Giants and Bears are among the top surprises early in 2022
The New York Giants and Chicago Bears have been two of the biggest surprises early in the 2022 seasonSEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROQUAN SMITH #0 - LINEBACKER - BALTIMORE RAVENS
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Jaquan Brisker on Roquan Smith: 'His plays give us momentum' | Press Conference Safety Jaquan Brisker addresses the media during open locker room on Wednesday at Halas Hall.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Dealing with quad injury Smith was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury.
Impact Smith was dominant during the Bears' Week 2 win over the Texans, recording 16 tackles and an interception, but he presumably picked up a quadriceps injury as well. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but his participation at practice Thursday and Friday should provide further clarity on his status for Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Jefferson's hidden impact; what are Bears doing with Justin Fields?
How did Justin Jefferson help the Vikings win despite a down day? Do the Bears have a plan for Justin Fields? We cover those topics and moreSEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Bears rely on ground game and backup Khalil Herbert
The Chicago Bears offense has been almost entirely about running the football and after beating Houston 23-20 they ranked second in the league in rushing entering Monday even while...SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lamar Jackson looks like a $50M QB, Jaguars step up: Bucky's Breakdown
Bucky Brooks brings you notes and insights from around the league, featuring Lamar Jackson, the surprising Jaguars and a growing bully in Mi...SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Roquan Smith Shows Bears What They Could Be Missing Future without a contract for Roquan Smith could hold an even greater pay day if he continues making plays like Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Huge fantasy day Smith intercepted a pass while notching 16 tackles in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Impact Smith was all over the field, as he doubled the tackle total of his next closest teammate. He also helped lead the Bears to a victory by picking off a pass in a game that was won at the final whistle. Smith continues to be one of the elite IDP performers, who has both a high scoring floor and ceiling each week.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
With the Chicago Bears passing game malfunctioning, Roquan Smith and the defense take things into their own hands The Chicago Bears outlasted the Houston Texans in such a Bears-like way, with Roquan Smith and the defense nudging the struggling offense to...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Roquan Smith lifts Bears with clutch interception | Quick Hits A hip injury prevented Roquan Smith from practicing all week. But it didn’t keep the Bears’ two-time All-Pro linebacker from producing the m...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Justin Fields struggles again as Bears ride run game to win
Justin Fields said he played like “trash.”SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roquan Smith Bails Out Justin Fields in Bears Win VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: The Bears got an interception from Roquan Smith, setting up Cairo Santos’ winning field goal despite Justin Fields’ strugg...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Roquan Smith on win vs. Texans: 'I'm always hungry to get better' | Chicago Bears
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Can't-Miss Play: Roquan Smith sets up Bears with clutch INT off Davis Mills Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith sets up his team's game winning drive with a clutch interception against Houston Texans quarterback Da...
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • NFL.COM
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20
Roquan Smith set up Cairo Santos’ game-ending field goal when he intercepted Davis Mills deep in Houston territory, and the Chicago Bears beat former coach Lovie Smith and the Texa...SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roquan Smith comes up with clutch pick to set up game-winning field goal Bears linebacker Roquan Smith intercepts the Davis Mills pass to set the Bears up deep in Texans territory.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Active against Texans Smith (hip) is active Week 3 against the Texans.
Impact Smith may not have seen the practice field all week, but that won't the fifth-year linebacker from taking the field. With totals of nine and 11 tackles through the first two weeks of the season, Smith continues to establish himself as an upper-tier IDP option.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears Week 3 inactives: Roquan Smith IN, Jaylon Johnson OUT vs. Texans The Bears have released their inactives ahead of Sunday’s game against the Texans, where there was good and bad news for the defense.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Expected to take on Texans Smith (hip) is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against Houston, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Smith didn't practice at all this week due to a hip injury, but it appears that he's trending in the right direction to face Houston, which would be a notable boon for Chicago's defense. The final word on Smith's status will come ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith and CB Jaylon Johnson are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith didn’t practice all week as he recovers from a hip injury suffered in the Week 2 loss to the Green Bay...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Roquan Smith, Jaylon Johnson questionable for Texans game | Injury Update Key Bears defensive starters Roquan Smith (hip) and cornerback Jaylon Johnson (quad) did not practice Friday due to injuries and are listed...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Labeled questionable for Sunday Smith (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Impact Smith didn't practice at all this week due to an unspecified hip injury, but he still has a chance to play Sunday. However, if he's sidelined, undrafted rookie Jack Sanborn would likely step into the middle of Chicago's defense in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears' Smith misses second straight practice with hip injury
Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith missed his second consecutive practice because of a hip injury, leaving his status for Sunday's game in questionSEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits out again Thursday Smith (hip) was listed as a non-participant on the Bears' practice report Thursday.
Impact Smith also sat out practice Wednesday while dealing with an unspecified hip injury. The linebacker's absence for the second day in a row is a discouraging sign for availability with just one more practice before this Sunday's game against Houston. In his potential absence, undrafted rookie Jack Sanborn would likely step in over the middle of Chicago's defense in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Fishbain: Bears LB Roquan Smith did not practice for the... - The Athletic Bears LB Roquan Smith did not practice for the second day in a row. LB Matt Adams (hamstring) also didn't practice, which meant the Bears ha...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
