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Bears might be down another DB facing Justin Jefferson and Vikings

LAKE FOREST, ILL. — It's going to be hard enough for the Bears to cover Minnesota's Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson Sunday and doing it without four of their five starters in the secondary could have made it all but impossible.

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3 matchups that could decide Bears vs. Vikings

There is much on the line for both Chicago and Minnesota as the two teams go head-to-head in Week 11. The Vikings stole a Week One win in Chicago, 27-24, and the Bears are going to be eager to set the score straight on the road.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Ben Johnson surprisingly forthright on Chicago Bears’ playoff chances

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson knows a thing or two about winning cultures. After all, Johnson was the Lions’ play-caller in 2023, when the Lions barnstormed to an NFC Championship Game appearance and last season helped guide Detroit back to the playoffs as the No.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / November 13

Bear Bones: Getting you ready for Bears vs Vikings

Check out our brand-new Bear Bones podcast with host Dr. Mason West and his special guest, our lead draft analyst and postgame host, Jacob Infante, previewing all the latest on the upcoming Chicago Bears vs.

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How many of the 37 tight ends in NFL history to catch at least 40 touchdown passes can you name in five minutes?

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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.

D.J. Moore News / A to Z Sports / November 13

DJ Moore's one-word response after Thursday's practice puts all doubt to rest regarding his Week 11 status vs. Vikings

The Chicago Bears reached the halfway point of the season after playing their ninth game of the season last Sunday and the wear and tear is starting to pile up with some players.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Bears get important Week 11 injury upgrades for Vikings showdown

Now on a two-game winning streak, the Chicago Bears are preparing for a pivotal rematch against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. Their injury report entering the game looks much brighter on Thursday.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Chicago Bears nearly pried away 113-sack edge rusher at the trade deadline

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles took a big swing ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. While the Bears emerged from the deadline having acquired

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

Bears' Dennis Allen has 6-word message for how Caleb Williams plays quarterback

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen has a full plate this week. The Bears are hitting the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings, who upset Chicago at Soldier Field 27-24 back in Week 1, and Allen needs to figure out how to stop them.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 13

‘He’s going to bore you to death’ — The impact one Bears veteran is having is going unnoticed, but it’s changing everything for Chicago

Whenever you hear about an offensive lineman in the NFL, it's usually a bad thing. Maybe it's a false start or holding call or giving up a bad sack on the quarterback.

D.J. Moore News / ChiCitySports / November 13

DJ Moore reveals big change for Chicago Bears’ offense

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ mobility has sparked the offense. Winners of five of the past six, the Bears’ offense is firing on all cylinders and beginning to resemble the system head coach Ben Johnson hoped to import from his time as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.

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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'

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

5 of ESPN’s Top-25 Free Agents the Chicago Bears Should Pursue

The Chicago Bears are off to a great 6-3 start after a disastrous 5-12 season last year, and things are starting to look up for the team. Caleb Williams is beginning to show the rest of the NFL why he was the No.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / November 13

DJ Moore, Rome Odunze return to Bears practice on Thursday

The Bears had their top two wide receivers back on the field for Thursday's practice. DJ Moore (shoulder) and Rome Odunze (ankle) were both listed as limited participants as the Bears continued their preparations for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

Real strength Bears defense shows under Dennis Allen is how to adapt

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen might as well been Hyman Roth telling Michael Corleone in the Godfather II, "This is the business we've chosen" Except, he was talking about the lack of starters he has had to deal with this season.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Chicago Bears need Caleb Williams to keep this trend up, to beat Vikings

Caleb Williams’ mobility has been a catalyst for the Chicago Bears’ offense this season, but it might take more than his ability to make big gains on the run to knock off the NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

Why some NFL sources are still skeptical of the Bears' playoff chances

The 6-3 Chicago Bears are halfway to making the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season, rebounding from four straight seasons of abject disaster thanks to the leadership of head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams.

Montez Sweat News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

The Bears are finally getting the Montez Sweat they paid for

Before this season began, Montez Sweat's tenure in Chicago was a tale of two halves. The Bears flipped a second-round pick to Washington for the pass-rusher ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline in 2023.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

The No. 1 reason Chicago Bears will upset Minnesota Vikings in Week 11

Since a disastrous Monday night meltdown 11 weeks ago, the Chicago Bears have separated themselves from the Minnesota Vikings. Back on Sept. 8 the Bears held a 17-6 lead early in the fourth quarter when kicker Cairo Santos missed a 50-yard field goal.

Darnell Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

Rival coach has surprising praise for Bears' Darnell Wright ahead of Week 11 matchup

The Chicago Bears' offensive line has been one of the league's best through 10 weeks of the 2025 NFL season, but it wasn't always this way. In fact, across the first three years of Ryan Poles' tenure as general manager, the offensive line was an unmitigated disaster with just one shining exception: right tackle Darnell Wright.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Bears just got a golden opportunity to bolster the defense with another one of Dennis Allen's former players hitting the market

The Chicago Bears have had a steady eye when it comes to finding ways to improve the roster this season and with a 6-3 start to the season, finding little ways to bolster the roster can be the difference between making a playoff push or falling short.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

NFL experts offer shocking take on Bears vs. Vikings Week 11 matchup

If the 2025 NFL season ended today, the Chicago Bears would be in the playoffs. Let that marinate for a second. Yes, in just nine games of the Ben Johnson era, the Bears have become a fringe-playoff team that's building momentum toward a meaningful December for the first time in what feels like forever.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 13

Parkins: 51% Chance Bears Make Playoffs

The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! The Bears are 6-3 and are 6-1 after dropping the first two games of the season. Caleb Williams is finding ways to win, despite plenty of flaws throughout the roster.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 13

Bears, Vikings renew rivalry in 'completely different matchup'

The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings already have faced each other once this season. If you ask Bears coach Ben Johnson, that matchup is ancient history.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / November 12