Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) celebrates his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys with Eric Weems (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)

By Zack Pearson

Chicitysports.com (Special to Bearsbacker.com)

So this is what a real offense looks like?

Bears fans have waited patiently to see their new look offense and the potential it has. Well Bears fans, here it is. But is it finally here to stay?

After struggling for most of the first three weeks of the NFL season, the Bears finally flashed the offensive threat that’s been missing in Chicago for many years. An offensive threat that when hitting on all cylinders and paired with this dominant defense,  could be a scary sight for the NFL.

From the get go the Cowboys were no match for the Bears on a crisp Monday Night in Arlington. The Cowboys were completely stymied as the Bears dominated and rolled to a 34-18 win in prime time.

Now sitting at 3-1 and tied for the NFC North lead, could this be the turning point in the Bears season? Could this game finally get the offense clicking? We can only wait and see.

Here’s the Bears week 3 grades for their big win against Dallas.

Quarterback: A-

Jay Cutler flashed his potential again for Bears fans. Slinging the ball all over the field, but in a good way this time. Cutler made key throws to move the Bears down the field and finished with two touchdowns and zero interceptions.

He found his connection with Brandon Marshall early and often. The two connected on a touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter to all but end the game for the Cowboys.

Cutler did have a fumble in the second half of the game, taking too much time in the pocket after finally being stripped by DeMarcus Ware.

When Cutler has time and plays well, the Bears will continue to play well.

Running backs: C+

Matt Forte made his return after suffering an ankle injury in week 2, but finished with just 53 yards. It was obvious Forte is still being bothered by the ankle injury. Something to look at as the season goes on.

Michael Bush looked like he was going to have another big role for the Bears as Forte limped to the sidelines on the Bears first offensive play. That wasn’t the case as Forte finished the game.

Receivers: A-

Both Brandon Marshall and Devin Hester recorded touchdown grabs for the Bears. Marshall had another big game, hauling in seven receptions for 138 yards. The Bears receivers seemed like they could take what they wanted from the Cowboys secondary.

Tight end Kellen Davis made one of the best catches you’ll see all season long to seal the Bears victory in Dallas.

 Offensive Line: B+

The offensive line had a tough task coming into the game. Going against a pretty good Dallas defensive line, the Bears offensive line held their own. They only gave up two sacks, and for the most part gave Cutler great protection. That great protection lead to success through the air for the Bears. This type of play is needed every game from the offensive line.

Defensive Line: B+ 

The defense continues to play at a high level and it starts with the defensive line. They had the job of getting pressure on Romo and containing him while not letting him escape the pocket. The Bears did a pretty good job of that as they recorded one sack, but had pressure on Romo all game.

The Bears continue to get solid play from Henry Melton, Corey Wooton and Israel Indonije to compliment Julius Peppers. The defensive line certainly has been a strong point for the Bears so far this season.

Linebackers: B-

The Bears linebackers didn’t have a great game, yes they did have a interception for a touchdown thanks to Briggs, but they had a productive game to say the least. They contained running back DeMarco Murray, and were in the backfield on a lot of running plays.

The Bears blitzing scheme also worked to perfection causing Tony Romo to rush throws, and not pick up rhythm throughout the game.

Secondary: A-

The Bears secondary has been one of the strengths of this team and it shows again in week 4. The secondary had four interceptions on Tony Romo, including Charles Tillman’s pick six to set the momentum in Chicago’s favor early on.

Tim Jennings continues to play at a high level as he recorded another tipped pass. On the safety side the Bears have received solid contributions from Major Wright and Chris Conte. A positive when during the off-season, the safety position was considered a weakness for the Bears.

Special Teams: B-

Not much to complain about here. Brian Moorman did pin the Bears deep in their own territory early on, and they still don’t have a return touchdown.

Robbie Gould continues to have another good start to his season.

Coaching: A

The Bears had a good game plan going into Dallas, and they executed it well. The coaching was key all game, as the Bears were able to get better on first downs and stop the Cowboys offense.

By Zack Pearson

Chicitysports.com (Special to Bearsbacker.com)

A win is a win, and they don’t always look good.

Well at least the offensive side of the ball didn’t look to shining during Sundays 23-6 win over the Rams. It wasn’t impressive for the offense, but they got the job done the old fashion way with defense.

The Bears defense completely dominated the Rams, holding them to six points and zero trips inside the red zone.

While the offense kept the Rams hanging around, the defense took over with an impressive second half performance that included two interceptions.

As the defense continues to shine, one has to wonder if the offense ever will. Sure it’s only week 4 of the NFL season, but most great offenses have already started to click this early. Can the Bears? We will soon find out as Monday provides another test for this team.

Here’s the week 3 grades for the Bears win over the Rams.

Quarterback: C-

Cutler didn’t have a great game as he finished with just 183 passing yards and no touchdowns. An early interception didn’t really hurt the Bears, but the rhythm was never there for Cutler and his receivers.

Cutler missed a golden chance at a touchdown as Devin Hester couldn’t come down with it. The Bears didn’t take a deep shot until late in the fourth when Cutler connected with Marshall on a big gain. Not a bad game for Cutler, but it wasn’t a great one either.

Running backs: B+

Michael Bush picked up some of the slack from losing Matt Forte and finished with 55 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown. He seemed to get into a groove early, but faded off as the game went on. Still a good performance.

Khalil Bell saw action which included an 18 yard run, but he finished with just 20 yards on the ground. The Bears will love to have Forte back and Bush being a good complement to Forte’s attack.

Receivers: C-

Not a great game from the receiving core this week. A missed chance on a Devin Hester touchdown was key. They almost had another, but Alshon Jeffery got held  in the second quarter.

A couple of drops from Brandon Marshall killed some momentum for the Bears offense. He still finished with five grabs for 71 yards however.

Offensive Line: C

It wasn’t a great performance from the line, but what do you expect? They looked better then that disaster in Green Bay a few weeks ago, but still need to improve.

They only gave up two sacks, but a few holding calls and false starts hurt some Bears drives. J’Marcus Webb also had a shoe problem early on in the game which forced the Bears to use a timeout.

Defensive Line: A

The defensive line continues to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks, something that is key to a successful defense. Julius Peppers continued his man-handling of offensive lineman, and Israel Idonije provided a spark with 2.5 sacks.

Stephen Paea finished with one sack on the game, and Peppers added a half sack.

Getting pressure on Bradford was key for the Bears defense, and they did just that from the get go. Bradford had virtually no time to throw and the Rams offense went into a funk early.

Linebackers: B

While Brian Urlacher still hurts from his injury, Lance Briggs and Nick Roach continue to show solid play. Briggs lead the team with 7 tackles (2 for a loss) and also had a tipped pass.

Urlacher’s presence in the middle continues to be felt, even with effects of an injury. He finished with four tackles, and played solid coverage all game long.

Secondary: A

The Bears secondary is playing at an extremely high level, and it’s not even led by Charles Tillman. Instead Tim Jennings has made a name for himself as he recorded his fourth interception in three games. He also had a tipped pass which lead to a Major Wright interception to seal the game.

Another big test comes Monday night when the Cowboys bring Dez Bryant and Miles Austin to the table for the Bears secondary.

Special Teams: B-

Not to much to talk about for the Bears special teams as they have yet to return a touchdown this season. They are doing a nice job with field position, giving their offense some room to work.

Robbie Gould remained perfect on the season as he hit all three attempts including a 54-yarder.

Coaching: B

The Bears wanted to run the ball early and often, and they did just that. While the offense struggled, the defense picked it up and shut down the Rams.

They will look to continue to develop a solid passing game, and this week against the Cowboys would be a perfect time to unleash it.

By Zack Pearson

Chicitysports.com (Special to Bearsbacker.com)

It was defiantly a game to forget for the Chicago Bears.

The Bears went into Lambeau Field and were spanked by the Green Bay Packers. It was a complete disaster for the Bears, who had the chance to put the Packers in a 0-2 hole to start the NFL season. Instead, it was the Bears who left feeling like they were put into a hole.

The offense never got going and it turned into a mess for Chicago. The defense held up their part of the deal by holding Aaron Rodgers to under 300 yards passing and just one touchdown.

Here are your week 2 grades for the Bears.

Quarterback: D+

To blame Jay Cutler or not to blame Jay Cutler? That’s the topic being tossed around the media after a 4 interception game last night. It’s certainly hard to complete passes under constant pressure and on being on your back most of the game. Cutler was sacked 7 times last night, and whether the blame falls on Cutler or not, he has to play better

Running backs: D+

The lone bright spot on the offensive side of the ball for Chicago came from the running backs, and that wasn’t saying much. When the Bears clicked on offense, it was Matt Forte and Michael Bush. Even that wasn’t enough to warrant a good grade. Bush picked up the slack when Forte exited the game, which Chicago is saying is a “high ankle sprain”.

Wide receivers: D+

The Bears receivers were simply non-existent. Brandon Marshall dropped a touchdown during a key third quarter drive. Earl Bennett didn’t help the cause by not coming back to the ball on what resulted as a Jay Cutler interception. Much different from last weeks performance against the Colts.

Offensive line: F

An “F” is a generous grade for the offensive lines performance last night. It was a disaster from the start as they gave up 7 sacks. That’s completely unacceptable. Carimi also killed a drive early with a personal foul penalty.

Defensive line: B-

The Bears defensive line didn’t make it easy for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense. They got pressure early and often on the leagues MVP. Rookie Shea McClelin had a nice game with 1 1/2 sacks, and Julius Peppers continued to show why he’s one of the more dominant NFL players.

Linebackers: B-

Key stops on third down late in the game by Briggs and Urlacher kept little hope for the Bears. Even with a hurting Urlacher, the Bears line backing core had a solid game.

Secondary: A-

Easily the biggest surprise for the Bears defense thus far. Tim Jennings showed up again as he intercepted Rodgers and played tight coverage on the receivers. Charles Tillman continued to show us why he’s one of the best at forcing turnovers.

Special Teams: D-

The Bears were out-smarted on a fake field goal call that led to a Packers touchdown and a huge momentum shift in the game.

Coaching: D-

The Bears were simply out coached all game. The fake field goal was a testament to this. Running on 2nd and 4 with third stringer Armando Allen was also a head scratcher for some. Overall it was just a game the Bears coaching staff would love to forget.