Hand it to Hester, given chance he makes plays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Devin Hester quietly lobbied for more touches after having just one ball thrown his way in the opener. One play Sunday showed why he could become a prime target.

Hester's spectacular one-handed touchdown grab helped the Bears beat the Cowboys 27-20.

"No. 1, I just wanted to secure the ball and keep my feet inbounds," he said. "Great throw by Jay (Cutler). He put it exactly the place it needed to be."

Hester said with each new week come new opportunities, and he caught four passes for 77 yards Sunday. He was targeted six times, tied for the team-high along with Matt Forte and Earl Bennett.

Hester also showed his elusiveness on a 38-yard hook-up with Cutler, setting up a Forte touchdown catch. Hester nearly broke Terence Newman's ankle on the play.

"I was just reading the coverage and just … seeing Johnny (Knox) running and clearing it out I knew it was one-on-one with Newman and just had to make a move," he said.

Curious move: Receiver Devin Aromashodu, who was targeted 10 times against the Lions, barely saw the field against the Cowboys. Bennett got extensive playing time after missing last week with an ankle injury, while Rashied Davis even saw the field before Aromashodu.

"We have different game plans for each week," Aromashodu said. "I knew I was going to have a lesser role going into this week. Nobody really told me, but I figured it. No big deal. Main thing is we got the win."

(chicagotribune.com)