Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com.
Why wasn't Allen Robinson targeted more in Sunday's game against the Packers? Was it something Green Bay was doing to take him away?
Peter A.
Beloit, Wisconsin
I think the biggest factor in Allen Robinson II only being targeted five times in last Sunday's season finale was how the Packers tried to limit his opportunities with frequent double coverage. The Bears' leading receiver didn't have a reception until just about three minutes remained in the third quarter and finished the game with a season-low two catches for 37 yards. Here's what coach Matt Nagy said Monday about the extra attention Robinson received from Green Bay: "A-Rob is going to get that. You have 100 catches [entering the game], they're going to play shell and play cover-two over the top. Some games you just have that. For us, we want to be able to get him going more and see where he's at because he is a special player."
How many times have the Bears had a 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver in the same season like they did this year with David Montgomery and Allen Robinson?
Phil K.
Aurora, Illinois
This season marked the seventh time the Bears have had a 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver. On two of those occasions, they've had two 1,000-yard receivers and one 1,000-yard rusher in the same year. Here's a look at the seven instances:
- 2020: Montgomery (1,070 rushing), Robinson (1,250 receiving)
- 2014: Matt Forte (1,038 rushing), Alshon Jeffery (1,133 receiving)
- 2013: Forte (1,339 rushing), Jeffery (1,421 receiving), Brandon Marshall (1,295 receiving)
- 2012: Forte (1,094 rushing), Marshall (1,508 receiving)
- 2001: Anthony Thomas (1,183 rushing), Marty Booker (1,071 receiving)
- 1995: Rashaan Salaam (1,074 rushing), Jeff Graham (1,301 receiving), Curtis Conway (1,037 receiving)
- 1956: Rick Casares (1,126 rushing), Harlon Hill (1,128 receiving)
Flip through the galleries below to view all of the 1,000-yard rushing and receiving seasons in franchise history.
RB David Montgomery rushed for 1,070 yards in 2020. It is the 32nd time a Bears running back has broken the 1,000-yard mark in a single season. Take a look at each of the 13 players in franchise history that have accomplished the feat.
David Montgomery
2020: 1,070 yards
Jordan Howard
2017: 1,122 yards
2016: 1,313 yards
Matt Forte
2014: 1,038 yards
2013: 1,339 yards
2012: 1,094 yards
2010: 1,069 yards
2008: 1,238 yards
Thomas Jones
2006: 1,210 yards
2005: 1,335 yards
Anthony Thomas
2003: 1,024 yards
2001: 1,183 yards
James Allen
2000: 1,120 yards
Raymont Harris
1997: 1,033 yards
Rashaan Salaam
1995: 1,074
Neal Anderson
1990: 1,078 yards
1989: 1,275 yards
1988: 1,106 yards
Walter Payton
1986: 1,333 yards
1985: 1,551 yards
1984: 1,684 yards
1983: 1,421 yards
1981: 1,222 yards
1980: 1,460 yards
1979: 1,610 yards
1978: 1,395 yards
1977: 1,852 yards
1976: 1,390 yards
Gale Sayers
1969: 1,032 yards
1966: 1,231 yards
Rick Casares
1956: 1,126 yards
Beattie Feathers
1934: 1,004 yards
WR Allen Robinson II put up his second straight season of more than 1,000 receiving yards in 2020, marking the 17th time a Bears wideout has eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in a single year. Take a look at our list to see how many of the other receivers you can name.
2020: Allen Robinson II
1,250 yards
2019: Allen Robinson II
1,147 yards
2014: Alshon Jeffery
1,133 yards
2013: Alshon Jeffery
1,421 yards
2013: Brandon Marshall
1,295 yards
2012: Brandon Marshall
1,508 yards
2002: Marty Booker
1,189 yards
2001: Marty Booker
1,071 yards
1999: Marcus Robinson
1,400 yards
1996: Curtis Conway
1,049 yards
1995: Jeff Graham
1,301 yards
1995: Curtis Conway
1,037 yards
1970: Dick Gordon
1,026 yards
1964: Johnny Morris
1,200 yards
1961: Mike Ditka
1,076 yards
1956: Harlon Hill
1,128 yards
1954: Harlon Hill
1,124 yards
When was the last time the Bears converted five fourth-down plays in a game like they did versus Green Bay?
Jon P.
Oak Lawn, Illinois
The Bears' five successful fourth-down conversions (out of six attempts) last Sunday against the Packers were their most since Dec. 1, 1996 when they converted all five of their attempts, also in a loss to Green Bay.
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