Bears' D'Marco Jackson: Steps into major role

Jackson recorded 15 tackles, including five solo, in the Bears' 31-28 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Jackson took over at middle linebacker with Chicago down its top three linebackers, leading to a full-time role. After logging only 32 defensive snaps and roughly one tackle per game before Week 12, his sudden workload makes him an elite IDP fill-in as long as linebacker injuries persist.