The Bears took care of business at home and have now won four in a row as they move forward on a short week on the road.Chicago hasn’t won seven games before Dec. 1 since 2012 and have won more than six games for the first time since 2013. Now the Bears have put themselves in the driver’s seat for the NFC North title and a playoff berth https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Adrian-Amos-Jersey , but there is still plenty to play for.Before we move on to the Thanksgiving Day game against Detroit, let’s look at the stars and the players who left a little something out there on the field Sunday.For the record, Khalil Mack is being left off this list because his stock literally cannot go any higher. It’s also getting a lot more difficult to pick three stock down players every week, so it should be noted that those players aren’t necessarily awful, but just didn’t make a huge impact or had a couple of glaring errors.Stock upCody Parkey, K - It’s hard not to mention the Bears kicker, who bounced back from a tough game where he missed two extra points and two field goals. Sure he didn’t attempt an extra point, but his kicks were right down the middle, including the game-sealing 48-yarder with less than three minutes left, a clutch kick when it was needed.Akiem Hicks, DE - After a couple of quiet weeks (for him), Hicks showed out on Sunday night. In weeks 7 to 10, Hicks had zero sacks, 10 total tackles, one TFL and two QB hits. Against Minnesota he had one sack, six tackles, five TFL and two QB hits. Eddie Jackson, S - Jackson has turned in to a bona fide playmaker in the defensive backfield. He scored his second touchdown of the season on a great interception of Kirk Cousins that just about sealed the win for Chicago. Jackson has not only a knack for taking the ball away, but also coming up in big spots for the team. Stock downPrince Amukamara, CB - Amukamara has been getting picked on the last couple of games, although that is to be expected for a No. 2 CB when the No. 1, Kyle Fuller, has been playing exceptionally well. Amukamara gave up two TDs Jordan Howard Color Rush Jersey , one to Diggs late, although he may have been expecting inside help and one to Aldrick Robinson.Trey Burton, TE - I’m not going to say that Burton had a bad game, necessarily, because the Vikings are such a strong secondary, but he was MIA and had just one catch for nine yards. His best play, a 36-yard reception was called back by offensive pass interference on Anthony Miller.Roquan Smith, LB - Smith didn’t have a terrible game, really. He was tied for second on the team with six tackles, but he missed a couple of key tackles and had a pass interference penalty. He just has to clean up his play.Who stood out to you? Public camp at Bourbonnais is in the books, and after a closed practice today the Bears move back to Halas Hall" The Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansThe Bear’s Den, August 11, 2019New,18commentsPublic camp at Bourbonnais is in the books, and after a closed practice today the Bears move back to Halas HallCDTBEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!BEARRRSSSSBears’ plan with Burton has only one goal - ChicagoBears.com - In easing tight end Trey Burton back into action following offseason surgery, the Bears are concerned only with ensuring that he’s ready to play in the Sept. season opener against the Packers.Quick hits: Nagy on Trubisky, Daniel on Montgomery - ChicagoBears.com - Items in Quick Hits include coach Matt Nagy’s confidence in quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, backup QB Chase Daniel’s assessment of rookie running back David Montgomery and more.Monsters of the Midway Comic Strip - The Passageway - ChicagoBears.com - Follow along as we continue the story of the Monsters of the Midway defending Chicago from a weekly nemesis drawn from the 2019 schedule.Zimmerman Podcast: The Legendary Tom Waddle [AUDIO] - Da Bears Blog - It’s a podcast.Bears WR Miller injured after awkward landing - ESPN - Bears receiver Anthony Miller left practice after being injured during a one-on-one drill when he jumped to catch a contested pass against cornerback Kyle Fuller and landed awkwardly.5@5: Who Drew Your Eye In Bears’ Preseason Opener? - 670 The Score - The Mully & Haugh crew debates a five-pack of questions every weekday.The best photos from the Bears’ preseason opener at Soldier Field - Chicago Tribune - Photos from the Bears' 23-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the first preseason game at Soldier Field on Aug. 8, 2019.Chicago Bears-Carolina Panthers Postgame Show: David Montgomery Shines in Debut - Chicago Audible Podcast - In this episode, The Chicago Audible crew break down all of the action that unfolded Thursday night between the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers.Golden: 5 Bears Whose Stock is On The Rise - Chicago Audible Blog - The first preseason contest is officially in the books. These five Bears made the most of their opportunity against the Carolina Panthers.Bears pick up the tempo, and production Eddie Jackson Jersey , on offense - NBC Sports Chicago - On the last training-camp practice open to the public, the Bears offense showed progress discernible to the naked eye, without the filter of coach-speak or qualified assessments.Report: One team thinks Bears will trade for Ravens kicker Kaare Vedvik | NBC Sports Chicago - Baltimore Ravens backup kicker Kaare Vedvik could be an option for the Bears' kicking job.Longshot: Hinsdale native Ian Bunting making good on a 'hell of an opportunity' to play for the Bears | NBC Sports Chicago - Hinsdale native Ian Bunting has stood out more than any other undrafted rookie tight end during training camp.A standing 'O' for a PAT? Welcome to another chapter in the Bears' kicking competition | NBC Sports Chicago - Elliott Fry made the Cody Parkey kick and Eddy Pineiro missed from 48, all while the Bears surely took note of a few other kickers' performances around the league Thursday night.Longshots: Bears lineman Alex Bars continues roster push in first game since torn ACL, MCL at Notre Dame | NBC Sports Chicago - Alex Bars played in his first game Thursday since tearing his ACL/MCL last September while playing for Notre Dame, though he's not in football shape just yet.Ageless Amukamara enjoying best camp of career - ChicagoBears.com - Nine years into his career, Prince Amukamara says he’s having the best training camp of his career and looks to have an even better season than last year. Ken's Note: Prince was all over the place Saturday, August 10... he had a whale of a camp this year in all the days I was there.Bears' depth tested with injuries to Anthony Miller, Trey Burton - Bearmaven - Bears receiver Anthony Miller left practice with a foot injury while Trey Burton's stay on sideline is close to an end. Ken's Note: Miller did walk off to the locker room with a trainer without a limp, so there is that at least... and yes, I saw it myself.POLISH SAUSAGEAntonio Brown posts on social media: If I leave, will fans still love me? – ProFootballTalk - Antonio Brown posted on Instagram after news broke that he has threatened to quit if he can’t wear his old helmet. The Raiders receiver had a two-hour grievance hearing Friday regarding his helmet. “I love the game; I love the hustle,” Brown wrote. Ken’s Note: Will fans still love you? No.We don’t now, and we won’t later. You are like that weird cousin we all have to deal with at Thanksgiving, except you are normally a lot better at playing football than Cousin Billy. Since you can’t actually run or jump now, Cousin Billy could probably beat you on some routes, Perhaps we should call Jon Gruden and get Billy a tryout for after you take your toys and go home pouting. PS: If you ever need a new agent, I suggest giving the Kellogg company a call. Yes, the company that makes the breakfast cereal. Kellogg would be a perfect company to deal with because they really know how to package flakes and sell them.Bears CB John Franklin III has come a long way, but will he make the roster? - Chicago Sun-Times - The QB-turned-WR-turned-CB wants to be more than a training camp hero.Bears training camp report: Takeaways from the 11th practice - Chicago Sun-Times - Mitch Trubisky finds the range; Final open practice at Olivet Nazarene draws camp-high crowd of 9,141The Bears’ Khalil Mack trade looks better with each new chapter in Raiders’ circus - Chicago Sun-Times - Can’t you almost hear the calliope music behind Liev Schreiber’s voiceover?Chat room: New Bears CB Buster Skrine talks Dr. Oz, Rachel Ray and ‘super-high expectations’ - Chicago Sun-Times - Presuming the Bears begin their season opener in nickel coverage — and against Aaron Rodgers, why in the world wouldn’t they? — Buster Skrine will take the field carrying superlatives on his shoulder.Three things we learned about Bears’ defense https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Allen-Robinson-Jersey , from rush struggles to standout Josh Woods - Chicago Sun-Times - Backup outside linebackers Kylie Fitts and Isaiah Irving started and played more than half the Bears’ snaps; the former assisted on one tackle, while the latter didn’t appear in the box score.‘It was an average run’: Bears coach Matt Nagy is fighting to pull the David Montgomery hype train back into the station - Chicago Tribune - David Montgomery’s 7-yard touchdown run was the most important moment of the Bears’ first preseason game. So why was coach Matt Nagy so unimpressed by that small snapshot of Montgomery’s potential?Anthony Miller leaves Bears practice with foot/ankle injury as Trey Burton eases back into action - Chicago Tribune - Anthony Miller went down with a right foot injury during individual drills at the Bears’ final public practice in Bourbonnais on Saturday.KNOW THINE ENEMYVikings at Saints: Which Vikings helped and hurt their chances in the preseason opener - Daily Norseman - Some players on each listAmukamara at 30: Older, wiser ... and better? - Chicago Sun-Times - Bears veteran CB eager to prove he’s got the staying power his predecessors — Tracy Porter and Tim Jennings — did notDetroit Lions training camp Day 12 observations: Offensive line shakeup - Pride Of Detroit - After suffering some injuries in their first bit of preseason play, the Lions started jumbling their front line.Grading the panic level for Detroit Lions’ 4 biggest issues from Patriots game - Pride Of Detroit - Your guide to Lions-related anxieties.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRONSunderbruch's Windy City Gridiron Fact Check: Trubisky and the Deep Ball - Windy City Gridiron - Every so often, it’s nice to have a fact check on some of theopinions and speculation running around about the Chicago Bears—especially when quarterbacks are involved.Chicago Bears 2019 Training Camp: Live updates and open thread 8/10 - Windy City Gridiron - Ken was down in Bourbonnais taking in the final training camp practice from the Chicago Bears.Householder: Best odds for leading NFL statistical leaders - Windy City Gridiron - Preseason odds are out for leading passer, receiver, rusher and more, are any Bears worth betting on?Wiltfong: The Fry and Pineiro show - Windy City Gridiron - The kicking competition for the Chicago Bears really got started against the Carolina Panthers last night.WCG CONTRIBUTORS BEARS PODCASTS & STREAMSWindy City Gridiron Podcast Channel which includes Bear With Me from Robert Schmitz, Bears Over Beers featuring Jeff Berckes & EJ Snyder, and T Formation Conversation from Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.; Steven’s Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert; and Robert Zeglinski’s The Blitz NetworkTHE RULESWindy City Gridiron Community Guidelines - SBNation.com - We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following is not permitted in comments. No personal attacks, politics, gender based insults of any kind, racial insults, etc.The Bear’s Den Specific Guidelines – The Bear’s Den is a place for Chicago Bears fans to discuss Chicago Bears football, related NFL stories, and general football talk. It is NOT a place to discuss religion or politics or post political pictures or memes. Unless otherwise stated, the Den is not an open thread, and profanity (including profanity only stated in pictures) is prohibited.Click on our names to follow us on Twitter:WCG Contributors: Jeff Berckes; Patti Curl; Eric Christopher Duerrwaechter;Kev H; Sam Householder; Jacob Infante; Aaron Lemming; Ken Mitchell; Steven Schweickert; Jack Silverstein; EJ Snyder; Lester Wiltfong, Jr.; Whiskey Ranger; Robert Schmitz; Robert Zeglinski; Like us on Facebook.