bears moment of zen

ESPN.com:
Who will challenge the Bears in the NFC?

Hoge: No one. There isn't a team in the NFC that can give the Bears a legitimate run for their money. The only team that could make it interesting is the Philadelphia Eagles. But with the Eagles appear unable to consistently run the football and rely on the pass. To beat this Bears defense, you need a physical running game, a sharp quarterback and a defense that can maintain pressure. The Eagles have two of those, but the running game is what keeps them from being on that elite level.

Schlereth: No one. There is no team that is a challenge for the Bears' dominant juggernaut. If the Panthers are able to continue their progression and Steve Smith can continue to get healthy, Carolina may be able to compete with them at the end of the season. That's because the Panthers have a physical defensive line, and they can play a smashmouth game. But they need to get Smith to 100 percent for there to be a chance of it happening.

Peter King of SI:
1. Chicago (5-0). Another tour de force defensive performance, with Rex Grossman looking like Joe Willie Namath. This team is five miles ahead of everyone else in football right now.

CBSSportsline.com:
Bears: The defense came up big to help get the points. They totally dominated the Bills' offense after the opening drive. Rex Grossman continues to make big throws. Grade: A+