Overall, it was a pretty quiet final week of the NFL season for ex-Bears players.

Most, like their former Bears teammates, are packing it up and calling it a season. But there are still a few who are going to hang around for the playoffs.

Here’s how other ex-Bears fared in the final week of the regular season:

Thomas Jones, running back, New York Jets: Against a Cincinnati team looking ahead to next week, Jones rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-0 Jets blowout that secured them a wildcard playoff berth that rematches the teams in a divisional game this week.

Jones and rookie Shonn Greene were critical in the Jets’ playoff drive, including a win over previously unbeaten Indianapolis. They combined with Leon Washington (injured earlier in the year) to form the league’s top rushing attack.

Greene has filled in nicely for Washington, but Jones has carried the load for the Jets offense. Jones rushed for a career-high 1,502 yards (his fifth straight season over 1,100 yards) and a career-high 14 touchdowns.

Kyle Orton, quarterback, Denver: A disastrous second-half by Orton against the Chiefs, a team the Broncos beat by 31 a month ago, doomed the Broncos. Orton had three interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns, in a 44-24 loss.

Cedric Benson, running back, Cincinnati: Was inactive for the Bengals’ regular-season finale. They were resting Benson, who missed part of the season with a hip injury, for the playoffs.

Cedric Benson didn't play against the Jets Sunday but will be active when the teams rematch in the playoffs Saturday.

Tank Johnson, defensive tackle, Cincinnati: Johnson joins Benson as another Bear castoff headed to the playoffs.

Ian Scott, defensive tackle, San Diego: No plays in the win over Washington. The Chargers finish 13-3 and get a first-round playoff bye.

Bernard Berrian, wide receiver, Minnesota: Two catches for 50 yards in a 44-7 win over the New York Giants. The Vikings won the NFC North and are headed to the playoffs with a first-round bye. More than you can say for the Bears.

Justin Gage, wide receiver, Tennessee: Four catches for 38 yards in the Titans’ 17-13 win over Seattle. Tennessee finished 8-8 after starting 0-6. Gage overcame broken bones in his low back to play a few games down the stretch.

Rod Hood, cornerback, Tennessee: Four tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed in the Titans’ win.

Mike Brown, safety, Kansas City: Four tackles (one solo) in the upset of the Broncos.

Bobby Wade, wide receiver, Kansas City: One catch for 16 yards (five targets) in the victory.

Brandon McGowan, safety, New England: Two solo tackles in a loss to Houston.

Muhsin Muhammad, wide receiver, Carolina: Led the Panthers with seven catches for 85 yards in a 23-10 win over the Saints.

Chris Harris, safety, Carolina: Three tackles (two solo) in the Panthers’ win.

Marty Booker, wide receiver, Atlanta: No catches in a 20-10 win over Tampa Bay. Falcons finish 9-7. Doubtful Booker will be around next year.

Rex Grossman, quarterback, Houston: Watched Matt Schaub throw for 303 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans rallied for a 27-13 fourth-quarter deficit to win.

Mark Colombo, offensive tackle, Dallas: Has missed the final eight games of the season with a leg injury, but the Cowboys say he could be ready for the playoffs.

Brian Griese: Called Auburn’s thrilling overtime win over Northwestern in the Outback Bowl for ESPN Radio. His father, Bob, called the game for ESPN TV.

--MIKE REILLEY
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