Bears Bites: Half the defense hurt but still an impressive win

Playing without about half your defense.

On the road again — this time on the opposite coast — and in prime time.

To slog out that kind of win?

In a word: Impressive.

Remind me again:

How the heck did the Bears lose at home to Buffalo??

But:

As much as that loss still stings, it's still you're division-leading Bears (2-1), and that ain't such a bad thing.

Old school:

They did it with defense, special teams and basically without Brandon Marshall.

Who'd a thunk?

Better and better:

Oh Phil Emery, you are looking very wise with your pick of Kyle Fuller.

Very, very wise.

Random thought:

That commercial with those active seniors bopping their way around the dance floor?

Intoxicatingly weird.

Pretty sure:

I'll never be comfortable when the Bears go back to punt.

Unsung heroes:

The D.

Ahmad Dixon.

Martellus Bennett.

Not quite perfect:

As good as this win feels, there are still some issues.

Issues like dumb penalties and the running game.

Ah, but that's kinda nitpicky after a win like this, isn't it?

And the beat goes on:

Bears, Packers ... Sunday.

You ready?