It’s okay to be confused about our Bears.

On one hand, they might be giants.

• Winners of five out of their past six games.

• Ben Johnson ’s offense, even with growing pains, ranks third in the NFL in yards per game and sixth in points per game.

• Just a few weeks ago, fans wanted the Bears to trade for a running back, and yet, the run game is now averaging 144 yards a game, which ranks second in the league. Amazing.

• Dennis Allen’s defense is first in the NFL in interceptions and total turnovers. With that, the Bears lead the league in turnover margin.

The scene in Cincinnati was pure, crazy, chaotic bliss. I’ve been covering sports in my hometown of Chicago for 30 years, and outside of the Cubs’ World Series and three NBA Finals for the Bulls, the road trip to Cincy was my favo

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