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5 Chicago Bears who stepped up to beat Minnesota

By Parker Hurley

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 29: Defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines prior to a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field on August 29, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 29: Defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines prior to a preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field on August 29, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 02: Nick Kwiatkoski #44 of the Chicago Bears attempts to block the punt attempts by Riley Dixon #9 of the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium on December 02, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 02:. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

4. Nick Kwiatkowski

Roquan Smith not playing on Sunday was a big surprise at the last minute. We remember the last time Nick Kwiatskosi had to start for Smith. Smith held out of camp and didn’t start the first game of his career because of it.

However, the Packers attacked Kwiatkoski in coverage, and the Bears promptly pushed Smith into the starting lineup. Flashbacks appeared as Kwiatkoski struggled to follow Irv Smith on a crosser early into the game.

However, by the end, this game played much more at his pace. The downhill, running nature was great for him, and he was able to blitz against the pass and force Kirk Cousins to make bad decisions. Kwiatkowski finished the game with eight tackles and a sack. The run defense was much needed, and the performance was quite impressive. He certainly serves as a strong depth option when needed.

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