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Timu impressive in first NFL start

After Bears coaches reviewed tape of Sunday's loss to the Vikings, inside linebacker John Timu was credited with a team-high nine tackles.

John Timu was credited with a team-high nine tackles against the Vikings in Week 15.

Not bad for an undrafted rookie not only making his first pro start, but playing defense for the first time in an NFL regular-season game.

"I saw a guy that's instinctive, much like I kind of thought he would be," said coach John Fox. "He's earned that opportunity. I thought he did a pretty good job.