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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 15
National experts are lining up against the Bears heading into the Divisional Round
If you're looking for belief in the Chicago Bears this week, you won't find much of it. According to NFL Pick Watch, 78% of experts are picking the Los Angeles Rams to defeat the Bears in Sunday's Divisional Round matchup at Soldier Field.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 15
Former Bears' coach believes an under-the-radar factor could be in Chicago's favor against the Rams
The Rams have been a full-blown head coach pipeline under Sean McVay, as other teams have been eager to find some McVay magic of their own. Liam Coen, Kevin O'Connell, Zac Taylor, and Matt LaFleur all previously worked on his staff.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 15
Former Chicago Bears QB explains how Ben Johnson is sparking Caleb Williams’ late-game heroics
Caleb Williams has become the Chicago Bears‘ secret weapon in the clutch. After toppling the Green Bay Packers, in what was the largest postseason comeback
The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passes attempted for each season since the AFL/NFL merger can you name in six minutes?
D'Andre Swift News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 15
Bears’ D’Andre Swift earns Pro Football Focus honor after breakout 2025 season
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift always felt like an enigma. His talent was obvious, but the production never quite matched it. However, that changed in 2025.
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 15
Chicago Bears’ rookie garners ‘All-Breakout’ recognition
The Chicago Bears, in some ways, arrived ahead of schedule in 2025. Buoyed by Caleb Williams’ dramatic rise in his first year in head coach Ben Johnson’s system, and a defense that flew to the football on its way to leading the NFL in takeaways, Chicago finds itself two wins shy of a trip to the Super Bowl.
Matt Lafleur News / ChiCitySports / January 15
Matt LaFleur trying to sabotage Chicago Bears amid Packers’ contract talks
The Chicago Bears crushed Matt LaFleur before he started negotiating with the Green Bay Packers for a new deal following the end of the head coach’s seventh season.
Skip Bayless News / Gridiron Heroics / January 15
'He Is So Gifted': Skip Bayless Names NFL Playoff QB Who Is 'One of One on Package of Sheer Talent'
Skip Bayless joined the chorus of high praise for Caleb Williams after the Chicago Bears’ dramatic NFL wild‑card victory, describing the young quarterback as uniquely gifted and a rare talent at the playoff level.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 15
Why Caleb Williams feels he excels when Bears are trailing in the fourth quarter of games
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recorded six comeback wins after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 through Week 16 of this season and added another in his first playoff start.
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.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 15
Matching up for Bears against Rams becomes matter of pick your poison
The statistics of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford when facing the blitz were brought Wednesday to the attention of Bears coach Ben Johnson. Stafford has the highest EPA, expected points added, of anyone in the league when blitzed.
Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / January 15
Ben Johnson's push to add proven veterans is paying dividends in January, creating a culture built for pressure moments
The Chicago Bears have had a complete 180 as an organization over the last twelve months with head coach Ben Johnson in the building and he's now leading this team into a home divisional round playoff game on Sunday night.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 15
Chicago Bears’ ideal 2026 NFL Draft fit comes into focus entering Divisional Round
If the Chicago Bears' run to the NFC Divisional Round has clarified anything about the roster, it's that the defensive line remains a critical area for long-term improvement.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 15
Ed Reed breaks down Ben Johnson’s secret weapons for Bears offense
There might not be a defensive player in NFL history who knows ball better than Hall-of-Fame safety Ed Reed, who spent more than a decade terrorizing opposing quarterbacks on the back end of the vaunted Baltimore Ravens defense.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 15
Chicago Bears rookie named as X-factor for the team’s playoff run
The Chicago Bears are still pushing forward in the playoffs with the hopes of winning the team’s second-ever Super Bowl. They have some incredible talents on their roster, but there has been one significant player who has been showcasing his talents all year long.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 15
Rams' Matthew Stafford addresses cold-weather concerns after warning from Bears' Ben Johnson
Stafford addressed the extremely cold forecast for the playoff game against the Bears.
Sean McVay News / Yardbarker / January 15
Did Rams coach Sean McVay call Matt Lafleur about Bears game strategy?
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay was a little evasive when asked if he had been seeking advice about how to beat the Chicago Bears in Sunday’s divisional playoff game from his friend, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur.
NFL News / The SportsRush / January 15
Rams vs. Bears: Sean McVay Explains How Caleb Williams Cut His Sack Count from 68 to 24 This Year
Once it became official that the Chicago Bears would be drafting Caleb Williams with the first overall draft pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, many believed that the USC product was inheriting the best starting situation of any rookie quarterback in NFL history.
Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / January 14
Chicago Bears Sign Defensive Starter’s Brother After Devastating TJ Edwards Injury
The Chicago Bears have made a move to bolster their linebacker depth ahead of their Divisional Round playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. On Tuesday, the team announced the signing of linebacker Nephi Sewell to the practice squad, a move necessitated by a season-ending injury to starter T.J.
Braxton Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Bears Activate Braxton Jones From IR
The Bears lost left tackle starter Ozzy Trapilo for the season. They have placed both he and linebacker T.J. Edwards on IR; the veteran linebacker also suffered a season-ending injury against the Packers.
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13
Bears Made Five Moves, Placed OT Ozzy Trapilo & LB T.J. Edwards On IR
The Chicago Bears announced they have placed second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo and LB T.J. Edwards on injured reserve. Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon and Edwards broke his ankle.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
Bears' Luther Burden III laughs it up after Kyle Monangai's embarrassing sideline blooper
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai had a hilarious blooper caught on camera for the world to see. But one of his teammates had the privilege of seeing it unfold in person.
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