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The Chicago Bears held a 26-14 lead over the Detroit Lions with 4:15 remaining in their Week 11 contest. But just as it looked like the Bears would pull off a shocking upset, the Lions went on a run of their own. Detroit scored 17 unanswered points to close out the game, taking down the […]

The Chicago Bears were on their way to their best performance of the season. Justin Fields returned to the lineup and he was quite sharp in his performance and leadership. The Bears built a 26-14 late in the 4th quarter and appeared to have a victory within their grasp. But after holding the Lions in […]

The Chicago Bears are laboring through another ugly campaign, but on the bright side, they will be getting their starting quarterback in Justin Fields back for their Week 11 contest with the Detroit Lions after he missed the past four games with a thumb injury. And if you ask his head coach Matt Eberflus, he […]

Despite an endless amount of “tricks up his sleeve,” Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is on a seat so hot he’ll need to be treated for third-degree burns at season’s end. And when he seeks out medical treatment for those burns (hypothetical, of course), he’ll need to do so without the medical insurance provided […]

The Chicago Bears found a way to beat the Carolina Panthers with a 16-13 win. However, it wasn’t without some questionable calls from the referees. There were a couple of offensive pass interference calls on star receiver DJ Moore that caught the attention of the Bears’ coaching staff and fans alike. On Friday, head coach […]

Back in the 90’s, NBC ran an advertising slogan for their Thursday night television lineup called “Must See TV.” For four consecutive years, three of the biggest shows of the entire decade were broadcast on NBC on the same night (Friends, Seinfeld, and ER) and the ad execs at NBC smartly capitalized on that. It was easy money. […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been dealing with a thumb issue that caused him to miss four straight games, including Chicago’s Thursday Night Football matchup with the Carolina Panthers. Behind quarterback Tyson Bagent, the Bears won that game 16-13. When asked about Fields’ availability for Week 11 against the Detroit Lions, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus […]

The Chicago Bears have spent the first eight weeks of the 2023 NFL season as the laughingstock of the league. Head coach Matt Eberflus didn’t help the Bears’ cause after he praised Chicago’s team culture following their 2-6 start to the season. “The culture in our building is outstanding,” said Eberflus, per Jon Greenberg of […]

Mark Davis has one of the most challenging jobs in football. The son of the legendary Al Davis is in charge of stewarding the Raiders franchise and bringing it back to the top of the pro football mountain. Al Davis understood the nuances and machinations of professional football better than any other owner for a […]

The Chicago Bears fired running backs coach David Walker due to workplace misconduct, and head coach Matt Eberflus addressed the firing in his press conference on Wednesday. “As the head coach, we are building a program and have standards to uphold to as a staff and organization both on and off the field, and those […]

Not many expected the Chicago Bears to be a buyer at the NFL trade deadline, but you can understand why head coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles wanted to get a player like Montez Sweat right away. Eberflus explained why Sweat was such an appealing trade target, via Kevin Fishbain. “When I evaluated him […]

The Chicago Bears have had a disappointing season so far. Well, at least that depends on your frame of reference. As the 2023 NFL Trade Deadline approaches, the team must address their biggest need to see where things go. In this article, we will discuss the Bears’ season so far, their biggest need, and potential […]

QB Justin Fields has produced one win in six starts for the Chicago Bears this season. His backup, Tyson Bagent, has matched Fields’ win total after one start. Might there be a quarterback controversy in the Windy City? Apparently not. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus quickly threw cold water on the idea in his post-game […]

It’s never too early to start looking at which NFL head coaches might be on the hot seat. As we head into Week 7, there are already plenty of reasons to debate which coaches may or may not be roaming the sideline not just this time next season but perhaps even by the season’s end. […]

The Chicago Bears are expected to be without quarterback Justin Fields this weekend now that Fields has been listed as doubtful with a thumb injury. If Fields can’t go, undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is expected to take his place, illustrating to some the tenuous situation at backup quarterback in ‘The Windy City.’ Fields dislocated the […]

Ever since Alan Williams’ ominous departure, the Chicago Bears have been without an official defensive coordinator. As the Bears look to remedy their defensive issues, Chicago has brought in an extra defensive-minded coach to help fill the void. The Bears have hired Phil Snow as a defensive analyst, via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields’ status is now in doubt for the team’s Week 7 game against the Las Vegas Raiders after suffering a thumb injury in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus spoke to reporters on Monday saying that Fields is ‘doubtful‘ with no timetable for his […]

The Chicago Bears running back room has taken several massive blows as Khalil Herbert, Roschon Johnson, and Travis Homer are all out with injuries this Sunday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. With that said, the only players left on the Chicago running back room are D’Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans, who arrived to the […]

Ever since Alan Williams’ mysterious departure, the Chicago Bears have been operating without a defensive coordinator. But as head coach Matt Eberflus looks to remedy the defensive problem, the Bears have one role to fill in mind. Chicago is currently looking to hire a senior defensive analyst, via Chris Emma of 670 The Score. While […]

There’s light at the end of the tunnel, after all. The Chicago Bears’ 2023 season was miserable after losing four straight games to start the year. Justin Fields looked absolutely horrible, the team was being exposed for their incompetence, and even some equipment got stolen. It felt like nothing was going right for the Bears, […]

The Chicago Bears finally got their first win of the season in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders, which was also their first win in nearly a year. Quarterback Justin Fields, head coach Matt Eberflus, and the rest of the Monsters of the Midway last won in Week 7 of last season. Ending this brutal […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus could get fired if the team loses in Week 5 on national TV Thursday against the Washington Commanders. “You cannot lose 14 games in a row and hang on to your job,” NFL insider Peter King said on 670 The Score (h/t NBC Sports Chicago). “I would not be […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus knows he’s in a quandary. His Bears have lost 14 consecutive games dating back to his first year at the helm last season. Chicago has gotten off to an atrocious 0-4 start. The Bears and the injury-riddled Carolina Panthers are the only winless teams in the NFL through Week […]

Most NFL head coaches would feel intense pressure having lost 14 straight games. After all, that’s nearly a full season on a losing streak. Chicago Bears head man Matt Eberflus is not one of those coaches. “Yeah I feel the support,” Eberflus told reporters on Wednesday, per Bear Digest’s Gene Chamberlain. “I haven’t talked to […]

It’s not too early to speculate on which coaches are on the hot seat even though the season is still less than 25 percent old. The focus is on the Chicago Bears, a team that is 0-4 under Matt Eberflus, but far worse than that. Chicago has lost 14 consecutive games since beating the New […]

The Chicago Bears are in a deep conundrum despite it being so early in the NFL season. Justin Fields and his squad have failed to win a game throughout four weeks of action. Their secondary has also been having problems with the schematics and play calls. A win against the Washington Commanders would mean a […]

The Chicago Bears’ Week 5 game will be against the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The Bears will be seeking their first win of the season, while the Commanders, after winning their first two games, have lost their last two. *Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)* The Bears, along […]

One of the biggest stories from the Chicago Bears Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos was that wide receiver Chase Claypool wasn’t there. Head coach Matt Eberflus made the disgruntled pass-catcher a healthy scratch against the Broncos and asked him to stay home not just Sunday but also this week as the Bears prepare […]

The Chicago Bears came tantalizingly close to winning their first game of the 2023 NFL season in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos. Justin Fields had, by far, his best game of the year, and the team fell just short in the end, 31-28. And they did it all without wide receiver Chase Claypool, who […]

The Chicago Bears’ Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos was a devastating loss, with a final score of 31-28 in favor of the Broncos. The Bears had a 21-7 lead at halftime, only to collapse in the second half and allow the Broncos to outscore them 24-7. This article will discuss four key individuals […]

The Chicago Bears lost in embarrassing fashion to the Denver Broncos in Week 4. While it surely won’t quiet down Bears fans, head coach Matt Eberflus at least tried to explain one of his crucial decisions. With both teams tied at 28 and less than three minutes remaining, the Bears had one yard to gain […]

Outside of their horrid 0-3 record, the Chicago Bears have seen the start of their season turn into turmoil. The ominous departure of former defensive coordinator Alan Williams certainly added to the chaos. With Williams now officially out of the picture, head coach Matt Eberflus has made a decision on how to handle the Bears […]

The Chicago Bears are 0-3 after a Week 3 41-10 blowout loss at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bears’ offense is struggling, and it starts with quarterback Justin Fields. While the signal-caller showed promise in 2022, this season has been a disaster. And unless things change soon, it is time for general […]

The Chicago Bears are a team in disarray after suffering another embarrassing defeat in Week 3 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Matt Eberflus has seen his offense sputter and his defense get shredded week in and week out, which could lead the Bears to fire him and move in a different direction soon. […]

Probably the only Chicago Bears bright spot in their Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs — and maybe the team’s entire week — was wide receiver DJ Moore stepping in and guiding his quarterback, Justin Fields, to the sideline after he looked woozy following a big hit. Somehow, the Bears medical staff cleared […]

Well, that’s a game that the Chicago Bears definitely want to forget. The Bears were seen as heavy underdogs against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3. Everyone expected a blowout, but no one expected… this. The 41-10 score somehow undersells how bad of a blowout this was: Chicago scored their only points in the […]

The Chicago Bears have faced plenty of adversity leading into the Week 3 matchup on the road with the Kansas City Chiefs. After defensive coordinator Alan Williams shockingly resigned after just two weeks, the Bears have had to deal with lots of speculation regarding the coaching staff and what the plans would be moving forward. […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is struggling this year, and he knows it. He also knows that it’s not all his fault, and he blamed his Bears coaches for his “robotic” play this season. After those comments, offensive coordinator Luke Getsy told the media that all is fine with him, Fields, and head coach Matt […]

The Chicago Bears went through an unexpected day filled with frenzy on Wednesday following their second consecutive loss to start the season. Quarterback Justin Fields seemingly called out the Bears coaching staff for his performance on Sunday before quickly walking back that statement. He clarified that he was not blaming any of the coaches and […]