Found November 28, 2011 on NBC Chicago:
The Bears' loss to the Raiders Sunday was ugly, but not completely devoid of positives. Who stood out, for better or worse, on Sunday? Grizzly Bears -- The players who embodied "Just win, baby!" Lance Louis -- The guard made a play that men who weigh 320 pounds aren't supposed to make. After Caleb Hanie threw an interception, Louis ran down Kamerion Wimbley to prevent a touchdown. Louis used an illegal tackling technique, but that penalty was worth it. His hustle saved four points. Johnny Knox -- Yes, he had a hard time connecting with Hanie early on, but he made up for every drop with four catches for 145 yards. One was a breathtaking 81-yard catch that made me yell at my television with glee. He added 133 yards in kickoff returns. Julius Peppers -- Pep has been bothered by a knee injury for much of the season, but that didn't show on Sunday. He kept Carson Palmer on the run, getting two sacks for a loss of 20 yards. Robbie Gould -- More th...
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