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Jaylon Johnson's status altered for this week against Vikings

The Bears on Saturday downgraded cornerback Jaylon Johnson to "out" for this week's game from "questionable" in what was more of a formality. It was a matter of paperwork and not a statement about his comeback from groin surgery going awry.

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Most embarrassing situation the Chicago Bears must immediately rectify

If the Bears are going to take the North and not give it back, as GM Ryan Poles famously said four seasons ago, perhaps they should start by winning an NFC North game.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 15

Bears' RB predicted to have big game vs. Vikings by Fantasy Football experts

Better late than never, the offense has rescued the Chicago Bears the last two weeks. Against the Bengals with a late touchdown and a week ago with two late scores in the final five minutes.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / November 15

The Chicago Bears Are Finally Built to Last

The Bears’ 24–20 win over the New York Giants wasn’t just another notch in the standings — it was another sign that the Bears’ success is starting to look real.

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How many of the most recent rookies to rush for at least two touchdowns in the same game for each NFL team?

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NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / November 15

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Start Em Sit Em Week 11 2025 Fantasy Football Breakdown

This NFC North showdown between the Bears and Vikings is one of the most important matchups of the week, with both teams led by exciting young franchise quarterbacks and both firmly in the playoff hunt.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 15

Ben Johnson must show corrections against the Vikings on Sunday

The Chicago Bears will look to have their second three game winning-streak on Sunday when they travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings for the second time this season.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 15

Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings Week 11 who wins and why

One phrase kept popping up from Bears players over the past week of preparations for Sunday's NFC North rematch with the Minnesota Vikings. It's their major talking point for the week.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 15

Vikings DC Brian Flores finally figured out Bears HC Ben Johnson in Week 1, but it's a much different Chicago team with Caleb Williams

The Minnesota Vikings are in must-win territory on Sunday afternoon when they take on the Chicago Bears. The Vikings might be 2-0 in the division, but they are currently 4-5 overall and one or two more losses could do them in when it comes to making the playoffs in a stacked NFC.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / November 15

Chicago Bears coach on problems that Caleb Williams gives

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams continues to show vast improvement every week. Through nine games, Williams leads the league in fourth-quarter comebacks and is one of the highest graded quarterbacks according to Pro Football Focus.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 14

Jaquan Brisker and Bears secondary fired up by Jaylon Johnson return

Bears safety Jaquan Brisker has little doubt he’ll be ready to play by Sunday despite his back injury and designation as questionable to face the Vikings.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Former QB has Puzzling Prediction for Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings

Sunday’s showdown against the Minnesota Vikings is one of the most important games of the season, so far, for the Chicago Bears. Not only does Sunday represent

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Caleb Williams reveals secret powering Chicago Bears’ late-game heroics

The Chicago Bears‘ comeback ability has been one of the major storylines across the NFL over the past month. Not only have the Bears won five of the past

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Chicago Bears starting safety expected to play against Vikings despite injury

The Chicago Bears’ starting defense cannot afford to lose any more starters due to injury. The secondary unit has been badly injured since Week 2 when Jaylon Johnson went out for his groin injury.

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NFL News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Minnesota Vikings will be without pivotal playmaker vs. Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears could be getting the Minnesota Vikings at the right time. Quarterback Caleb Williams, having guided the Bears to five wins in the last six games, leads Chicago into US Bank Stadium was the No.

Jaylon Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 14

The Bears need to be careful about rushing Jaylon Johnson back

Reinforcements are on the way for Chicago's secondary. Earlier this week, Jaylon Johnson teased the possibility of a return to the lineup soon on his Instagram.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Chicago Bears need Caleb Williams to check next big box

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has made major strides in the past eight games, let alone from where his rookie season ended, back in January.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Bears will be without key linebacker vs. Vikings

A win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 would have the Chicago Bears looking like a much more serious playoff contender. However, the Bears will be going into battle without one of their best linebackers.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Chicago Bears make final call on 31-tackle linebacker

The Chicago Bears will be without a key defender Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings. Linebacker T.J. Edwards has been officially ruled out for Sunday’s contest, due to a hand injury that he underwent surgery to repair last week.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 14

Ben Johnson sees major improvement from Chicago Bears’ offense in critical area

In a lot of ways, the Chicago Bears were very much a work in progress when first-year head coach Ben Johnson’s team opened up the regular season against the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 14

Bears Final Week 11 Injury Report: Latest injury gives Dennis Allen one more immediate thing to worry about with his defense

The Chicago Bears got a major morale boost on Friday when head coach Ben Johnson announced the team will be opening the 21-day practice window for Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson to return to the injured reserve and will have him back out on the grass.