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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs out of the locker room during the end of halftime in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears: Week 4 game preview

Erik Lambert
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PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Jesse James #81 of the Pittsburgh Steelers goes airborne after being hit by Marlon Humphrey #29 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second half during the game at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Season Week 4: Quick picks for every game

Erik Lambert
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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass down field during the first half of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: How good must Trubisky be for a playoff run?

Erik Lambert
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Tyler Higbee #89 of the Los Angeles Rams and Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings get tangled up while leaping for the ball in the second half of the game on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams: Week Four Game Preview

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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver Anthony Miller #17 of the Chicago Bears helped off the field after an injury in the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chicago Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Mailbag: Trubisky progress, Miller health and more

Erik Lambert
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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 15: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Fitzpatrick earns the starting job, for now

Wyatt Thomas Kimbrough
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 23: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans looks to pass the football during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 23, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Best exit strategy for the Trubisky doubters?

Erik Lambert
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs for yardage against the New England Patriots during the first half at Ford Field on September 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Season: Crazy stats through the first three weeks

Erik Lambert
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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 hands the ball off to Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins against the Green Bay Packeer at FedExField on September 23, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Redskins: Veterans saving Jay Gruden’s job

Wyatt Thomas Kimbrough
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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Callahan #37 of the Chicago Bears celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass by Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. Bears won 16-14. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears def. Arizona Cardinals: 5 Quick Takeaways

Erik Lambert
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GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 19: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball while being chased by Tyvon Branch #27 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears won 24-23. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals: Week 3 game preview

Erik Lambert
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Center Mitch Morse #61 and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers during the preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Week 3: Quick picks for every Sunday game

Erik Lambert
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26 Jan 1986: Quarterback Jim McMahon of the Chicago Bears looks to pass the ball against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XX at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Bears won the game, 46-10.

Chicago Bears: Previous QBs weren’t known for fast starts either

Erik Lambert
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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Chris Conley #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Tyreek Hill #10 after a 15 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Season: Contenders and pretenders among 2-0 teams

Erik Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders speaks with head coach Jon Gruden during their NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Season: 5 do-or-die teams in Week 3 and their odds

Erik Lambert
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after making a catch on a two-point conversion attempt during the third quarter against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Cleveland Browns: 3 things we learned from Baker Mayfield’s debut

Sayre Bedinger
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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a second quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Trade Deadline: One deal each team could make

Erik Lambert
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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets looks on in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

New York Jets at Cleveland Browns: Stream, Odds, Key Players and More

Wyatt Thomas Kimbrough
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears passes against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Seahawks 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears Mailbag: The Trubisky panic, Harrison Smith and more

Erik Lambert
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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during warmups before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

2018 NFL Honors: Early front-runners for MVP and other awards

Erik Lambert
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears reacts in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Does Mack give Bears a top defense?

Wyatt Thomas Kimbrough
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 10: Josh Gordon #12 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Not enough credit for being bad at drafting

Sayre Bedinger
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: Mitch Trubisky’s growth showed vs. Seahawks

Erik Lambert
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GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 9: Head coach Jay Gruden talks with quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Redskins during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Washington Redskins: Three burning questions after two weeks

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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles under pressure in the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 9, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears: 3 keys to beating Russell Wilson

Erik Lambert
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