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Chicago Bears Rookie Report: Who's Rising and Who's Falling After Week 2 Loss?

The Chicago Bears have been the football team embodiment of Jekyll and Hyde to begin their 2026 campaign. Their Week 2 performance against Minnesota was the polar opposite of their season opener in Carolina.

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Ian Rapoport shares timeline update for Bears' Caleb Williams after Ben Johnson comments

While speaking with reporters on Monday, Johnson teased that Williams could start Chicago's Week 3 "Monday Night Football" game against the 2-0 Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 28.

Tests reportedly confirm major injury update for Bears' Caleb Williams

Bears' Ben Johnson makes strong Tyson Bagent claim

The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 22

How Bears Can Prey on Eagles' Identity Crisis After Saquon And Dallas Goedert's Injuries

The Bears got positive news on the injury front on Monday after finding out Caleb Williams' hamstring injury isn't serious. While Tyson Bagent will probably get the start in Week 3, Williams may not be out of the lineup long.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL total passing-TD leaders' quiz

The '6-Passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Quarterback might not be the only positional change the Bears could make going into Week 3 against the Eagles

The Chicago Bears will likely be without quarterback Caleb Williams in Week 3 and it might not be the only positional change the team makes going into Monday night’s game.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Caleb Williams gets endorsement from Bears legend amid hamstring injury flack

The Chicago Bears are breathing a sigh of relief after it was revealed quarterback Caleb Williams isn’t dealing with a long-term injury. He is still week-to-week with his hamstring ailment.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 22

Chicago Bears' Biggest Disappointments Through Two Weeks of 2026 NFL Season

We are through two weeks of the 2026 NFL season and the Chicago Bears have had some clear disappointments on both sides of the ball. Of course, it's still

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

JJ McCarthy turned heads with his behavior during Vikings celebration

The Minnesota Vikings did not have the sexiest win on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but they had a beautiful moment on the field after securing the 9-3 victory over their NFC North rivals, and it involved backup quarterback JJ McCarthy.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 22

Even Vikings Coach Noted Poor Rookie Bears Special Teams Play

Ben Johnson probably didn't need the help of Vikings coach Kevin McConnell but he received it just the same. While talking with Vikings reporters on Monday after their big 9-3 win over the Bears, McConnell was praising his special teams players for handling the day-long rain well at Soldier Field.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

Now that we have two data points on every team in the NFL, we can better assess which struggling teams are in real danger and which ones will be totally fine. Let's break down some teams with concerned fan bases and rank them on the panic meter.

'MNF' takeaways: Davante Adams goes back in time; Giants once again have a Jaxson Dart problem

Commanders have this hope for Jayden Daniels amid latest elbow injury

Cowboys' Quinnen Williams, Jerry Jones share differing injury updates

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Unwanted Bears development emerges after loss to Vikings

The Chicago Bears fired from all cylinders in their season opener against the Carolina Panthers. The visitors defeated the home team 59-37, showing off their high-octane offense to the NFL world.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 22

Key Observations From the Chicago Bears' Week 2 Snap Count Against Vikings

The Chicago Bears suffered a devastating 9-3 loss in their Week 2 home opener against the Minnesota Vikings. The weather played a massive role in the outcome, but their abysmal offensive performance (and how many times they shot themselves in the foot to get there) is inexcusable.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Chicago Bears center takes full blame for Vikings disaster

The Chicago Bears were in striking distance throughout their Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. But none of their knockout punches landed, ultimately leading to a 9-3 loss.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 22

Bears' Penalty Problem Points to a Critical Strength Becoming a Weakness

Lost in the hubbub surrounding Caleb Williams' hamstring injury and the Chicago Bears' ugly Week 2 loss to the Minnesota Vikings was the fact that Chicago struggled mightily with penalties once again.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 22

Bears' Ben Johnson makes strong Tyson Bagent claim

Johnson suggested that Chicago won't need to look elsewhere for a temporary QB1 in the event that Caleb Williams misses time.

Tests reportedly confirm major injury update for Bears' Caleb Williams

NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings

Top rookie performances from NFL Week 2

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Philadelphia Eagles’ initial injury update will catch Chicago Bears’ attention

The Chicago Bears are entering Week 3 with plenty of injury questions, namely quarterback Caleb Williams. But they must now turn their attention to taking down the Philadelphia Eagles.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / September 22

Bears’ Ben Johnson confirms left tackle rotation plan

The Chicago Bears entered their Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings with a clear plan at left tackle. And by the third drive, it seemed as if those plans had gone out the window.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Vikings seem prepared to make Murray, Wentz decision for Bucs game

Vikings seem prepared to make Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game

During a Monday afternoon appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN shared an update on the Vikings' quarterback situation.

NFL executive sounds alarms about Bears, Ben Johnson after Caleb Williams injury in loss to Vikings

Vikings stifle Bears, who lose Caleb Williams to injury

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21