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Tyrique Stevenson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 5

The confusing disappearance of Tyrique Stevenson

We're witnessing Tyrique Stevenson getting phased out of the Bears' defense in real time. For the first time in his career, he didn't play one single defensive snap in the team's disappointing 19-16 loss against Detroit yesterday.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 5

Caleb Williams might be made for big games but hasn't played in many

It seems like the Bears are forever trying to make up deficits in games these days, but the biggest deficit they face is coming this week. It has nothing to do with trailing during a game.

Ryan Poles News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 5

One stat proves that Ryan Poles hit a home run in free agency

The warrior king Timur once said, "It is better to be on hand with ten men than absent with ten thousand." In football, this same sentiment is expressed with a snappier phrase: availability is the best ability.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Ben Johnson, Kelvin Sheppard, Bears, Lions

The Bears secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC this past week, but they backed into it, losing to the Lions and getting bailed out by the Commanders beating the Eagles’ B-team.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Ben Johnson issues stern warning to Chicago Bears defensive back

During Sunday’s week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears’ secondary was completely outplayed on all levels. Jaylon Johnson and Nashon Wright were unable to stop Detroit’s playmakers all four quarters.

Kyler Gordon News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 5

It sounds like Kyler Gordon could be returning at the perfect time

Kyler Gordon has made virtually no impact this season. He's been limited to a lowly 117 defensive snaps and suffered a litany of soft tissue injuries throughout the year.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Bears’ blockbuster trade chances may have just increased tremendously

The Chicago Bears are currently preparing for their Wild Card Round playoff matchup against the Green Bay Packers, so that is at the forefront of their minds.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Chicago Bears could play role in getting Kevin Stefanski to Packers

The Chicago Bears don’t have as much on the line as the Green Bay Packers heading into their wild-card matchup on Saturday night. The Bears overachieved in head coach Ben Johnson’s first year with the team, going 11-6 in the regular season, winning the NFC North, and earning the No.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Ben Johnson hopeful that injured Chicago Bears DB could return at the perfect time

The Chicago Bears’ secondary was flat out exposed in Sunday’s 19-16 loss in the regular season finale to the Detroit Lions. The Bears’ defensive backs were unable to stop Detroit’s playmakers at all costs, especially when in man coverage.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Chicago Bears: ESPN makes clear prediction on Packers wild-card matchup

The Chicago Bears are stumbling into the playoffs with a two-game losing streak. The Bears suffered a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field

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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 5

Ex-NFL head coach rips 'horrendous' Bears' defense and picks Packers in epic TV rant

Evidenced by the odds making a relatively huge three-point leap toward the Green Bay Packers, the betting public doesn't believe in the Chicago Bears. And according to his Monday morning rant on ESPN, neither does former head coach-turned-analyst Rex Ryan.

Kevin Byard News / A to Z Sports / January 5

Transfer defensive back that spurned the Vols drops quote that Tennessee should take personally in 2026

There was some optimism going into the weekend that the Tennessee Vols could land Colorado Buffaloes transfer safety Tawfiq Byard, the younger brother of Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Bears HC Ben Johnson takes subtle shot at Packers before playoff matchup

The Chicago Bears officially ended the 2025 NFL regular season with an 11-6 record. That record won them the NFC North division title and ended up giving them the No.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Bears must heed Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson’s urgent challenge in order to beat Packers

The regular season has officially come to an end, and the NFL Playoffs are about to begin. While the Chicago Bears dropped their Week 18 contest 19-16 against the Detroit Lions, they will have an opportunity to enter the tournament with a unique edge.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 5

Bears’ turnover records bode very well for championship hopes

No one who watched the Chicago Bears this season would argue they’re the most complete team in the NFL at this juncture. After all, we just saw them fail to show up with the No.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 5

Bears slough off to start finale and their report card reflects it

The good thing about staging comebacks is they're exciting and it shows resilience. Then again, to rally like the Bears did Sunday from a 16-0 deficit to tie the score against Detroit is an act of desperation and not a good look for a team heading to the playoffs.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Proof that Chicago Bears receivers screwed Caleb Williams this season

Caleb Williams couldn’t quite get to 4,000 yards, but he did manage to set the Chicago Bears‘ single-season record for passing yards, finishing with 3,942 this year.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Jaquan Brisker’s frank comments after Lions loss not a good look for Dennis Allen

The Chicago Bears did not look like themselves for much of Week 18. Chicago lost 19-16 against Detroit in a game where their Ben Johnson-led offense was absent until the fourth quarter.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / January 5