Take a look inside the Bears' locker room after their win against the Saints, where defensive coordinator Dennis Allen received a game ball.

Allen was fired by the Saints on Nov. 4, 2024 following the ninth game of his third season leading the team. He relished the opportunity to face his former team as his defense forced four turnovers while holding the Saints to just 16 first downs, 253 total yards and 3 of 10 on third down.

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Thankfully, the Bears' running game and defense came to play as they carried Chicago to a dominant Week 7 win over the Saints. It's far easier to learn from mistakes and grow as a player when your team still gets the victory and continues to move up the standings, especially when you've now hit four straight wins.

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Dennis Allen’s defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win.