As the Bears prepare to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 6, ChicagoBears.com takes a look at what national media outlets are saying about the Monsters of the Midway and how the team compares to the other 31 clubs in the NFL.
ESPN
Bears ranking: 24
Last week: 29
Comments: "Game-winning scores in the final 30 seconds of regulation in back-to-back weeks for the Bears."
Division Rivals: Lions 31, Packers 2, Vikings 16
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Falcons, Broncos, Bengals
NFL.com
Bears ranking: 24
Last week: 31
Comments: "How about Cameron Meredith, an undrafted rookie from Illinois State, catching three balls on the final two scoring drives, all of them for first downs? #scouting"
Division Rivals: Lions 32, Packers 2, Vikings 12
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Falcons
FOX Sports
Bears ranking: 21
Last week: 26
Comments: "Jay Cutler has turned the narrative around, earning the respect of his teammates by playing through an injury. The Bears are believers in themselves, and despite their lack of talent on the defensive side of the ball, they are finding ways to scrap out wins."
Division Rivals: Lions 30, Packers 3, Vikings 9
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Bengals, Packers, Falcons, Cardinals
CBS Sports
Bears ranking: 19
Last week: 20
Comments: "Despite all the injuries, they've won two consecutive games after a slow start. Jay Cutler is playing well."
Division Rivals: Lions 32, Packers 1, Vikings 15
Top 5 overall: Packers, Patriots, Bengals, Broncos, Panthers
Chicago Tribune
Bears ranking: 18
Last week: 27
Comments: "Chance to climb even at .500 headed into week off. Think most would have signed up for that before season started."
Division Rivals: Lions 32, Packers 2, Vikings 13
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Falcons
Yahoo! Sports
Bears ranking: 26
Last week: 31
Comments: "Give the Bears credit. Arrowhead Stadium isn't an easy place to play. They could have folded the tent long ago but haven't."
Division Rivals: Lions 29, Packers 2, Vikings 11
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Falcons
Pro Football Talk
Bears ranking: 23
Last week: 30
Comments: "What a difference a competent head coach makes."
Division Rivals: Lions 32, Packers 2, Vikings 15
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Falcons
USA Today
Bears ranking: 24
Last week: 31
Division Rivals: Lions 31, Packers 2, Vikings 10
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Cardinals
