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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 […]

It has not been an ideal start to the season for the Chicago Bears, to say the least, and head coach Matt Eberflus said that defensive coordinator Alan Williams is still away from the team today, while declining to say if they had any discussions, whether Williams will return, or if he is still employed […]

Matt Eberflus and the Chicago Bears couldn’t have gotten off to a much worse start to the 2023 season. Although expectations weren’t necessarily sky-high for the Bears entering 2023, Eberflus and his staff have been unable to get the team over the winning hump, as the team currently sits at 0-2 with losses to the […]

The Chicago Bears dropped to 0-2 after another disappointing performance that led to a loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but head coach Matt Eberflus is remaining confident in his team as they prepare to play on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3. “We are steadfast,” Matt Eberflus said, via Kevin […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to get back on track after suffering a devastating defeat to the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. Though not by choice, the Bears will be making a major adjustment on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams is set to miss Chicago’s Week 2 matchup against […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool has been called out for his lack of effort in his week 1 performance. During the Bears 38-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Claypool had zero receptions. Aside from being shut out on the stats page, Claypool showed little effort getting open or blocking for his teammates. Ahead […]

While much has been made about the Chicago Bears new-look offense this offseason, there are plenty of standouts on the defensive side of the ball. Sophomore Jaquan Brisker was poised to be one of those standouts as he looks to make a sophomore leap. Unfortunately for the Bears, Brisker has missed the majority of training […]

The Chicago Bears were pleasantly surprised by rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent this preseason, enough so that they cut quarterbacks PJ Walker and Nathan Peterman. Nevertheless, when asked about adding another veteran quarterback on the roster alongside Bagent and Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus did not shoot down the notion, reports NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock. “That’s […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has finally delivered the verdict on whether or not quarterback Justin Fields will suit up for the preseason finale. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Eberflus revealed that Fields will play on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills, although how much has yet to be determined, reports CHGO Sports’ Adam […]

Five Chicago Bears received injury updates from head coach Matt Eberflus Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. The Bears injury updates include Tremaine Edmunds, Lucas Patrick, Cody Whitehair, Teven Jenkins, and Nate Davis. Eberflus gave no report on Darnell Wright’s injury. Pro Bowl LB Tremaine Edmunds signed with the Bears in March on a four-year […]

The battle to become the Chicago Bears backup quarterback behind Justin Fields may be heating up, as veteran QB PJ Walker and rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent had very different performances in Chicago’s second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts for head coach Matt Eberflus. It doesn’t sound like Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is shying […]

The Chicago Bears will face off against the Indianapolis Colts in their second preseason game on Saturday. Despite playing in Week 1 of the preseason, Bears quarterback Justin Fields will not suit up against the Colts, and head coach Matt Eberflus has an explanation why, reports BearDigest’s Gene Chamberlain. “He’s not playing and the selected […]

The Chicago Bears are expecting their offense to take a big leap forward in the coming 2023 NFL season. With the moves the Bears’ front office has made in the offseason to acquire new weapons around quarterback Justin Fields, Chicago’s attack has no way but up. Among the first-year Bears players who are making heads […]

When the Chicago Bears earned the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, fans were intrigued at the possibilities. The Bears ended up trading down, securing WR DJ Moore and OT Darnell Wright in the process. But while the first-round might’ve had fans attention, it isn’t the only round that could produce an immediate impact […]

A full slate of preseason NFL action is set to begin on Thursday this week. Fans around the country are excited to see their teams play and can feel how close the season is to beginning. One question every fan is asking is will the starters play? The Chicago Bears open up their preseason campaign […]

The hype coming out of Chicago Bears training camp in regards to newcomer DJ Moore has been real ever since the summer session began. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is doubling down on this hype, highlighting how DJ Moore has surprised him with skills that he didn’t expect from the wide receiver, reports Bears insider […]

The Chicago Bears are deemed by some to be a surprise team in the 2023 NFL season. A big reason for that expectation is the presence of dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields, who is seemingly doing a fine job in the offseason. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is even impressed by the QB’s body of work […]

NFL Training Camps are not the end-all-be-all for most squads. They still need to test out their new schematics and lineups against other teams. This is why playing time for their core during preseason games is crucial. The Chicago Bears have been a team that seems to be having these chemistry issues during the offseason. […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has some positive words to say about his receiving corps at training camp. Along with quarterback Justin Fields, Bears wide receivers are the other position who will be under much scrutiny for this upcoming season, so it’s exciting for Bears fans to hear coach Eberflus praise them. The Bears […]

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet signed a four-year, $50 million contract extension to start training camp on Wednesday. Speaking on the new contract for his tight end, head coach Matt Eberflus has nothing but praise for the Notre Dame product, reports ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. “Certainly excited about that. Having that type of guy, that […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has been active in bolstering his team’s front seven during the offseason, and he may not be done just yet in completing such moves ahead of the 2023 season. During a press conference on Wednesday, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was asked whether the team has any plans to […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has been vocal about his love for quarterback Justin Fields ever since he took the job. Ahead of Fields’ third year in the NFL and a season with higher expectations in Chicago, Eberflus reveals how he fell in love with Fields’ skillset, reports The Athletic’s Adam Jahns and Kevin […]

Matt Eberflus watched as the Chicago Bears went through a tumultuous NFL Draft process. However, when the Bears finally landed Darnell Wright, Eberlus knew it was all worth it. Chicago traded down from their No. 9 spot to No. 10 in the 2023 NFL Draft with the Philadelphia Eagles. At 10, the Bears bolstered their […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has completed a few moves to bolster the Justin Fields-led offense since the start of this year’s free agency period. For one, he signed D’Onta Foreman to a free agent deal last month. Poles entered the offseason with a dilemma on whether to go all out to re-sign David […]

The Chicago Bears will be one of the most exciting teams to watch during the 2023 NFL offseason. Chicago has been in a rough spot for a few years now, but this offseason could mark a new beginning for the franchise. For one, the Bears have the most cap space in the entire league by […]

Heading into Week 18, the Chicago Bears will be taking on the Minnesota Vikings. But they may be doing it without second-year quarterback Justin Fields. At 3-13, the Bears season is all but over. They have put together the sort of campaign that many around the NFL expected. Justin Fields proved to be one of […]

The Chicago Bears extended their losing streak to seven games after they fell to the Philadelphia Eagles, 25-20, at home in Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season. The Bears were within striking distance of the team with the league’s best record, but they fell short in the end. Chicago has long been out of […]

With each passing week, the Denver Broncos season manages to become even more depressing than fans thought was possible. In Week 12, the Broncos faced off against the equally struggling Carolina Panthers. Except this week, the Broncos made the Panthers look like an okay team. They even managed to make Sam Darnold look like a […]

Chicago Bears defensive tackle was thrown out of Monday night’s game against the New England Patriots for an illegal block on Pats center David Andrews with under eight minutes left to play in regulation. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus was obviously not a fan of that decision by Pennel. Via Zack Cox of ESPN: “Totally […]