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Sorry it took so late to post the grades.

Quarterback: B
- Made some mistakes throughout the game, including a lot of bad throws. If there hadn’t been penalties called against the Packers there would of been a lot more interceptions. He did have a nice run and had the sense to run out of bounds right after the first down yard marker. I’m so happy we have a mobile quarterback.

Running back: C
- They weren’t able to get a lot of yards on the ground, but as usual they helped out the passing game. I would of liked to see them run the ball efficiently, but the offensive line needs to create holes instead of being pushed back five yards.

Wide Receivers: B
- There’s a lot of B’s going around this week. They weren’t too spectacular, but they did their job. Knox was the same old tough as nails receiver we love. He had four receptions for 94 yards which led the Bears receivers. Earl Bennett almost had a touchdown, but it was called down at the one barely.

Tight Ends: B-
- I know Greg Olsen had the only receiving touchdown for the Bears, but he also had a fumble and Dez Clark dropped a pass in the end zone. Other than those two things they played fairly well and that’s why I gave the TE’s a B-

Offensive Line: C+
- They could of done a better job in the passing and running game, especially when it came to running the ball. It’s ridiculous that they can’t even run block for Matt Forte, who is just itching to break a big one to the end zone.  I do have one thing to say, and that is good job Kevin Shaffer for blocking Clay Matthews.

Defensive Line: B+
- Even though they haven’t registered a sack in two games, they played well against the run. They pressured Aaron Rodgers enough to get the Pack for holding numerous times and false starts. I think at one point the line was afraid of the defense to bring all fury down upon them.  Also kudos for Peppers blocking a key field goal.

Linebackers: A+
- It was another beautiful outing for the linebackers this week. Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs are beasts, both registered a turnover during the game and one came on a very important play. They also were tied for tackles that game with nine. From what I remember hearing before the game, Urlacher was 50 tackles away from becoming the all-time tackle leader for the Bears. He is now 41 tackles from becoming the all-time leader. Keep it up Brian!

Defensive Backs: B
- The DB’s played fairly well, I just wish they could of done a lot better. They gave up way too many passing yards and weren’t able to pick Rodgers off. They were able to stop the Packers receivers on a lot of plays, so kudos to them for doing that. Packers receivers are experts for getting yards after the catch. Also thank you Tim Jennings for making some great plays and jumping on the football while staying in bounds.

Special Teams: A+
- The Windy City Flyer is back. His two year absence is finally over and I think know, this is the year of Devin Hester.  He looked great returning punts on Monday and it was a thing of beauty to see him run one back, even better that it was against the Packers. Also, thank you Robbie Gould for making the game winning field goal. Stay gold my friend.

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