Article updated: 12/3/2012 8:12 PM

Bears’ offense needs other WRs to step up

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Brandon Marshall fumbles but was able to recover for a 34-yard gain in the first quarter Sunday at Soldier Field. Marshall finished with 10 catches for 165 yards.

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Brandon Marshall makes a catch against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The catch was a key play in setting up a game-tying field goal to send the game into overtime.

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Matt Forte (22) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Brandon Marshall (15) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.

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Sunday was just the latest example of Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall putting up huge numbers in the passing game but not getting much help from his teammates. Coach Lovie Smith admits the offense needs additional players to step up as complements to Marshall, but the Bears are banged up at wide receiver.