Chicago Bears win 3rd in a row

Sep 23, 2013 9:00 AM

Jeff Leon

The Bears forced five turnovers and scored twice on defense in a 40-23 win over the Steelers at Heinz Field. Major Wright took an interception back 38 yards for a score while Julius Peppers sealed the victory with a 42-yard fumble return for a touchdown. Chicago led 24-3 in the second quarter before Pittsburgh stormed back to cut the lead to four early in the fourth. Matt Forte [[ FOR-tay ]] ran for 87 yards and a touchdown while Jay Cutler threw for 159 yards and a score as the Bears remained perfect at 3-and-0. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 406 yards with two interceptions and two TD passes to Antonio Brown, who finished with nine catches for 196 yards. Pittsburgh fell to 0-and-3 for the first time since 2000.

The Bears will be at Detroit on Sunday. The Pre-Game Show begins at 11:30 on Newstalk 1060.

The Bears fear defensive tackle Henry Melton could be done for the season. Team officials are worried that Melton could've suffered a torn ACL during last night's win in Pittsburgh. Melton was carted off the field in the fourth quarter. The Pro Bowler is playing this year on the franchise tag.