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Kyle Monangai emerges as Bears' short-yardage weapon with TD vs. Vikings

Better late than never, the Chicago Bears have found - and are starting to use - their short-yardage sledgehammer. After a slow start his rookie season, the 7th-round rookie is emerging as a real weapon in Ben Johnson's offense.

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Potential error by Chicago Bears with inactive choices against Vikings

Either the Bears have an awful lot of confidence in defensive tackles Gervon Dexter, Andrew Billings and Grady Jarrett, and in defensive ends Austin Booker and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, or they've made a potential blunder for Sunday's game with the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 16

Vikings injury concern leaves no excuse for Bears' defense in Week 11

It's still too early in the season to call a game a 'must-win' for the Chicago Bears, but Sunday's Week 11 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings has the feel of one all the same.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 16

Chicago Bears inactives: Here's who's OUT for Bears vs. Vikings Week 11 game

The Chicago Bears will battle the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Sunday's Week 11 NFC North showdown with a roster that will be without several key starters on defense.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in tackles-for-loss each season since 2000-01 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'NFL head coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 16

4 players to watch in Bears vs. Vikings Week 11 game

Sunday's Week 11 matchup between the Chicago Bears (6-3) and Minnesota Vikings (4-5) will go a long way in determining how the NFC North will unravel over the second half of the 2025 season.

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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.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 16

Bears vs. Vikings final score prediction: Will Chicago get revenge in Week 11?

The Chicago Bears (6-3) enter Week 11's game against the Minnesota Vikings (4-5) with an opportunity to make a statement -- a big statement -- in the NFC North.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 16

3 key stats to watch for the Bears to even the score against the Vikings

Time for the Chicago Bears to exact some revenge. Their Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings is probably the biggest gut punch of the season to this point—a game the Bears should have run away with and ended up giving away instead.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 16

Caleb Williams gets Madden boost ahead of Sunday’s game against the Vikings

Second-year Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been making slow, steady strides on the field each week, and the results are showing for both him and his team.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 16

Best budding Bears offseason drama still has time for a fun twist

The Bears offensive line now seems to be gaining its stride. All of their rushing yardage can't be blamed entirely on poor opposition, like some would have you believe.

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

NFL Makes Final Decision on Punishment for Two Bears’ Starters

Every Saturday, the NFL releases a list of players who received fines, with 24 players penalized for their actions during Week 10. Unfortunately for the Chicago Bears, two key starters were given hefty fines: safety Kevin Byard III and pass rusher Austin Booker.

Kevin Byard News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 15

Pair of Chicago Bears fined for hits made in win over Giants

Bears safety Kevin Byard drew a hefty fine for using his helmet in making a stop Sunday against the New York Giants and he didn't have the team's only fine from that 24-20 victory.

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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'

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Jaylon Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 15

Chicago Bears have bad news on Jaylon Johnson’s return

On Friday, the Chicago Bears opened Jaylon Johnson’s 21-day practice window. The Bears have three weeks to activate the star cornerback to the 53-man roster or Johnson will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 15

Most embarrassing situation the Chicago Bears must immediately rectify

If the Bears are going to take the North and not give it back, as GM Ryan Poles famously said four seasons ago, perhaps they should start by winning an NFC North game.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 15

Bears' RB predicted to have big game vs. Vikings by Fantasy Football experts

Better late than never, the offense has rescued the Chicago Bears the last two weeks. Against the Bengals with a late touchdown and a week ago with two late scores in the final five minutes.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / November 15

The Chicago Bears Are Finally Built to Last

The Bears’ 24–20 win over the New York Giants wasn’t just another notch in the standings — it was another sign that the Bears’ success is starting to look real.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / November 15

Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Start Em Sit Em Week 11 2025 Fantasy Football Breakdown

This NFC North showdown between the Bears and Vikings is one of the most important matchups of the week, with both teams led by exciting young franchise quarterbacks and both firmly in the playoff hunt.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / November 15

Ben Johnson must show corrections against the Vikings on Sunday

The Chicago Bears will look to have their second three game winning-streak on Sunday when they travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings for the second time this season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 15

Vikings DC Brian Flores finally figured out Bears HC Ben Johnson in Week 1, but it's a much different Chicago team with Caleb Williams

The Minnesota Vikings are in must-win territory on Sunday afternoon when they take on the Chicago Bears. The Vikings might be 2-0 in the division, but they are currently 4-5 overall and one or two more losses could do them in when it comes to making the playoffs in a stacked NFC.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / November 15