"These being the super-secretive Bears, it's hard to know whether offensive coordinator Mike Martz had an epiphany about the running game last week or whether the epiphany was thrust upon him.

What we do know is that Matt Forte rushed for a career-high 205 yards Sunday against the Panthers. We also know the Bears won 34-29.

Forte had 25 carries, and you couldn't help but wonder if the pass-happy Martz called those plays through gritted teeth. Forte's teammates were so excited for him that they deserve an agent's percentage.

"You got to put some change in his pocket,'' Bears cornerback D.J. Moore said of the running back's quest for a big contract."