The Chicago Bears have made it through the first quarter of the 2021 NFL season exactly where many pictured them to be, although it happened a little differently than many expected.
Chicago currently sits at 2-2 with expected wins over the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions and losses to some very talented teams in the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns.
These first four weeks have paved the way for some impressive performances, as well as some unexpected surprises — both good and bad.
Here are our first-quarter awards, including team MVP, top offensive and defensive players, most improved and most disappointing, top rookie and best newcomer.