In a move that perfectly summed up Thursday night's thrilling 27-24 overtime victory over the Saints, Bears quarterback Kyle Orton tried to spike the ball after his 6-yard touchdown plod in the second quarter.
Matt Forte gave Bears fans a scare when he left for the sideline after his first carry of the game Thursday night when he was tackled and hurt the big toe on his right foot.
The Falcons cannot clinch a playoff spot on Sunday, but a loss to Tampa Bay could mean a playoff berth for both NFC South rivals Buccaneers and Panthers.
Even before he arrived at Purdue, Kyle Orton followed Drew Brees' advice - so it only made sense he would also follow Brees' example once he got there.
Lovie Smith loves to talk about the weather being a factor, and he's right, not because it makes the Bears better, only because it makes opponents worse.