KHALIL MACK NEWS

Bears look to stay in contention after ending 6-game slide

The Chicago Bears can breathe a little easier after beating Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans 36-7 to snap a six-game losing streak

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther

The Las Vegas Raiders fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther after he failed to make any significant improvement for the unit in nearly three full seasons on the job

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Today, Week 14

NFL Today, Week 14

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant outing Mack registered a safety, a sack, two tackles and a recovered fumble in Chicago's 36-7 win over the Texans on Sunday.

Impact After notching 6.5 sacks over the first eight games of the season, these were the first two sacks he's recorded in five games, and his lack of consistent tackles gives him a very low weekly scoring floor in IDP leagues.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky outplays Watson, Bears stop skid, beat Texans 36-7

Mitchell Trubisky outplayed Deshaun Watson in their first meeting since they entered the NFL by throwing for three touchdowns and the Chicago Bears snapped a six-game losing streak...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch: Khalil Mack on a tear for the Chicago Bears Khalil Mack is having himself a Sunday against the Chicago Bears. How about a sack for a safety, forced fumble, and fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Khalil Mack RIPS ball from Duke Johnson for Bears turnover Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack RIPS ball from Duke Johnson for Bears turnover

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM

The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a playoff berth clinched before kicking off against the Buffalo Bills

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets green light to face Texans Mack (shoulder) has been deemed active for Sunday's game against Houston.

Impact The three-time All-Pro battled through a back issue to suit up last Sunday against the Lions, ultimately fielding 81 percent of the defensive workload in a losing effort. A shoulder injury kept him out of practice Wednesday and Thursday, but partial participation from the 29-year-old Friday signaled he would have a chance to face Houston. Mack has sustained a high level of play this season overall, as he currently leads the NFC in Pro Bowl voting among outside linebackers. He does, however, carry a four-game sack drought into Week 14.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable but expected to play Mack (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against Houston but is expected to suit up, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Mack has consistently played through questionable tags all season while dealing with a back issue, and it appears that pattern is set to continue with this new shoulder injury. Despite his limitations due to injury, Mack has compiled a respectable 6.5 sacks this season, though he hasn't posted one since Week 8.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears missing person’s report: OLB Khalil Mack Where has the Chicago Bears biggest franchise player Khalil Mack gone? Is it the six-game losing streak? Is it the pathetic offense that is...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including David Montgomery’s late-season surge and Khalil Mack’s shoulder injury During a lengthy losing funk, one bright spot for the Bears and their sputtering offense has been the recent production of running back Davi...

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Dealing with new injury Mack (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Mack has manged his practice reps during the season due to a back issue, as he seems to be dealing with a new injury. Per Adam Jahns of The Athletic, Mack is classified as day-to-day, so the issue doesn't appear to be too serious. Mack's participation level at practice during the rest of the week will be a better indicator of his chances to play Sunday against the Texans.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trubisky understands storyline with Bears set to face Watson

Mitchell Trubisky insists it doesn’t bother him that the 2017 draft remains such a hot topic in Chicago

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Bears Q&A: Has Khalil Mack become a disappointment? Could Matt Nagy survive this season? Why isn’t Chuck Pagano taking more heat for the defense? With the Chicago Bears on a six-game losing streak and their playoff chances dwindling, Brad Biggs’ weekly Bears mailbag was filled with que...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Concerns about Khalil Mack, faulting Chuck Pagano and more in 5 takeaways It's perfectly acceptable to criticize Khalil Mack and the Bears defense after that performance against the Lions.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lions feeling good about themselves after big win for Bevell

No matter what happens for the rest of his tenure as Detroit’s interim coach, Darrell Bevell has a memory he can treasure

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat on Nagy intensifies with Bears on 6-game losing streak

Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy said he hasn't discussed his future with chairman George McCaskey and president Ted Phillips

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All clear to face Detroit Mack (back) is active for Chicago's Week 13 matchup against the Lions.

Impact The five-time Pro Bowler did not practice with the team Wednesday or Thursday, but he was able to log a limited session Friday. Mack also had his practice workload curtailed in late-October because of a back issue, but he still has not missed a game in 2020. He's gone three consecutive outings without a sack after posting five between Weeks 5 and 8.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Allen Robinson, Akiem Hicks and Khalil Mack are among 9 Chicago Bears listed as questionable for Sunday; Roquan Smith misses practice with a non-injury absence The Chicago Bears listed nine players as questionable for Sunday's against the Detroit Lions at because of injuries. Akiem Hicks (knee), Kha...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Questionable for Sunday Mack (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact The 29-year-old was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday due to the back injury, but he was able to return as a limited participant Friday. Mack seems on track to be available for this weekend's divisional matchup, barring a setback.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Thursday Mack (back) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Mack hasn't practice in any capacity this week, but it sounds like he still has a fair shot to suit up against the Lions on Sunday. Coach Matt Nagy called Mack's absence from practice "precautionary," per PrideOfDetroit.com. The star pass rusher has 6.5 sacks through 11 contests.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nagy not throwing in towel as struggling Bears face Lions

Bears coach Matt Nagy was an assistant on Andy Reid's staff in Kansas City five years ago when the Chiefs answered a big slump with a massive turnaround catapulting them to the pla...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears injury report: Akiem Hicks limited, Khalil Mack DNP on Thursday Here’s a look at the Bears’ full injury report from Thursday’s practice, which included Akiem Hicks returning to practice.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM