Chicago Bears' Week 4 Report Card Versus Detroit Lions

Chicago Bears’ Week 4 Report Card

Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears strong safety Harold Jones-Quartey (29) and defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) tackle Detroit Lions fullback Zach Zenner (34) during the second half at Soldier Field. Chicago won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

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Linebackers

Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) celebrates making a play during the second half against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Chicago won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

The Bears’ corps of linebackers did their job in defending both the run and the pass. Once again, they were led by Jerrell Freeman’s seven tackles, one of which came on a second-and-goal. On the ensuing play, John Timu, who was just brought up from the practice squad, made one of the most important plays of the game with a perfectly timed blitz up the middle, preventing the Lions from getting in the end zone and settling for a field goal.

Grade: A

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