George Connor (4).
Patterson, who led NFC returners in fan votes, made the all-star team last season, his first with the Bears. He was a two-time Pro Bowl player with the Vikings. Patterson’s 104-yard kickoff return for a touchdown last month against the Vikings gave him eight in his career, putting him in a three-way tie for most all-time.
On Monday, Bears coach
Matt Nagy called Patterson “day to day” with a knee injury suffered in the first half Sunday. The Bears limited him to kick-return duties in the second half. The running back/returner played only six offensive snaps.