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Despite lingering public skepticism, the Chicago Bears occupy first place in the conference standings with a 9-3 record. The idea of them surviving the daunting NFC North was hard enough for fans to comprehend before the start of the regular season. Now, this previously embattled franchise is on the verge of posting double-digit wins in […]

Caleb Williams did not even try to pretend it was normal seeing his head coach shirtless in the locker room after a grind-it-out win over the Philadelphia Eagles. “He did take his shirt off. He’s a man of the people, let’s say that,” Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams told reporters when asked about Ben Johnson’s […]

The Chicago Bears started the season as that little team that hoped to win a few games and gain respectability. Head coach Ben Johnson was in his first year and his primary job was preparing quarterback Caleb Williams to compete in the toughest division in the NFL. Johnson wanted to raise Williams’ level of play […]

The Chicago Bears improved to 9-3 on the season with a 24-15 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. Philadelphia scored a late touchdown to make the game appear closer than it actually was. But make no mistake, the Bears dominated an out-of-sync Eagles team in Week 13. Chicago won its fifth straight game, […]

Things had been looking promising for the Chicago Bears heading into their Friday showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. Then Friday came, and the Bears scored a big one over the Eagles, 24-15.  Yes, the defending champion Eagles. As a result, the Bears now stand at 9-3 and are in first place in the NFC North, […]

After the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday evening, 24-15, it was no doubt a special game, not just for the team as a whole, but for running back D’Andre Swift. As the Bears got the best of Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, Swift would speak on facing his former team. Speaking to […]

As the Chicago Bears beat Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday evening, 24-15, the team is now looking at themselves having a 9-3 record, coming off a huge win against the reigning Super Bowl champions. With the Bears going through a turnaround in their season, it has been led by quarterback Caleb Williams, […]

The NFL is renewing its Black Friday tradition in Week 13 as we’ll bring you a betting prediction and pick for this high-stakes matchup atop the NFC playoff picture, The Chicago Bears (8-3) will take on the Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) as both teams lead their current division. Check our NFL odds series for the Bears-Eagles prediction and pick. The […]

There’s no doubt that the Bears have exceeded expectations this season. They are riding their second four-game winning streak of the season and they are in first place in the NFC North. They have grown dramatically with Ben Johnson at head coach and Caleb Williams as the team’s second-year quarterback. The team has had some […]

The Chicago Bears’ injured defense will soon see a massive return in the form of cornerback Jaylon Johnson. However, Nahshon Wright has played himself into a larger role. Wright is tied with teammate Kevin Byard for the NFL lead in interceptions with five. Even when Johnson does make his return, head coach Ben Johnson still […]

In a season that once looked headed for more frustration, Caleb Williams and his head coach walked out of Soldier Field talking more about growth than mistakes. The young quarterback put up three touchdowns and a 104.3 passer rating in the 31-28 win over the Steelers, but the play everyone will remember is the wild […]

Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams ended the team’ 31-28 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a passer rating of 104.3. However, one negative play sticks out like a sore thumb. While getting sacked by TJ Watt, Williams flung the ball into the air, leading to a fumble and Steelers touchdown. It’s certainly a play that […]

The Chicago Bears continue to climb the ladder and string wins together. The Bears were successful in their Week 12 home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, outlasting their AFC Central opponent 31-28. It was the first-place Bears fourth consecutive win. Prior to the game, one of the biggest stories concerning the matchup with the Steelers […]

The Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers have been engaged in a back-and-forth battle. But with a big play on fourth down, the Steelers got to poke some fun at Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Well, it was more Eagles fans who got the last laugh. Johnson famously noted his distaste for the Tush Push, calling […]

The Chicago Bears have been rolling with three consecutive victories that have allowed them to claim first place in the NFC North. However, their schedule is about to ramp up in difficult, beginning with their Week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bears will get a chance to compete against the first-place team in […]

For more than twelve years, country star Chase Rice and his band have circled up forty-five minutes before every show to fire off the same four-line chant he learned as a teenager at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, North Carolina, TheAthletic reports. It came from their football program and never left him, and it […]

When Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson goes into his bag of tricks, it oftentimes looks like he’s calling plays straight out of Madden. Turns out he was a big fan of the franchise as he fell in love with football. Even more, Johnson is a big fan of playing franchise mode. His Madden strategy […]

While the Chicago Bears prepare for a key game against the Steelers, the Packers are doing likewise as they meet the Vikings. But in a look ahead, the Bears and Packers showdown in Week 14 has received the flex treatment, booting the Bengals game against the Bills. The move was announced on an X post […]

The Chicago Bears are off to a strong 7-3 start in 2025, and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is quickly earning recognition as one of the NFL’s most promising young coaching names. At just 28 years old, Doyle’s work in guiding second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and orchestrating one of the league’s most balanced offenses has made […]

The Chicago Bears are in first place — by themselves — in the NFC North. They take a 7-3 record into their Week 12 home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4)  in a game that gives them a new chance to earn respect around the NFL. The Bears have reeled off three consecutive wins with […]

The Chicago Bears are dipping into the veteran market for depth at linebacker, and the name they chose carries a lot more weight than just another practice-squad body. Jalen Reeves-Maybin, a former Pro Bowler who was expected to be released by the Detroit Lions back in March as they managed their cap and looming extensions, […]

The Chicago Bears pulled off a thrilling win over the Vikings. And they’re 7-3 despite head coach Ben Johnson’s alleged frustrations with Caleb Williams. But Johnson set the record straight about the plan for the team’s receivers, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. “:#Bears HC Ben Johnson was asked about getting his […]

The Chicago Bears and their fans are savoring their first-place status in the NFC North. On Sunday, they eked past the Minnesota Vikings 19-17 to go 7-3. Furthermore, they have the second-best record in the NFL behind the Philadelphia Eagles and the LA Rams, who are 8-2. Speaking of the Eagles, the Bears got a […]

The Chicago Bears must be on top of the world heading into Week 12. The Bears defeated the Vikings 19-17 thanks to a last-second field goal by Cairo Santos. Chicago is 7-3 and sitting pretty atop the NFC North standings heading into the back stretch of the regular season. As usual, Bears head coach Ben […]

As the Chicago Bears won in the last second to beat the Minnesota Vikings, 19-17, it marked another close victory led by star quarterback Caleb Williams. With some saying Williams has the Bears on the right path, along with head coach Ben Johnson, there is speculation that there could be frustration with the quarterback. In […]

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What a big turnaround it has been for the Chicago Bears. Around this time last year, they were 4-6. Fast forward, and they stand at 6-3 after their recent 24-20 win over the New York Giants. Furthermore, they are tied with the Detroit Lions for first in the NFC North. On Sunday, the Bears will […]

The Chicago Bears have won two consecutive games and are holding onto the final NFC Wild Card spot. That’s the good news coming out of the Bears’ Week 10 come-from-behind 24-20 win vs. the New York Giants. The bad news is how many drops Chicago’s offense accumulated and how it forced Caleb Williams to turn […]

Snow swirling, clock bleeding, and a rookie quarterback staring down a two-score hole, Chicago found its nerve. Caleb Williams strung together yet another late drive, and the Bears walked off the Giants 24-20, giving the first-year star his fourth game-winning march of the season and a share of the franchise record for such finishes in […]

There has been pressure on Caleb Williams since well before the Chicago Bears made him the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Bears had struggled during the previous regular season and they acquired the No. 1 pick as a result of a clever trade with the Carolina Panthers. That team had the […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Bears braved the cold and defeated the New York Giants 24-20. In the process, they are now standing at 6-3 to tie with the Detroit Tigers for second in the NFC North. Among the thousands in attendance at Soldier Field was Simone Biles, watching her husband, Jonathan Owens. For her, it […]

The 2025 Chicago Bears have been a solid team this year. New head coach Ben Johnson has completely revamped the Chicago offense, in particular. Caleb Williams looks completely different this year and is playing better. Then, the Bears have a two-headed monster in the backfield that will continue to split carries between D’Andre Swift and […]

The Chicago Bears are trying to advance to a 5-3 record as they take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. It appears head coach Ben Johnson is pulling out all of the tricks on Sunday, as he called a Philly Special play that resulted in a receiving touchdown for quarterback Caleb Williams. It was […]

The Chicago Bears are trying to clean up penalty problems, and they’ve already made a move to bolster the defense. But here are two last-minute trades the Bears must make before the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline. Sitting at 4-3 in a tough division, the Bears still have a chance to make noise. But they have […]

The Packers once famously wished Jonathan Garvin a happy birthday before moving on from the 2020 seventh-rounder, an awkward turn for a young edge defender who’d been bouncing between outside linebacker and occasional interior work in Green Bay. He logged rotational snaps over three seasons and flashed in spurts, but depth eventually squeezed him out. […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Bears came crashing back down to Earth with a largely uncompetitive road loss against the lowly Baltimore Ravens, once again playing without quarterback Lamar Jackson. The loss brought the Bears’ impressive four-game winning streak to an end and lowered their record on the 2025 season to 4-3. One big factor […]

The Chicago Bears’ winning ways came to an end on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Facing a Lamar Jackson-less team, Chicago had a solid chance of winning and extending their win streak to five games. However, they suffered a tough 30-16 loss that is closer than what the final score suggests. Unfortunately, much of the […]

The Chicago Bears were starting to breathe. After years dysfunctional football, the Bears had won four games in a row while playing in the toughest division in the NFL. They were in third place in the NFC North, and first-year head coach Ben Johnson had his team heading in the right direction. Were the Bears […]

Both the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens are in a precarious position in Week 8. At 4-2 and on a four game win streak, the Bears want to keep the good times rolling. As for the 1-5 Ravens, they’re hoping a potential Lamar Jackson return can provide a spark. If Jackson were to play, and […]