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Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Falcons face unbeaten Bears on heels of nightmarish loss

By Paul Newberry 2 hrs ago

FILE - In this June 19, 1970, file photo. Chicago Bears teammates of Brian Piccolo carry his coffin into Christ the King Church for funeral services in Chicago. From left, front to back, are Randy Jackson, Dick Butkus, and Gale Sayer. Ed O'Bradovich is at right. Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who made his mark as one of the NFL’s best all-purpose running backs and was later celebrated for his enduring friendship with a Chicago Bears teammate with cancer, has died. He was 77. Nicknamed “The Kansas Comet” and considered among the best open-field runners the game has ever seen, Sayers died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame RB Gale Sayers

20 hrs ago

FILE - From left are 1970 file photos showing Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who made his mark as one of the NFL’s best all-purpose running backs and was later celebrated for his enduring friendship with Chicago Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, has died. He was 77. Nicknamed “The Kansas Comet” and considered among the best open-field runners the game has ever seen, Sayers died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Sayers, Piccolo friendship lives on in 'Brian's Song'

By The Associated Press 21 hrs ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (28) runs past New York Jets' Neville Hewitt (46) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Sluggish practices are the latest concern for Gase, Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 21 hrs ago

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates his touchdown with teammate running back Kenyan Drake (41) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon C. Williams 22 hrs ago

FILE - From left are 1970 file photos showing Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who made his mark as one of the NFL’s best all-purpose running backs and was later celebrated for his enduring friendship with Chicago Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, has died. He was 77. Nicknamed “The Kansas Comet” and considered among the best open-field runners the game has ever seen, Sayers died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Gale Sayers, Bears Hall of Fame running back, dies at 77

By Andrew Seligman And Jim Litke Sep. 23, 2020 09:48 AM EDT

Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's Song,' dies

Sep. 23, 2020 09:43 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's Song,' dies. ...

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is carted to the locker room after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Giants in 0-2 hole, now facing season without Saquon Barkley

By Tom Canavan Sep. 21, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) catches a 15-yard touchdown pass as New York Giants cornerback Corey Ballentine (25) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bears not making it easy on themselves despite 2-0 record

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 21, 2020 06:06 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Giants halfback Saquon Barkley has ACL injury to right knee

By Tom Canavan Sep. 21, 2020 12:43 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) is brought down by Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Trubisky throws 2 TD passes, Barkley hurt, Bears edge Giants

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 20, 2020 05:52 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Justin March (59) and Dorance Armstrong (92) look on as C.J. Goodwin (29) recovers an onside kick against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys stun Falcons with onside kick, late field goal

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson, right, catches a pass against Los Angeles Rams' Troy Hill during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Goff tosses 3 TD passes to Higbee, Rams beat Eagles 37-19

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 20, 2020 05:13 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
New York Giants lose Barkley, fall to 0-2 under Joe Judge

By Jay Cohen Sep. 20, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty, right, is greeted by his twin brother, cornerback Jason McCourty, left, after Devin McCourty intercepted a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants at Chicago Bears 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 12:40 PM EDT

Cowboys missing 2 offensive tackles against Falcons

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:35 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys are without two offensive tackles against Atlanta. Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith is inactive against the Falcons...

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) tries to break the tackle of Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Bears agree to 3-year contract extension with RB Cohen

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 20, 2020 12:13 PM EDT

Defensive end Aaron Donald (99) high fives teammate offensive guard Austin Blythe (66) of the Los Angeles Rams after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 during a NFL football game on opening night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Top-flight Seahawks await Cam Newton, Patriots in Week 2

By Barry Wilner Sep. 19, 2020 11:36 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Bears hope to win back-to-back games to start a season for the first time in seven years and deny the Giants their first victory under new coach Joe Judge when New York visits Soldier Field on Sunday (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)
Bears look to build on opener, Giants seek 1st win for Judge

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 17, 2020 05:37 PM EDT