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DJ Moore is first Bears wide receiver since 1999 to win NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY
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Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore catches a pass as Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes makes the tackle during the third quarter at FedExField.
Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore catches a pass as Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes makes the tackle during the third quarter at FedExField.

Eight receptions, 230 yards, and three touchdowns. Week 5 was a breakout performance from Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore in the team's 40-20 victory over the Washington Commanders, and it was enough to earn him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

This is the first time a Bears wide receiver has earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors since Marcus Robinson in 1999.

What did Marcus Robinson do when he won the award?

1999 was the best season of Marcus Robinson's nine year career. It was Robinson's sophomore season, racking up 84 receptions for 1,400 yards and nine touchdowns. During Week 15, Robinson went off for 11 receptions, 170 yards, and three touchdowns in the Bears' 28-10 win over the Detroit Lions.

DJ Moore's 2023 stats

Already, DJ Moore has racked up more receiving yards in five games (531) than any Bears receiver recorded all of last season. While Cole Kmet had 544 yards through the air last year, the team's leading wide receiver was Darnell Mooney with just 493 yards.

DJ Moore's five touchdowns through five games would also rank him second (Cole Kmet, seven) among all 2022 Bears receivers.

Moore is currently on pace for 92 receptions, 1805 yards, and 17 touchdowns. Those numbers would rank him ninth, first, and first, respectively, in Chicago Bears history. The current all-time leaders are:

What other Bears have won NFC Offensive Player of the Week in that span?

  • 2001: QB Shane Matthews - Week 7; 30-50, 357 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs; W 27-21 v. CLE

  • 2001: RB Anthony Thomas - Week 14; 31 carries, 173 yards, 1 TD, 1 reception, 5 yards; W 27-3 v. TAM

  • 2006: QB Rex Grossman - Week 15; 29-44, 339 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT; W 34-31 v. TAM

  • 2007: QB Brian Griese - Week 7; 22-41, 322 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT; W 19-16 @ PHI

  • 2009: QB Jay Cutler - Week 16; 20-35, 273 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT, 3 rushes, 10 yards; W 36-30 v. MIN

  • 2010: RB Matt Forte - Week 1; 17 carries, 50 yards, 0 TD, 7 receptions, 151 yards, 2 TDs; W 19-14 v. DET

  • 2013: QB Josh McCown - Week 14; 27-36, 348 yards, 4 TDs, 3 rushes, 16 yards, 1 TD; W 45-28 v. DAL

  • 2016: RB Jordan Howard - Week 8; 26 carries, 153 yards, 1 TD, 4 receptions, 49 yards; W 20-10 v. MIN

  • 2018: QB Mitch Trubisky - Week 10; 23-30, 355 yards, 3 TDs, 3 rushes, 18 yards, 1 TD; W 34-22 v. DET

When do the Bears play next?

The Chicago Bears will be at home against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, Oct. 15. Kickoff is set for the Week 6 game is 1 p.m. ET. The game will air locally on FOX. You can also stream the game on FuboTV.

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