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Briggs taking his game to another level

CHICAGO (MCT) — Before declaring Lance Briggs the Usain Bolt of linebackers, Brian Urlacher playfully stole some of the thunder from his touchdown-making tag-team partner.

Briggs became a part of NFL history Sunday with his 36-yard interception return for a score against the Jaguars — his second pick-six in as many games. He and cornerback Charles Tillman became the first pair of teammates to return interceptions for touchdowns in consecutive games.

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