Nov 4, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) is congratulated by teammates Chris Conte (47) and Thaddeus Gibson (93) after intercepting a pass by Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (not pictured) and returning it for a touchdown during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-US PRESSWIRE

The trophy case in Halas Hall is getting awfully crowded this season as a couple more Bears earned some hardware after the Bears’ 51-20 victory against the Titans last week. Brian Urlacher and Sherrick McManis were named NFC Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, the first teammates to win player of the week awards since Buccaneers Derrick Brooks and Matt Bryant accomplished the feat in 2008.

Brian Urlacher was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an interception return for a touchdown.  It’s the sixth time #54 has won player of the week honors and the first time since Week 1 in 2011 when the Bears beat the Falcons thanks in part to his 10 tackles and an interception. (more…)

Charles Tillman shuts down Calvin Johnson in the Bears’ 13-7 win over the Detroit Lions. (Photo courtesy of Chicago Tribune)

Another week, another paperweight for Chicago Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman, who was awarded this week’s NFC Defensive Player of the Week Award after almost single-handedly shutting down the Detroit Lions’ top wide receiver Calvin Johnson.  Johnson was limited to 3 catches for just 34 yards as Tillman blanketed Johnson most of the night.

It’s the second straight award for Tillman, who won the award following the Bears’ last game on October 7 vs the Jaguars.  Tillman shined in that game with his second consecutive game with a pick-6.

This already adds to the Bears trophy case, with fellow cornerback Tim Jennings winning September’s NFC Defensive Player of the Month Award.

With the honors piling up, Tillman is an early favorite to earn a trip to his second Pro Bowl in as many seasons.  You can help him by voting for the Pro Bowl here.  Vote early, vote often – it’s the Chicago way!!!

BEAR DOWN!!!

Bears fans can expect different jerseys but the same results on Sunday.

Julius Peppers racked up a cornucopia of sacks against the Miami Dolphins last Thursday and was rewarded for his efforts.  His three sack performance (8th three sack game of his career) earned him the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award for the fourth time in his career.  It’s about time that he was recognized for his stellar play this season.  The NFL also announced that Peppers is currently the leading voting getter in the NFC among defensive ends.  A fitting ‘thank you’ from football fans around the country this time of year.

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