in Week 4. |
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| Jeff Dickerson, of ESPNChicago.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (foot) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30. |
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| George Smith, of ESPNews, reports Chicago Bears LB Hunter Hillenmeyer will replace injured LB Brian Urlacher (wrist) at middle linebacker, while LB Lance Briggs and LB Pisa Tinoisamoa will remain as the outside linebackers. |
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| Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs could move to middle linebacker with LB Brian Urlacher (wrist) expected to miss the rest of the season with a dislocated right wrist. |
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Injury Concern.