Grading the Bears: A for Cutler
Offense
Quarterback: A
Eighteen of 24 for 2 TDs and a 140 QB rating? That’s more like it, Jay Cutler.
Running backs: C
Flashes of brilliance for Matt Forte, but overall just OK.
Receivers: A
That’s exactly why the Bears acquired Brandon Marshall.
Offensive line: B
The DeMarcus Ware scare just wasn’t there.
Defense
Defensive line: B
Beltin’ Henry Melton leads way with a sack and a forced INT.
Linebackers: B
Big pick for a TD by Lance Briggs; Nick Roach noticeable.
Secondary: A+
Four INTs including a pick-6 for Charles Tillman. Impressive.
Special teams: C
Robby Gould simply sterling. The rest? Bleh.
Coaching: A
Lovie had the Bears primed for prime time.
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