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Defensively offense the way Smith, Bears like it

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Bears linebacker Lance Briggs runs back an interception for a touchdown during Sunday's victory at Jacksonville. The Bears have scored 5 touchdowns on interception returns during their three-game winning streak.

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Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman, center, celebrates with teammates defensive tackle Henry Melton (69) and strong safety Major Wright (21) after intercepting a pass and scoring a 36-yard touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Chicago Bears outside linebacker Lance Briggs (55) and middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) celebrate after Briggs sacked Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The Bears won 41-3.

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Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) intercepts a Jacksonville Jaguars pass before running it back for a 36-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Bears coach Lovie Smith has stressed the importance of taxkeaways by his defense since the day he took over. But taking the ball is just part of the job; taking it back for a score is the final part of the task.