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Fox praises makeshift offensive line

After watching tape of Sunday's thrilling 22-20 victory over the Raiders, coach John Fox lauded the performance of the Bears' makeshift offensive line.

Already without injured left tackle Jermon Bushrod, the unit lost a second starter on the third play of the game when center Will Montgomery sustained a broken fibula.

The Bears adjusted by sliding veteran Matt Slauson from left guard to center and installing Patrick Omameh at left guard. The new configuration helped Jay Cutler pass for 281 yards and two touchdowns and Matt Forte rush for 91 yards.