Bowman wins NFC special teams player of the week

Rookie Zackary Bowman received some bittersweet news Wednesday as he was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his role in the Bears’ 48-41 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Bowman recovered a muffed punt in the end zone for a Bears touchdown.  He also contributed later on defense with a game-sealing interception.

The award is bittersweet because Bowman was placed on IR with a biceps injury.