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6 bold Bears predictions for second half of 2025 season

The 2025 NFL season has a long way to go yet, but the Chicago Bears have to be feeling pretty good about their 4-2 record. Winners of four in a row, including two impressive wins over the Cowboys and Commanders, the Bears are skyrocketing up NFL Week 8 power rankings as they prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens.

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Where Chicago Bears have trouble matching up with Baltimore Ravens

Quarterback Lamar Jackson's recovery can mean numerous problems on different levels for the Bears Sunday at Baltimore. Jackson's ability to go through

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 23

Bears on verge of hottest streak since last NFC North division title

We're not suggesting these Chicago Bears will ultimately threaten the longest winning streak in franchise history, but they're suddenly sneaking up on 2018.

Braxton Jones News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 23

Bears' Braxton Jones named top trade candidate by ESPN

Despite a tough Saints outing for Theo Benedet in Week 7, he remains the Chicago Bears' starting left tackle. Barring a historically bad game against the Ravens in Week 8, I don't expect that to change anytime soon, either.

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes by NFL franchise' quiz

D'Andre Swift News / ESPN / October 23

Five positive trends that will continue: D'Andre Swift leads the way

Highlighting players like Chicago RB D'Andre Swift, who are enjoying a good run in fantasy recently.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Ben Johnson News / Windy City Gridiron / October 23

Chicago Bears RB D’Andre Swift proves wisdom of Ben Johnson’s rushing playbook

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons.

Derrick Henry News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 23

Bears defense makes plans to avoid being trampled by Derrick Henry

From the time he came into the league in 2016 until he was traded by Tennessee in 2023, Bears safety Kevin Byard had the pleasure of watching someone else trying to tackle Derrick Henry.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 22

Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Week 7 vs New Orleans Saints

Before getting into this week’s Sackwatch, an update to my breakdown from last week. After some well-thought-out comments in the comment section, and realizing I haven’t had many sacks that I’ve broken down where taking a sack was the right play, I’m changing the two sacks I put on Caleb Williams to Sacks Happen.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 22

Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson see different needs for top Bears fixes

Bears coach Ben Johnson turned up the root problem to Bear offensive issues and it's not something reflecting well on quarterback Caleb Williams. The Bears quarterback had his worst passer rating of the season against the Saints last week at 61.7, his worst since a 53.0 in the 6-3 loss to Seattle in the next-to-last game of 2024.

Chicago Bears News / Sporting News / October 22

Bears, Bucs dubbed logical landing spots for 11-sack edge rusher with Pro Bowl selection

The Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been named logical landing spots for a young edge rusher with a Pro Bowl selection under his belt.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Kelvin Sheppard, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions

Bears QB Caleb Williams didn’t have the best performance in Chicago’s Week 7 win, recording just 172 passing yards, no touchdowns, and one interception.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

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Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 22

Chicago Bears Last 10 Years 53-man Roster

On Tuesday, Marc Silverman, aka “Silvy,” had a discussion on his show on ESPN Radio about whether the Chicago Bears roster from the last 10 years would win the Super Bowl.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 22

Good, Better, Best: Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints – Special Edition

Hello Chicago Bears fans! This is a special edition of the GBB column, as I relate not only the good, the better, and the best of the game against the New Orleans Saints, but I also tell you what it was like to be there, in person, for the first-time home game, in Chicago, at Soldier Field, for my son as a Bears fan. Let’s get into it, shall we?

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 22

The trouble spot where Caleb Williams and Bears offense bog down

The Bears have been kicking an awful lot of field goals lately. While making four the last two games has been good for the career chances of backup kicker Jake Moody, it's doing little for the scoreboard .

D.J. Moore News / Windy City Gridiron / October 22

Bears vs. Ravens Injury Report: D’Andre Swift, DJ Moore DNP

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the seventh game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, both teams have released their first official injury report for week eight.

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / October 22

Four Straight And Counting: Chicago Bears Out To Prove 2025 Squad Is Built Different

At this time last year, the Chicago Bears were a team that appeared to be turning a corner. They entered Week Seven with a 4–2 record, their optimism rising, only to suffer one of the most demoralizing losses in recent years.

Lamar Jackson News / ChiCitySports / October 22

Chicago Bears receive big news on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

How easy it is for the Chicago Bears to win Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens will come down to the availability of Lamar Jackson. More News: Bears have curious position battle surface in Week 8 Jackson suffered a hamstring injury during the Ravens’ 37-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 22

Bears linked as a top fit for two young pass rushers ahead of the NFL trade deadline, but is it the right move to fix the short and long term issues

The Nov. 4th NFL trade deadline is fast approaching and it's only a matter of time until we see more trades start to come through with teams figuring out who they are, and what they need, or don't.

Colston Loveland News / A to Z Sports / October 22

Colston Loveland continues to earn trust and impress in multiple facets of the game for the Bears with a perfect opportunity ahead

Six games into the regular season, a lot of people on the outside are frustrated with the lack of involvement from the Chicago Bears' rookie class and rightfully so when looking at the usage and impact from the majority of the class.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 21

Chicago Bears surging up in NFL power rankings

For the first time since the 2018 season, the Chicago Bears have won four games in a row. After a brutal 0-2 start to the season, the Bears might have begun to turn it around.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 21

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson calls out player for 'inconsistent' play

Theo Benedet has been the left tackle for the Chicago Bears since replacing Braxton Jones during Week 4’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The undrafted Canadian has impressed many since becoming the starter, especially with run blocking.

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Troy Aikman responds to backlash about his Caleb Williams comments

Troy Aikman has addressed the recent backlash to his comments about Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Aikman drew heat for what some found to be overly critical commentary about Williams during the Bears’ 25-24 Week 6 win over the Washington Commanders.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 21

How Odunze remained positive after disappointing rookie season

How Bears' Rome Odunze remained positive after disappointing rookie season

Rome Odunze spoke with ESPN's Courtney Cronin about how he stayed positive despite everything that went wrong for the Bears during his first pro season.

Bears defense does its job against Saints to keep winning streak going

Ravens get discouraging Lamar Jackson update coming out of bye week

Record-breaking Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II leads list of standout rookies from Week 7

NFL assistants who could soon become head coaches

The 'NFL franchise rookie QB touchdown leaders' quiz