(670 The Score) Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his heroics in the team's 47-42 win against the Bengals on Sunday.
Loveland hauled in six catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead 58-yard score with 17 seconds remaining.
Loveland is just the third Bears rookie to win the honor, joining Jordan Howard (2016) and Anthony Thomas (2001). He's the first rookie tight end since Jeremy Shockey in 2002 to receive this honor.
The Bears (5-3) will host the Giants (2-7) on Sunday at Soldier Field.
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