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Bears takeaways: Darrynton Evans emerges as RB option

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Bears running back Darrynton Evans runs against the Jets.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Three takeaways from the Bears’ 31-10 loss to the Jets:

Montgomery burns

Running back David Montgomery said he was comfortable on the Jets’ troublesome turf — “I felt fine,” he said — and it showed.

His 79 yards on 14 carries were his second-most of the season. Add three catches for 34 yards, and Montgomery brought his career total to 4,550 scrimmage yards, passing tight end Mike Ditka for 11th on the Bears’ all-time list.