Special teams, defense come to Bears rescue

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) had two tackles but still played a key role in the Bears’ 24-17 victory over the Titans on. Sunday at Soldier Field. Jason Miller/Getty Images

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There probably aren’t many Bears players who deserve their own moment in the spotlight like Jonathan Owens does. So it was kind of fitting that the backup safety was in the right place at the right time Sunday at Soldier Field.

When teammate Daniel Hardy knifed through the middle of the Titans line to block a punt in the third quarter, the ball squirted right to Owens, who eagerly grabbed it and sprinted 21 yards for a touchdown that ignited the Bears sideline, the Soldier Field crowd and sparked the…