Bengals' momentum halted in mistake-filled Week 2 loss
At times in Sunday's 20-17 loss, the Cincinnati Bengals looked more like the 2020 version instead the supposedly new, improved editionSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROQUAN SMITH #0 - LINEBACKER - BALTIMORE RAVENS
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NFL Today, Week 2
NFL Today, Week 2SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Column: Ignited by Roquan Smith's pick-6, the Chicago Bears defense looks like its old self again in a bounce-back win Roquan Smith's fourth-quarter interception and 53-yard return for a touchdown was a huge play in a big moment for the Chicago Bears. On a da...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Burrow struggles after strong opener, Bengals lose to Bears
Coming off one of his best games as a pro and facing a defense that struggled in a season-opening loss, Joe Burrow looked as if he might be in for another big outingSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Massive performance Smith returned an interception for a touchdown while adding a sack and eight tackles in the Bears' 20-17 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Impact For the second week in a row, Smith led the Bears in tackles, but he put the game away after picking off a Joe Burrow pass and taking it to the house. Already an elite fantasy option based solely on his weekly tackle totals, he's also capable of games like this, when he can create big plays.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fields takes over for injured Dalton, Bears beat Bengals
Justin Fields played the second half after Andy Dalton exited with a knee injury against his former team, and the rookie quarterback used Chicago’s stellar defensive performance to...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Roquan Smith looks like RB on insane 53-yard pick-six Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith intercepts Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and rumbles into the end zone for a 53-yard pick-...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Kevin Fishbain: Roquan Smith's first career touchdown — a... - The Athletic Roquan Smith's first career touchdown — a 53-yard pick-six — gives the Bears a 17-3 lead with 10:55 to go in the fourth quarter. Smith had a...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Leads team in stops Smith recorded 11 tackles in the Bears' 34-14 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Impact Smith had more than twice the number of tackles than any of his teammates, as he continues to show the ability to cover a great deal of ground while tracking down rushers and receivers. He'll likely contend with the top tacklers in the league for the title of top IDP producer.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trubisky shines as Bills roll past Bears with 41-15 win
Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky returned to Soldier Field and led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-15 victory over his former team, the Chicago BearsAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to practice Smith (groin) returned to practice Wednesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Smith had been limited by a groin injury for a week and a half, and the issue forced him to miss Saturday's preseason opener against the Dolphins. The 2018 first-rounder will likely be able to suit up in Saturday's exhibition game against the Bills as he prepares to take on a prominent role in Chicago's defense once again in 2021.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out for preseason opener Smith (groin) is not suited up for Saturday's exhibition game against the Dolphins, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Smith is nursing a groin injury, so there is no surprise that the Bears have opted to err on the side of caution here. His next chance to see some preseason work will come Aug. 21 versus the Bills. He projects to again start at inside linebacker and play a key role for Chicago's defense.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing groin injury Smith did not participate at Friday's practice due to a groin injury, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact The severity of Smith's injury is unknown at this time. However, it would not be surprising if the Bears are just erring on the side of caution here in order to avoid a lingering issue. The fourth-year starting inside linebacker figures to once again be a key piece in Chicago's defense. The Bears exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract during the offseason, ensuring him his presence with team through 2022.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Madden 22 ratings: Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith The former Georgia star racked up 139 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions for the Bears in 2020.
JULY 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
What a contract extension for Roquan Smith could look like What could a contract extension for Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith look like? The former Georgia Bulldogs star is in for a big payday...
JULY 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
WATCH: Bears LB Roquan Smith and RB David Montgomery mic'd up during minicamp Bears LB Roquan Smith and RB David Montgomery were mic’d up during minicamp, which provided some great moments.
JULY 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Chicago Bears: Is Roquan Smith deserving of All-Pro status? With the eighth pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Roquan Smith. Any prospect selected within the top...
JUNE 30, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM
Roquan Smith named one of the top young players in NFL Chicago Bears inside linebacker Roquan Smith has been recognized as one of the best young players in the league.
JUNE 29, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Chicago Bears: Roquan Smith in rare territory at his age One of the benefits of drafting Roquan Smith was drafting one of the younger players in his draft class. Now, Smith will enter his fourth se...
JUNE 26, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM
Chicago Bears seeing a more motivated Roquan Smith in year four Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is ready to embrace his new role as the leader on the team's defense.
JUNE 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Chicago Bears: Roquan Smith compared to 2018 draft class linebackers When we look back on it, the 2018 draft class that featured Roquan Smith may go down as one of the better groups of linebackers drafted in r...
JUNE 21, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM
Chicago Bears: Roquan Smith among NFL’s top players under 25 To fans that watch the NFL week-in and week-out, it's no surprise that people think Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is a good player....
JUNE 18, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM
Macri: 2021 IDP linebacker rankings & tiers | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Darius Leonard, Blake Martinez, Devin White and Roquan Smith make up the first tier of off-ball linebackers in these IDP linebacker rankings...
JUNE 17, 2021 • PFF.COM
Bears' Roquan Smith ranked as eighth best inside linebacker While Bears LB Roquan Smith landed inside PFF’s top 10 among inside linebackers, there’s an argument to made made why he should be higher.
JUNE 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Chicago Bears may want to extend Roquan Smith sooner than later The Chicago Bears recently picked up the fifth-year option Roquan Smith, which locks him onto the 2022 roster. However, he is not signed bey...
JUNE 6, 2021 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM
