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Top 10: Single-game rookie performances
Web writer Eli Kaberon makes his picks for the top performances by rookies in Bears history.
In a blowout win at Detroit, Knox had a 102-yard kick return TD, plus five catches for 31 yards.
Forte dominated in the first game of his career, rushing for 123 yards - including a 50-yard first quarter TD - in a win at Indianapolis.
The Human Joystick showed his array of talents in his NFL debut, with 66 yards rushing, 47 yards receiving, 45 yards as a punt returner and one TD.
The A-Train ran for 188 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown, in a 24-0 blowout victory against Cincinnati.
On a Monday night, Howard led the way to top the previously unbeaten Vikings by rushing for 153 yards and a touchdown.
Carrier tied a franchise record by intercepting three Mark Rypien passes in a game at Washington's RFK Stadium.
Payton gained 196 yards from scrimmage (134 rushing, 62 receiving) while scoring a touchdown in a blowout win over New Orleans.
With both a fumble recovery and interception, Jackson became the first player in NFL history with two defensive scores of more than 75 yards in a game.
On a national Monday night stage, Hester had two kickoff return touchdowns - for 94 and 96 yards - as the Bears rolled over the St. Louis Rams.
On a muddy Wrigley Field turf, Sayers set an NFL record with six touchdowns while compiling 336 all-purpose yards.
