Read what writers around the country are saying about the Bears following Monday's 27-19 victory over the Jets in New York.
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On New York's second offensive snap, Ryan Mundy intercepted Geno Smith's screen pass and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown, giving the Bears a 7-0 lead just 32 seconds into the game.
Ahmad Dixon falls on a muffed punt return by the Jets' Jalen Saunders, extending Chicago's offensive drive.
Jay Cutler escaped the Jets pass rush and found Martellus Bennett in the end zone, extending the Bears lead to 14-0.
Midway through the first quarter, Bears rookie defensive tackle Ego Ferguson ripped through the offensive line and took down Smith for his first career sack.
Robbie Gould responds to Nick Folk's 43-yard field goal with a 24-yard field goal of his own to make it 17-3.
A 28-yard field goal, followed by a 19-yard touchdown to Jeremy Kerley cut Chicago's lead to 17-13.
Cutler is sacked by Jets linebacker Davis Harris. After a challenge flag is thrown, it is determined Cutler fumbled before hitting the ground, giving the ball to New York.
On the second offensive snap of the second half, Cutler hits Alshon Jeffery deep down the sideline for a 42-yard gain.
The Bears finish off that drive with seven more points, as Martellus Bennett scores his second touchdown of the game, on a 13-yard pass from Cutler.
New York mounts a strong drive, but cornerback Kyle Fuller picks off Smith in the end zone. It is the rookie's third interception in the last two games.
Behind the running of Chris Ivory and accurate passing from Smith, the Jets tack on a pair of field goals to make it 24-19 midway through the fourth quarter.
Facing an all-out blitz on 3rd-and-9, Cutler buys time and hits Jeffery for an 11-yard gain to move the chains and extend the drive.
Gould finishes the drive with three points on a 45-yard field goal, extending the Bears lead to 27-19 with 3:14 remaining in the fourth.
Looking to tie the game, Smith hits Greg Salas for a 51-yard reception, putting the ball in the Bears red zone.
On 4th-and-9 from the Chicago 9-yard line, Smith's throw to Kerley is out of bounds, giving the Bears possession to run out the remainder of the clock.
ESPN** Comments: "Looking for a sign? How about plus-6 in turnover margin the past two weeks? Plus-4 against the 49ers, followed up by plus-2 against the Jets." - Michael Wilbon Read more
Sports Illustrated
Comments: "It's here when Cutler is at his most frustrating for a defense, when he combines his athleticism and amazing arm to present a series of impossible problems." - Doug Farrar Read more
NBC Sports
Comments: "The Bears have the potential to have one of the league's best passing attacks. They can't afford slow starts like this every week, but the fact they recovered the way they did is only a good sign for the rest of the season." - Darin Gantt Read more
NFL.com
Comments: "Safety Ryan Mundy delivered the quickest pick-six in Monday Night Football history, taking an ill-advised Geno Smith screen pass to the house for an early lead." - Chris Wesseling Read more
CBS Sports
Comments: "Jay Cutler's favorite target on Monday was Alshon Jeffery, unless the Bears got near the end zone, then his favorite target became Martellus Bennett." - John Breech Read more
Yahoo! Sports
Comments: "The Bears needed a play. They got one. Jeffery once more picked on (Antonio) Allen, snagging a lob from Cutler on 3rd and 9 to convert a first down." - Eric Edholm Read more
USA Today
Comments: "The Bears now return home where they'll host the division-rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday. A Chicago victory could carry post-season implications, with the NFC North wide open at this point." - Lorenzo Reyes Read more
