Don Pierson

1. Rams (8-1): Injuries remain their biggest foe. 2. Steelers (7-2): Defense looking Ravens-like. 3. Raiders (7-2): Giants should test rushing defense. 4. Packers (7-3): There's still something shaky going...

1. Rams (7-1): Only two more outdoor games left. 2. Packers (6-2): Would love to get home-field advantage. 3. Steelers (6-2): Looking more solid by the week. 4. Raiders (6-2):...

The subtraction of Cade McNown added confidence to the Bears' locker room. The earlier subtraction of Eddie Kennison now looks every bit as valuable. It's no wonder Bears fortunes have...

1. Rams (6-1): Second-half schedule looking good. 2. Raiders (6-1): Starting to separate in AFC West. 3. Packers (5-2): Facing biggest game of the season. 4. Steelers (6-1): Running and...

With the Bears and Packers poised for Sunday's NFC Central showdown, Tribune pro football reporter Don Pierson looks back at the seven most memorable games in a rivalry that dates...

With the Bears and Packers poised for Sunday's NFC Central showdown, Tribune pro football reporter Don Pierson looks back on the seven most memorable games in a rivalry that dates...

With the Bears and Packers poised for Sunday's NFC Central showdown, Tribune pro football reporter Don Pierson looks back at the seven most memorable games in a rivalry that dates...

With the Bears and Packers poised to play for first place Sunday, Tribune pro football reporter Don Pierson is looking back at the seven most memorable games in a rivalry...

1. Rams (6-1): They get a rest, then healthy Faulk. 2. Raiders (5-1): Need to beat Denver on Monday night. 3. Packers (4-2): Two division losses, with Tampa next. 4....

1. Rams (6-0): Potent even without best player. 2. Raiders (4-1): Road warriors test Philadelphia. 3. Packers (4-2): A week off to lick Vikings' wounds. 4. Ravens (3-3): One more...