Thayer's Playbook

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how running back David Montgomery draws attention from the defense to help get the ball to Chase Claypool for a critical first down versus the New York Jets.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown helped move the chains against versus the Atlanta Falcons.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how linebacker Jack Sanborn's vision on pre-snap movement leads to big sacks versus the Detroit Lions.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how wide receivers Darnell Mooney and Dante Pettis block for Justin Fields versus the Dolphins.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Velus Jones Jr. gets critical downs in the running back position versus the Cowboys.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how the offensive line draws the defense away from Justin Fields versus the Patriots.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Kyler Gordon's defense comes up big on first and second down versus the Commanders.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down the game tape to show how Cole Kmet is able to get open for big catches versus the Vikings.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Eddie Jackson was able to stop the run by reading the quarterback cadence versus the Giants.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Khalil Herbert steps in and runs explosively to gain field advantage versus the Texans.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Justin Jones reading the offense shuts down the run game versus the Packers.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Khari Blasingame's blocking efforts made way for big plays against the San Francisco 49ers.

Bears Radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Eddie Jackson's efforts to stop the run made way for big plays against the New York Giants.

Bears Radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Cole Kmet's versatility lead to big plays against the Seattle Seahawks.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how the defense, led by LB Roquan Smith, read screens to stop plays against the Minnesota Vikings.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Justin Fields used his speed and athleticism to extend plays against the Green Bay Packers.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. uses his speed and versatility to catch the defender's focus against the Detroit Lions.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how outside linebacker Robert Quinn set a career high with 3.5 sacks against the Baltimore Ravens.

Radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the Bears' speed and space in the Week 8 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the Bears' speed and space in the Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down rookie running back Khalil Herbert's execution in the Bears' Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the play of the tight ends in the Bears' Week 4 win over the Detroit Lions.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the play of linebacker Roquan Smith in the Week 3 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer looks at the game tape and breaks down the Bears' pass rush in their Week 2 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.