Let’s examine the games since the NFL began playing regular-season contests across the pond four years ago and see what we can glean for Sunday and going forward for future contests in England.

In honor of the Bears traveling across the pond this week to play the Buccaneers in London, let’s call this a “shephard’s pie chart.”

When you join Hall of Famers Walter Payton and Gale Sayers as the only Bears running backs ever to rush for 200 yards in a game, you’re big-time in Chicago.

With two weeks of football in the books, the numbers don’t lie. We’re in the heart of an offensive explosion.

Bears running back Matt Forte‘s contract talks are not the only ones that have been put on hold, according to league sources.

The Bears added their third ex-Cowboys of the week, agreeing to a two-year, $5 million contract with RB Marion Barber, according to a league source.

As we were reminded this week, there are hundreds of NFL players on Twitter, and they tweet the darndest things. Not all of them make headlines, but here’s a random look at what some NFL players are up to Friday, based on their recent tweets…

If you’re an NFL hopeful from Tulane, the idea has to be to follow in the footsteps of Matt Forte.

A look at some of the most notable numbers from the Packers’ 21-14 win over the Bears in the NFC Championship game, including why B.J. Raji is now in select company.

A look at some halftime numbers, and a few observations, at halftime of the NFC Championship Game at Solider Field.

Here’s a championship weekend edition of Four Downs, starting with a look at why Ben Roethlisberger is so difficult to defend.

Since their bye week, Bears have proven they can win with balance.

The 2010 fantasy season is over, and what a strange year it was. Here is a quick look back, and some thoughts for the future.

You know the old rule, fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice, well then, you are a true fantasy football enthusiasts. The game is littered with players who continue to ride certain players even when they should know better. Ask anybody who suffered with Matt Forte this year. Had a slow start with Ryan Mathews this year. The list could go on.

A look at some of the most notable numbers, ongoing streaks and best performances from around the league, starting with Tom Terrific.