"The legend of Devin Hester continues to grow.

The Bears receiver and returner didn't practice last week because of an ankle injury but returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

On Wednesday, Hester revealed he also was sick with swollen tonsils, strep throat and a fever.

In a few days, news might emerge that Hester also slew a dragon.

"It was one of them games where we had to win," Hester said.

"We needed all our key players. I felt I had a little juice to go, and I just gave it a shot."

He provided one of the key plays, as the Bears raced out to a 20-0 lead en route to a 37-13 rout."