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Jones-Quartey's second chance

Given a second chance to prove himself, the rookie safety produced two key takeaways in helping lead the Bears to a 26-21 win over the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadum.

"I started early in the season," Jones-Quartey said. "Coaches took me out, felt like I wasn't prepared, I wasn't ready. Today was a statement game. Coach told me I was [active]. I told myself I had to make a statement, I had to give it all I had."

Jones-Quartey did just that in the second quarter when he forced Doug Martin, the NFL's second-leading rusher, to fumble after a 6-yard reception.