Bears vs. Eagles: Jay Cutler Leads Rally, Chicago Wins, 30-24

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Chicago Bears' Earl Bennett Fined $5,000 By NFL For Neon Orange Cleats

There's an old saying that goes something like "look good, feel good, play good." Bears WR Earl Bennett, in his first game back since Week 2, took that to heart on Monday night. Not only did he lead the Bears in receiving, catching five balls for 95 yards and a touchdown, but he also sported eye-popping neon orange cleats. And while his teammates certainly appreciated his on-field contributions, and maybe even got a nice laugh out of his shoes, Bennett's fashion statement was not looked at too positively by the league. According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, the NFL on Monday fined Bennett $5,000 for violating the league's uniform policy.

Though athletes are known to be a superstitious bunch, don't expect to see Bennett flying around Soldier Field in those same cleats when the Bears take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. Another violation of the policy would result in a $10,000 fine, and Bennett, according to Briggs, said, "I don't think my wife would like that."

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Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Rants, Raves, Then Apologizes

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Lovie Smith On Lack Of Respect: 'Chicago Bears Should Not Be Eight Point Underdogs'

On the heels of an impressive 30-24 Chicago Bears victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday Night Football, Bears head coach Lovie Smith had some choice words for doubters of his team. In the postgame press conference, Smith gave some insight into just how he feels about the lack of respect his team has received on the national level:

"We're a good football team, just not getting a lot of respect. When you go on a road...the Chicago Bears should not be eight point underdogs when we come and play a team, and the guys took notice of that."

With the Bears now sporting a 5-3 record and holding playoff tiebreakers over other wildcard hopefuls like the Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles, maybe that national respect will come soon.

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Devin Hester Injury: Chicago Bears' WR Leaves Game With Ankle Injury

Chicago Bears wide receiver and return specialist Devin Hester appeared to injure his left foot during a drive midway through the fourth quarter. ESPN analyst Jon Gruden said during the Monday night broadcast that it did not appear as if Hester would return.

Hester's injury caused some initial confusion for Chicago in its immediate wake, however a pass interference call against Philly on receiver Johnny Knox would prolong the drive.

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The possession Hester was injured on would result in a 22-yard Robbie Gould field goal to cap a 11-play, 54-yard drive that ate up over five minutes on the clock. The Bears now lead the Eagles 30-24.

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Bears Vs. Eagles Score Update: LeSean McCoy Puts Eagles Up 24-20

The Chicago Bears nursed a seven-point halftime lead, but it wouldn't last long. Eagles reserve running back Ronnie Brown scored a four-yard touchdown run to cap a 12-play, 79-yard drive to tie the game at 17. Philadelphia would take the lead minutes later after Matt Forte fumbled for the second time on the night. Star running back LeSean McCoy scored on a 33-yard run to give Philly its first lead of the game.

The Bears would respond. Jay Cutler led the offense on a 10-play, 74-yard drive that ended in a 38-yard Robbie Gould field goal.

Thus far, Matt Forte has 96 yards on 16 carries. Cutler has 178 yards passing, one touchdown, and no interceptions.

The Eagles have been led by McCoy, who has 75 yards on 14 carries.

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Bears Vs. Eagles Score Update: Matt Forte Fumbles, Bears Answer Back

For as well as the Chicago Bears' defense played in the first half of their Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles, it would have registered as a major disappointment had the half ended in a tie at 10-10. That looked like it was going to be the case after Matt Forte fumbled and corner Brian Rolle took it in for a 22-yard Eagles touchdown. The Bears would catch a break, though, when Eagles receiver Desean Jackson fumbled a punt late in the quarter to give the Chicago the opportunity for another score.

The Bears would capitalize.

After a Philadelphia penalty extended the drive, backup Bears running back Marion Barber punched it in for a two-yard touchdown run. That's where we're at now: Bears 17, Eagles 10.

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Here's Barber's two-yard touchdown run:

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Bears Vs. Eagles Score Update: Jay Cutler Throws First Quarter Touchdown Pass

The Chicago Bears entered their Monday night matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles as an eight-point underdog. For anyone who has paid attention to this team under Lovie Smith, it should come as no surprise that the Bears used that perceived disrespect to fuel a quick start at Lincoln Financial Field. 

The Bears received the opening kickoff and strung together one of their best drives of the season. The 12-play, 79-yard drive featured a 25-yard run by Matt Forte and ended with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Jay Cutler to Matt Spaeth.Cutler and Forte looked fantastic in the opening period. Forte has carried nine times for 52 yards, while Cutler is 6-of-10 for 59 yards, with the touchdown pass.

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Forte, Bears Get Off To Quick Start

Layoff? What Layoff?. The Bears looked like anything but a team that hasn’t played a game in 15 days. Chicago got the ball first and marched right down the field thanks to some great running by who else. Matt Forte.

Forte ran the ball for 52 yards and the Bears used up almost six minutes off the clock ending with a touchdown pass from Jay Cutler to tight end Matt Spaeth from 5-yards out. Robbie Gould made the extra point to put the Bears up 7-0.

The Bears featured a nice mix on the drive with eight runs and four passes. The Eagles defense continued to show why they are ranked so low in defending the run as both Matt Forte and Marion Barber ran the ball at will.

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Bears Vs. Eagles: Juqua Parker, Winston Justice, 5 Others Inactive For Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles have released their list of inactive players ahead of Monday's big game against the Bears. Among the inactives are safety Jarrad Page, quarterback Mike Kafka, offensive tackle Winston Justice, cornerback Curtis Marsh, offensive guard Julian Vandervelde as well as defensive ends Phillip Hunt and Juqua Parker.

Justice and Parker have been battling injuries, though Justice was able to fully participate in practice on Friday despite his knee injury and had been listed as probable. Parker, however, missed practice Friday and had been listed as doubtful with a high ankle sprain that kept him out of last week's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Defensive end Brandon Graham is active for the first time this season.

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Bears Vs. Eagles: Anthony Adams Among Those Inactive For Bears

With kickoff less than ninety minutes away, the Bears have released their list of inactives. As reported by the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, that list includes defensive tackle Anthony Adams, offensive tackle Gabe Carimi, quarterback Nathan Enderle, running back Kahlil Bell, linebacker Jabara Williams, as well as defensive ends Corey Wootton and Mario Addison.

Adams started the last two games in place of the injured Matt Toeaina, but Toeaina has recovered and Adams is out. The decision doesn't have anything to do with Adams' health, according to the Trib's Vaughn McClure. Bears coach Lovie Smith said last week that Adams needs to start playing better.

"He's been OK. He needs to play better,'' Smith said. "Kind of simple as that. That's what he'll say, that he needs to play better. And he does."

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Bears Vs. Eagles: Gabe Carimi Goes Through Workout

Chicago Bears beat writer Sean Jensen posted a quick update on injured right tackle Gabe Carimi this afternoon:

Carimi is working his way back from a partial dislocation of his right kneecap (I cringed just typing that) that has kept him out of the team's last five games. He was able to return to practice last week, fully participating on Thursday, but he was held out on Friday because of soreness in that knee.

"Gabe Carimi hasn't responded as well as we wanted him to," Lovie Smith said on Saturday.

Lance Louis will make his third consecutive start for the Bears at right tackle on Monday night.

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Fantasy Football Week 9 Advice: Ride Matt Forte, But Continue To Avoid Bears Receivers

With Matt Forte, Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears playing in prime time on Monday Night against Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy and the Philadelphia Eagles, fantasy owners need to make early decisions on which Bears players to insert into their lineup. The good news is that NumberFire has updated fantasy projections to keep you in the loop.

It's a bit of a risky proposition to play Jay Cutler against another attacking "wide-9" front, and here the projection is for a middling day with approximately 250 yards passing, one TD and one INT. Meanwhile, it's probably going to be another solid game for Matt Forte as he makes his push for a new long-term contract.

Below are numberFire's projections for the Bears on Monday Night:    

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Bears Vs. Eagles Injury Update: LeSean McCoy Returns To Practice

Official statuses have not yet been released by the Philadelphia Eagles, but several players were able to return to practice on Friday, most notably running back LeSean McCoy, who has been battling flu-like symptoms. Tight end Brent Celek and linebacker Akeem Jordan also participated in practice Friday. Nate Allen, King Dunlap, Owen Schmitt and Winston Justice were the other Eagles listed on the injury report who were able to fully participate in Friday's practice.

For the Bears, rookie tackle Gabe Carimi was held out of practice Friday after participating on Thursday. It does not appear likely that he'll be able to go on Sunday.

"[Carimi] put in a good day [Thursday] so his knee was a little sore so we held him out of practice [Friday]," Bears coach Lovie Smith said.

Carimi has missed the Bears last five games; he was the only Chicago player to miss practice Friday.

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Bears Vs. Eagles Injury Update: LeSean McCoy, Brent Celek Miss Eagles Practice

As Chicago Bears radio network sideline reporter Zach Zaidman mentioned earlier Thursday afternoon, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has been limited by a stomach flu. A few minutes ago, Zaidman reported that McCoy missed practice as expected, as did tight end Brent Celek. The Eagles also were without linebacker Akeem Jordan.

On the other side, the Bears are doing pretty okay for this time of year:

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Bears Vs. Eagles Injury Updates: LeSean McCoy Sent Home With Flu, Akeem Jordan Still Out

Chicago Bears beat reporter Zach Zaidman has some twitter updates on Philadelphia Eagles players for Monday Night's game. Here they are:

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Andy Reid tells media in Philadelphia that LeSean McCoy was sent home from practice (stomach flu).

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Andy Reid tells media in Philadelphia that LB Akeem Jordan has not passed concussion test yet

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Andy Reid tells media in Philadelphia that TE Brent Celek is recovering from a hip contusion

Eagles players will have an additional day to rest up for the game, but if LeSean McCoy is anything less than one hundred percent against the Bears it would certainly swing things in favor of Chicago. Stay tuned for more on these injuries and more breaking news on the game.

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Chicago Bears Injury Report: Lance Louis Likely To Start At Right Tackle

It’s no surprise that Chicago had sky-high hopes for rookie offensive tackle Gabe Carimi. The Bears entered 2011 with a glaring weakness along the offensive line and did nothing about it in free agency, even when armed with as much salary cap space as any team in the NFL. Carimi started the season at right tackle, but hasn’t seen action since dislocating his right kneecap against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

The Bears believe Carimi will be available this week, but likely only in a reserve role. That means Lance Louis will probably be your starter at right tackle.

The other big injury for Chicago is wide receiver Earl Bennett. Bennett has been out with a chest injury all season, but has been cleared to play and is expected to participate practices leading up to the week.

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Bears and Eagles Preview

As the Chicago Bears travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles, they look to take down one of the elite teams in the NFL for the first time this season.