88971967JD021_DETROIT_LIONSHere are the week five Bears power rankings from various sites around the web:

ESPN:

#14 (Last week: 14)

Analysis,  “Against the Lions, Matt Forte finally regained his rhythm.”

CBS:

#12 (Last week: 16)

Analysis, “Jay Cutler has had three consecutive games with a rating over 100. Still doubt him? The defense does have some problems that need to be worked out.”

Yahoo Sports:

#14 (Last week: 14)

Analysis, “Has any team ever had more players who are ridiculously dangerous on kick and punt returns?”

Pro Football Weekly:

#11 (Last week: 13)

Analysis, “Johnny Knox is a baller in name and game.”

Fox Sports:

#14 (Last week: 16)

Analysis, “There are a few stunners. First, Chicago’s defense has hung in there just fine without injured LB Brian Urlacher — forcing two turnovers/game in three straight wins minus their defensive captain.”

SI.com:

#12 (Last week: 16)

Analysis, “Talk about your win-win trades. The Broncos are 4-0 with the efficient Kyle Orton at quarterback, and the Bears are 3-1 with a three-game winning streak from the newly disciplined and patient Jay Cutler. Can’t say we saw either one of those particular scenarios playing out in the season’s first month.”

Covers.com:

#11 (Last week: 11)

Analysis, “The Bears toyed with Detroit before pulling away despite getting outgained 398-276. After averaging 2.8 yards per carry in their first three games, the Bears ran for 7.6 ypc against the Lions.”