CHICAGO – Long before he reached the NFL, Brandon Marshall learned that he could be productive wide receiver without racing down the sidelines on every play.

“I’m not the fastest guy,” Marshall said. “I don’t jump the highest. So, one of the things my father taught me was how to use my body and be crafty.”

Marshall’s craftiness played an important role in the Bears’ 28-10 win Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. He caught a dozen passes from Jay Cutler, none of which went for more than 17 yards and most of which came across the middle on short- to mid-range passes.