Gregg Rosenthal looks at one key homegrown player on each NFC team who could make a BIG difference in 2020. Can Leighton Vander Esch stay healthy? Will Dwayne Haskins make the leap?

Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is feared to have suffered a torn pectoral in Thursday's Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

The Chicago Bears (7-6) kept their playoff hopes alive in beating the NFC East-leading Dallas Cowboys (6-7), 31-24, on Thursday night to kick off Week 14. Here's what we learned from Chicago's win.

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys (6-6) venture north to face Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears (6-6) at 8:20 p.m. ET from Soldier Field live on FOX and the NFL Network.

Bears first-year defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano knows his defense hasn't played up to the lofty measure it previously set during the 2018 campaign.

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith will not play against the Green Bay Packers. Here are other injuries we're tracking on Friday.

One week after sitting out Chicago's win over Minnesota due to unexplained "personal reasons," Smith is accompanying the Bears on their trip to London to play the Oakland Raiders.

Kirk Cousins has only attempted 10 deep throws this season. Brian Baldinger says the criticized QB must get the ball to his talented receiving duo even if the Vikings are a run-first offense. Plus, he shares how two other teams can improve going forward.

Bears coach Matt Nagy announced Wednesday that Roquan Smith will be a full-go at practice, while quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is unlikely to play against the Raiders.

The Bears remain tight-lipped on why LB Roquan Smith was a surprise inactive in Sunday's win over the Vikings. "He's completely a personal issue," coach Matt Nagy reiterated Monday.

Neil Reynolds from Sky Sports recaps Week 4 of the 2019 NFL season

Week 4 was one for the road. Well, one for the road teams. Ten of 13 visitors came away with wins on Sunday, including the still-undefeated Chiefs and Patriots.

Bears coach Matt Nagy has high praise for Khalil Mack as Chicago heads into a pivotal NFC North game against the Vikings, stating: "He affects every single play. ... He dominates."

Mitchell Trubisky and a struggling Bears offense along with Chicago's Khalil Mack-led defense square off against a Redskins defense looking to improve and an offense that's done well, but not well enough for a first win.

Kicking off the National Football League's 100th season are two of the league's oldest franchises engaging in an age-old rivalry: the 199th edition of Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers.

Plenty of people are counting the Indianapolis Colts out on the heels of Andrew Luck's stunning decision to retire. Adam Rank's advice: Don't sleep on Indy in Week 1. Plus, why the Chicago Bears deserve more respect.

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano knows replacing Vic Fangio won't be easy. Pagano says he will have to earn the trust of the Bears players this season.

Robert Alford, who signed a three-year deal with the Cardinals in February, suffered a tibia fracture and could come off injured reserve in the second half of the season, according to Ian Rapoport.

Which defenses have the best shot to keep offenses in check in 2019? The Los Angeles Chargers lead Adam Schein's ranking of the top nine units entering the season.

Is there any roster more stacked than the Dallas Cowboys outfit headlined by running back Ezekiel Elliott? Gil Brandt examines the 10 most talented teams in the NFL.

The Bears are back! A year after the team reclaimed the NFC North, Adam Rank summarizes how the Bears got here and writes why Mitchell Trubisky and Co. have what it takes to take the next step in 2019.

One Monster of the Midway, Hall of Fame defensive end Richard Dent, thinks this year's Bears squad has the potential to quench the franchise's prolonged thirst for a Lombardi.

With the Toronto Raptors attempting to keep the Golden State Warriors from a three-peat in the NBA Finals, Adam Schein reveals his top nine contenders to dethrone the reigning-champion Patriots in 2019.

With the 2019 NFL Draft and most of free agency behind us, we basically know what each NFL roster will look like in the fall. Which teams are the most complete? Adam Schein provides his ranking.

Which teams knocked the 2019 NFL Draft out of the park? Who came up woefully short? Adam Schein reveals the prospect hauls he loves, likes and loathes.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sacks Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough.

Chicago Bears lineback Roquan Smith sacks Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough.

Watch the Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams highlights from Week 11 of the 2019 season.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith picks off Jared Goff for second season in a row.

Watch highlights from the Green Bay Packers win over the Chicago Bears in Week 1.

Watch the highlights from the Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears Preseason Week 1 game of the 2019 season.

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Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith ambushes Kyle Allen for sack.

Check out all of Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith's best plays from the 2018 NFL season.

Watch the best plays from the NFC Wild Card matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith flies in untouched off the edge for the sack.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith grabs his first interception in the NFL on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith blows past a block by Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick and sacks quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Watch the best plays from Chicago Bears linebackers Khalil Mack and Roquan Smith.

Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith had a terrific performance in Week 9 of NFL action.

Check out the highlights from the New York Jets Week 8 matchup against the Chicago Bears.

Watch every defensive play from Chicago bears linebacker Roquan Smith in his Week 2 match up against the Seattle Seahawks.

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sacks Green Bay Packers Deshone Kizer on first NFL play.

NFL Network's Stacey Dales reports on the Chicago Bears' preparation for their game vs. the Green Bay Packers this week, and discusses how involved newly acquired linebacker Khalil Mack figures to be.