Grading the Bears

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Quarterback: B+

Jay Cutler took what the defense gave him, including 3 scrambles for 18, 13 and 9 yards -- all for first downs. He was 17-for-30 for 188 yards, 2 TDs and 0 INTs.

Running backs: C

Matt Forte (14 carries, 49 yards) had a 22-yard run that set up Chester Taylor (10-13) for a 1-yard TD. But other than that, the RBs gained 40 yards on 23 carries.

Receivers: B-

Greg Olsen had a 4-yard TD catch and a key 18-yarder that led to Earl Bennett's 2-yard winning TD. Johnny Knox (3-49) continues to be dangerous with yards after catch.

Offensive line: C

Frank Omiyale's perfunctory false start led to a spate of them in the second quarter, but the line was better than it has been, allowing just one sack.

Defensive line: B-

Far from a dominant performance, the line stepped up when it had to in the fourth quarter. Israel Idonije had two pressures that helped stifle the Bills' final drive.

Linebackers: B

Lance Briggs made a difference from the start, never more so than with a strip of Fred Jackson in the third quarter. Brian Urlacher had nine tackles.

Defensive backs: B-

Tim Jennings' pick pretty much told the tale -- nearly burned for a big play, he reached out at the last second, tipped the ball five times and made a game-turning INT.

Special teams: C+

Not great but good when they had to be. Idonije blocked a PAT that proved critical. Brad Maynard got a great bounce to pin the Bills at their 1.

Coaching: B-

Far from perfect, Bears made key plays to win that other teams don't -- blocking a PAT, forcing a Jackson fumble. And no penalties in the final 29:57.