In eight career games against the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears' running back Matt Forte has rushed 135 times for 678 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 5.0 yards per carry.
The Bears bring the 10th-best rushing offense into Monday night's game averaging 123.6 yards per game.
The Lions rush defense is the 12th best in the league allowing just about 96.4 yards per game.
Quarterback Jay Cutler has won five of his last six starts on Monday Night Football.
Wide receiver/kick returner Devin Hester has scored eight touchdowns (three punt returns, two kick returns, one receiving) in nine…
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DE Israel Idonije came into the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2003 with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns put Idonije on the practice squad, but Idonije was released midway through the season. The Bears scooped Idonije up late that season.
The 6???6???Idonije was used at defensive end, defensive tackle, and on special teams. In Idonije's first three seasons he appeared in 39 games, making 53 tackles and two sacks.
In 2007, Idonije made 28 tackles in 16 games and also did something very special. That season Idonije blocked a field goal attempt or extra point attempt in three straight games.…
The 6???6???Idonije was used at defensive end, defensive tackle, and on special teams. In Idonije's first three seasons he appeared in 39 games, making 53 tackles and two sacks.
In 2007, Idonije made 28 tackles in 16 games and also did something very special. That season Idonije blocked a field goal attempt or extra point attempt in three straight games.…
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Running back Brandon Minor from the University of Michigan went undrafted and signed with the Bears almost immediately after the draft this season.
Minor led Michigan in rushing last season with 502 yards (5.2 per carry) and eight touchdowns, and finished his career with 1,658 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Unfortunately, the 6-0, 214-pound runner injured his left shoulder when Michigan scored its first touchdown against Purdue in 2009, but he was able to bounce back and finish the season strong.
Brandon Minor played alongside Colts RB Mike Hart at Michigan for two years at Michigan. Now Minor…
Minor led Michigan in rushing last season with 502 yards (5.2 per carry) and eight touchdowns, and finished his career with 1,658 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Unfortunately, the 6-0, 214-pound runner injured his left shoulder when Michigan scored its first touchdown against Purdue in 2009, but he was able to bounce back and finish the season strong.
Brandon Minor played alongside Colts RB Mike Hart at Michigan for two years at Michigan. Now Minor…
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