Chicago Bears 20, Green Bay Packers 17

Bears kicker Robbie Gould delivered the game-winner from 19 yards out with four seconds remaining...Return specialist Devin Hester is back, and so too are the Bears...Bears quarterback Jay Cutler got the job done.

A pass-heavy offensive approach was a recipe for disaster for the Packers on Monday night...The Packers special teams units struggled mightily on Monday...The Packers set a franchise record with 18 penalties.

NFL News and Notes

The New England Patriots defense knows it must improve, writes Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was released on Monday.

New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards reached out to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano wants improvement from the team's special teams units.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has a bruised knee and his status for Sunday's game is unknown.

His teammates have built a foundation in the hole that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dug with his three-game suspension.

Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini won't remove cornerback Eric Wright from the starting lineup.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis isn't concerned about Carson Palmer's performance the last two weeks.

The Indianapolis Colts are only concerned with the next game on the schedule, writes Phillip Wilson of the Indianapolis Star.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher says the team's run-pass ratio isn't a hidden message about Vince Young's status, reports Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

The Jacksonville Jaguars shuffled their roster on Monday.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak called out the team's defense.

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Charlie Weis had emergency gall bladder surgery on Monday.

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton passed for nearly 500 yards, but struggled on third down and in the red zone on Sunday.

San Diego Chargers guard Louis Vasquez will miss at least two weeks with a sprained MCL.

Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame quarterback/kicker George Blanda passed away on Monday at the age of 83.

Seattle Seahawks first-round offensive tackle Russell Okung is scheduled to practice on Wendesday.

The San Francisco 49ers fired offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye on Monday.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt isn't giving up on rookie punt returner Andre Roberts, reports Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson's MRI revealed a strained groin, but when he'll play again remains unknown.

Free agent kicker Kris Brown will try out for the New Orleans Saints today, Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune reports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookies LeGarrette Blount and Arrelious Benn have earned increased opportunities for playing time.

A balanced approach has lead to the Atlanta Falcons' leading the NFL in time of possession, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carolina Panthers second-round quarterback Jimmy Clausen struggled to take the snaps from center Ryan Kalil.

The Washington Redskins are sticking with the 3-4 defense, reports Rick Maese of the Washington Post.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick's mechanics are improving, writes Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.

The New York Giants will induct 30 former players and coaches into their new "Ring of Honor".

Dallas Cowboys guard Kyle Kosier and tight end Jason Witten will use the bye week to rest knee injuries.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will start throwing this week.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has improved his ball security and patience.

Today's NFL birthdays: Browns wide receiver Jordan Norwood (24), Cowboys offensive tackle Alex Barron (28), Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem (26), 49ers guard David Baas (29), Rams defensive tackle Jermelle Cudjo (24), Titans practice squad cornerback Pete Ittersagen (25), Redskins practice squad linebacker Mike Balogun (27), free agent defensive ends Baraka Atkins (26) and Josh Savage (30), Hall of Fame wide receivers Steve Largent (55) and Charley Taylor (69).