As the Bears hit their bye week in Week 7, ChicagoBears.com takes a look at what national media outlets are saying about the Monsters of the Midway and how the team compares to the other 31 clubs in the NFL.
ESPN
Bears ranking: 25
Last week: 24
Comments: "Since Jay Cutler's return, the Bears have played three straight games decided by three or fewer points, going 2-1. They had one such game (Week 1) last season."
Division Rivals: Lions 24, Packers 2, Vikings 15
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Broncos, Cardinals, Bengals
NFL.com
Bears ranking: 24
Last week: 24
Comments: "Oh, man -- if only the Bears could have pulled off the road win at Ford Field. Nobody -- and I mean nooooobody -- expected Chicago to climb back to 3-3 after the 0-3 start. Jay Cutler and Co. came thisclose to doing just that. There was so much back and forth in this NFC North contest, including Cutler getting it done (again) on a last-gasp drive in the fourth. This time, it was two completions to Alshon Jeffery for 49 yards that only ate up 17 seconds. Unfortunately Jeffery couldn't come up with a ball on third down in overtime, and the suddenly-feisty Bears ran out of claws."
Division Rivals: Lions 31, Packers 2, Vikings 10
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Panthers, Broncos
FOX Sports
Bears ranking: 30
Last week: 21
Division Rivals: Lions 28, Packers 3, Vikings 9
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Bengals, Packers, Panthers, Broncos
CBS Sports
Bears ranking: 19
Last week: 19
Comments: "They have made a lot of strides this season..."
Division Rivals: Lions 27, Packers 3, Vikings 9
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Bengals, Packers, Broncos, Panthers
Yahoo! Sports
Bears ranking: 25
Last week: 26
Comments: "Alshon Jeffery's first game of the season: eight catches, 147 yards and a touchdown."
Division Rivals: Lions 26, Packers 2, Vikings 10
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Panthers
Pro Football Talk
Bears ranking: 24
Last week: 23
Division Rivals: Lions 29, Packers 3, Vikings 10
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Bengals, Packers, Panthers, Broncos
USA Today
Bears ranking: 30
Last week: 24
Comments: "They're playing a unique brand of break-but-don't bend defense, ranked in the top 10 overall but last in points allowed."
Division Rivals: Lions 25, Packers 2, Vikings 11
Top 5 overall: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Panthers, Broncos
