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National Power Rankings: Week 3

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ChicagoBears.com takes a look at what national media outlets have to say about the Monsters of the Midway and how the team compares to the other 31 clubs in the NFL after Sunday's win.

CBS Sports
Bears ranking: 9
Last week: 23
Comments: "Even though they rallied to beat the 49ers, I still have Chicago behind San Francisco. But Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall will help them win a lot of games." - Pete Prisco
Division Rivals: Packers 10, Lions 18, Vikings 22
Top 5 overall: Broncos, Bengals, Cardinals, Seahawks, Panthers

When the Bears face the Jets next week, it will be the franchise's 63rd all-time game on "Monday Night Football." Here is a look at the 10 most memorable wins.

ESPN
Bears ranking: 11
Last week: 18
Comments: "Great win for Chicago. Sunday was the Bears' first victory in a game in which they trailed by at least 17 points since 2006. ("They are who we thought they were!")" - ESPN Stats & Information
Division Rivals: Packers 8, Lions 18, Vikings 26
Top 5 overall: Broncos, Seahawks, Bengals, Eagles, Patriots

FOX Sports
Bears ranking: 12
Last week: 18
Comments: "The Bears defense came alive with a breakout performance from rookie CB Kyle Fuller, who turned the game around by snatching up two fourth-quarter interceptions. Marc Trestman adjusted his game plan, utilizing the injured Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffrey on routes where they could win with size over speed while Jay Cutler was almost flawless after the Bears fell behind 17-0." - Dan Schneier
Division Rivals: Packers 10, Lions 15, Vikings 24
Top 5 overall: Broncos, Seahawks, Bengals, Panthers, Eagles

NFL.com
Bears ranking: 11
Last week: 22
Comments: "How about that Kyle Fuller? The rookie had two interceptions, two passes defensed and six tackles in San Francisco. What a gutsy win for the Bears, who have quickly put that bad home loss to the Bills behind them." - Elliot Harrison
Division Rivals: Packers 8, Lions 19, Vikings 23
Top 5 overall: Broncos, Bengals, Eagles, Panthers, Cardinals

Pro Football Talk
Bears ranking: 13
Last week: 19
Comments: "The Bears provide Exhibit A for the idea that no one really knows what's going to happen in any given game, in any given week." - Mike Florio
Division Rivals: Packers 4, Lions 17, Vikings 27
Top 5 overall: Seahawks, Broncos, Patriots, Packers, Bengals

USA Today
Bears ranking: 12
Last week: 20
Comments: "Wounded team's gutsy comeback at Frisco salves Week 1 concerns. CB Kyle Fuller's triceps injury is a shame." - USA Today
Division Rivals: Packers 9, Lions 21, Vikings 25
Top 5 overall: Broncos, Seahawks, Bengals, Panthers, Eagles

Yahoo Sports
Bears ranking: 12
Last week: 12
Comments: "So which team is it, the one we saw in the first eight quarters (remember, Week 1 went to overtime) or the one that dominated the fourth quarter on Sunday night?" - Frank Schwab
Division Rivals: Packers 8, Lions 15, Vikings 23
Top 5 overall: Broncos, Seahawks, Patriots, Bengals, Eagles

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