CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears showed they could dominate on defense Chicago Bears Hoodie , even with Khalil Mack out of the lineup.Then again, playing the Jets didn’t hurt.The Bears were ready without Mack, shutting down Sam Darnold and New York’s struggling offense in a 24-10 victory Sunday they sorely needed.“We played together,” linebacker Aaron Lynch said. “We played as one, we played aggressive and we had fun doing it. And we attacked the field every time we went out there.”There were no eye-popping statistics from any of the Bears’ players. Chicago (4-3) had just one sack and no interceptions.But the defense delivered a solid all-around effort, helping the Bears win on a day when Mitchell Trubisky threw for two touchdowns and guard Kyle Long got helped off the field with a right foot injury.The Bears outgained New York 395 yards to 207 and held big advantages in rushing (179-57) and passing (216-15). The Jets didn’t even reach 100 yards in total offense until the fourth quarter, and by the time they finally got going, Chicago was putting this one away.“I don’t want to go back and forth about what any in particular guy does on this defense,” defensive end Akiem Hicks said. “I want to talk about our entire defense as a whole Tarik Cohen Color Rush Jersey , and how dominant we have been and how dominant we will continue to be the rest of the year.”Here are some things to know after the Bears bounced back from consecutive losses and handed the Jets their second in a row:SELF-INFLICTEDWhile the Bears’ defense did its part, the Jets did plenty to stop themselves.They had false-start penalties on each of their first three drives. They also had one on their first possession of the third quarter, making it tougher to move the ball.“We shot ourselves in the foot on that,” Jets coach Todd Bowles said. “Especially when the crowd wasn’t that loud, those were just concentration things. It was pretty much a different guy each time.”RUNNING REVIVALJordan Howard has gone a career-long 10 straight games without a 100-yard rushing effort. But he showed signs of picking it up with 22 carries for 81 yards — his highest total since he had 82 in the opener against Green Bay.The 22 attempts were the second-most for him this season. And he set up his 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter with a 24-yard run, his longest of the year.DRIVE EXTENDERMitchell Trubisky’s scrambling continues to help keep the Bears moving, even when the passing game has been inconsistent. He ran for four first downs and gained 51 yards on six rushes.“We needed to continue to find ways to stay on the field and sometimes it’s me pulling the ball down and making the play for the offense,” Trubisky said.In the previous game against New England, Trubisky ran for a career-high 81 yards.CATCHING ONJets rookie tight end Christopher Herndon now has touchdown catches in three straight games.He had a 16-yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter — his lone reception.A fourth-round pick from Miami https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/James-Daniels-Jersey , he has 12 catches for 161 yards.WITHOUT LONGThe Bears have some options if Long is out for a few games or the rest of the season.Veteran Eric Kush could take over for him at right guard, though he has been bothered the past few weeks with a neck injury that kept him out on Sunday. The Bears can also turn to newly acquired Bryan Witzmann, a guard/tackle who signed three weeks ago and has knowledge of the offense because he played in it for the Chiefs under Nagy. With the odds given for the rookie running back, Montgomery seems like a smart bet." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteWindy City GridironWindy City Gridiron - Being who you thought we were since 2005!Log In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBearsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsThe Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansFiled under:NFL DraftChicago Bears Draft 2019Bears’ David Montgomery facing surprisingly tall odds for Offensive Rookie of the YearNew,11commentsWith the odds given for the rookie running back, Montgomery seems like a smart bet.CDTShareTweetShareShareBears’ David Montgomery facing surprisingly tall odds for Offensive Rookie of the YearDavid Montgomery would be a smart bet for Offensive Rookie of the Year for prospective gamblers.Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsAs one of the first skill position players picked in the 2019 NFL Draft, Bears running back David Montgomery projects as a prime Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate. With his well-rounded skill set, the third-round pick projects as a perfect fit in Chicago’s offensive scheme. He has impressive contact balance, but he also has the lateral agility to make defenders miss and bounce outside of the tackles—an important trait in an inside zone scheme like that of the Bears. His reliable hands and fluidity as a route runner give him value on passing downs Aaron Lynch Jersey , which will give the team the steady backfield receiver they wanted Jordan Howard to become.However, Montgomery will have an uphill battle to receive touches early on in the season. With veterans Mike Davis and Tarik Cohen also in the backfield, there will be a fight for the three of them to get carries. Fellow rookie Kerrith Whyte Jr. and free agent signing Cordarrelle Patterson, who saw the bulk of his touches come on the ground with the Patriots last year, will also compete for snaps.It’s this logjam in Chicago’s backfield that has Montgomery facing tough odds to win Offensive Rookie of the Year in Vegas sportsbooks. Sascha Paruk from Sports Betting Dime has the Iowa State alum ranked in a tie for tenth place for the award.Sports Betting Dime is tracking all of the listed rookie of the year odds here; meanwhile, Paruk had this to say about Montgomery’s chances:Though the Bears have a stacked group of running backs, 20-1 is a smart bet for Montgomery. Cohen has not had more than 100 carries in either of his first two seasons, and with the arrival of Montgomery and Davis, among others Kevin White Color Rush Jersey , that likely will not change. Howard ran the ball 250 times in 2018, and his absence will free up a lot of touches for the two new backs, who are both more traditional power runners than Cohen.There’s a chance Montgomery may not start off the year as the lead back in their committee, but he projects as a starter at some point in the season. He figures to be an intriguing bet for Offensive Rookie of the Year with his given odds.