Here are the week five Bears power rankings from various sites around the web:
ESPN:
#14 (Last week: 14)
Analysis, “Against the Lions, Matt Forte finally regained his rhythm.”
CBS:
#12 (Last week: 16)
Analysis, “Jay Cutler has had three consecutive games with a rating over 100. Still doubt him? The defense does have some problems that need to be worked out.”
Yahoo Sports:
#14 (Last week: 14)
Analysis, “Has any team ever had more players who are ridiculously dangerous on kick and punt returns?”
Pro Football Weekly:
#11 (Last week: 13)
Analysis, “Johnny Knox is a baller in name and game.”
Fox Sports:
#14 (Last week: 16)
Analysis, “There are a few stunners. First, Chicago’s defense has hung in there just fine without injured LB Brian Urlacher — forcing two turnovers/game in three straight wins minus their defensive captain.”
SI.com:
#12 (Last week: 16)
Analysis, “Talk about your win-win trades. The Broncos are 4-0 with the efficient Kyle Orton at quarterback, and the Bears are 3-1 with a three-game winning streak from the newly disciplined and patient Jay Cutler. Can’t say we saw either one of those particular scenarios playing out in the season’s first month.”
Covers.com:
#11 (Last week: 11)
Analysis, “The Bears toyed with Detroit before pulling away despite getting outgained 398-276. After averaging 2.8 yards per carry in their first three games, the Bears ran for 7.6 ypc against the Lions.”
October 6th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
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October 7th, 2009 at 2:18 am
they still have us behind the Packers.. hmm. thats weird. i love this power rankings article
October 7th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
All week I have said to everyone… Jonny Knox is the most underated rookie in the NFL. I love getting this kind of productivity out of a 5th round pick. I havent seen any new on hester injury yet though…?
October 7th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Hey Matt thanks for the comment. Yea I said all off-season that these "inexperiecened" receivers would turn into household names just because of Jay Cutler and all off-season those "analysts" said Cutler had no one to throw to. He not only has the best tight ends in the league, but he has weapons in Knox, Bennett and Hester and maybe the other Devin if he gets a shot this season. I called Johnny Knox the next Eddie Royal this offseason as well and I think that prediction is looking good. Hester has a stiff neck and is wearing a neck brace, he didn't practice today, but he should be back for Atlanta on Oct. 18th. The players who aren't expected to be back by then are Israel Idonije who just had knee surgery and Adrian Peterson who has a MCL strain