Bears win first game of season. Who gets game ball?

[motm]

What a surprise. I honestly didn't think we would win this game. 

Howard looking good out there and Hoyer making reads as a QB.

Royal stepping up for us

Defense was ok but lacking a pass rush

Wasn't a pretty win but its a win regardless...   

[JABF]

Howard.
Honorable mention to the OL guys.  
Honorable mention to Hoyer.  Hoyer throws a beautiful ball.  Nice touch.  He showed great pocket-presence.  He gets the ball out quicker than Jay.  Smart QB.

[riczaj01]

giving this game ball to the Defense, that is a good Lions O and they held them in check. Howard is a legit option also, but in the end, 17 points on O really isn't a good day.

[MartianBearsFan]

I voted for Howard, however, the D helped as well. I think we are seeing signs that the D is improving. I was also impressed with the OL.. However, the O has got to stop the penalties. Also the Bears needs to get rid of Barf..

[JABF]

I find it amazing how much Fangio is getting out of a patched up unit like this.  That is coaching your ass off.

[AlexM]

Howard, Hoyer, Royal, interior OL, entire D

[seqq34]

I give my ball to the three headed offensive monster..

-Hoyer- no picks, but a couple sacks(big deal)...28/36...302 yds and 2 TD's...he was decently crisp and added a spark to the team at times.
-Howard- 111 yds on 23 carries, no fumbles....but no Td's either
-Royal- 111 yrds 1 TD on 7 catches...weird "111" numbers between the two players lmao The Illuminati are among us i think.

Maybe throw in Miller for his Td...but those three guys helped keep the D fresh and drives moving, for the most part lol

[paytonisgod]

Howard by far if you are going to pick one person. The OL really did a strong job both in run and pass blocking. Hoyer had all day to throw. I hope this wasn't a fluke given the Lions' defensive line injuries.

[mikegolf]

This win should go to Howard and this young secondary.

[Deleted]

I could rally behind the Howard pick. He looked strong in all three aspects of offense racking up a few strong blocks against pass rushers, a few receptions, and a helluva lot of nice runs, but as a defensive minded viewer, I'm going to go with Jerrell Freeman with an honorable mention to Bryce Callahan for some excellent play against Tate shutting him down and allowing just 1 reception for 1 yard.

Freeman's been THE stud of this defense week in and week out. He's a consistent tackler, a sticky coverage man (going up against some tough assignments in Riddick and Ebron) and a supreme intellect. He plays disciplined football and shows no give regardless of the situation. He's once again the leading tackler for the Bears with 7 tackles but more than that he's the budding identity of this defense IMO.