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Chicago Bears News / The Lead / December 17

D’Marco Jackson Has Been Bears’ Difference Maker off Waivers

When the Chicago Bears claimed linebacker D’Marco Jackson off waivers in late August, few expected him to play a key role on Chicago’s defense into December.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Why this analyst is bullish on a Bears Super Bowl run

We’ve come a long way in just a few weeks, Chicago Bears fans. Not long ago, many postseason models suggested the Bears might not even make the playoffs, let alone win anything once they got there.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Bears HC Ben Johnson finally says what everyone's been saying about D'Andre Swift and credit to the staff for turning his game around

Going into the first season under head coach Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears expected to see a major jump in the team's rushing attack and while it took a couple weeks to start up, the Bears are literally rolling through opponents on the ground.

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Rome Odunze News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Bears rumors: The Rome Odunze injury update that would be a ‘mild surprise’

On Sunday, the Chicago Bears picked up a comfortable home victory over the Cleveland Browns which, combined with a loss from the Green Bay Packers to the Denver Broncos, vaulted them back into first place in the NFC North.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Greatest matchup concern for Bears for Week 16 against Packers

While the Green Bay Packers lost one of the league's most dominant defensive players with the torn ACL suffered by Micah Parsons, their player who carried them into the playoffs the last two seasons remains a problem for the Bears .

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Kyle Brandt says what every Chicago Bears fan is thinking as 2025 season winds down

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is in the middle of a playoff chase in his second season as a pro. The 2024 first-overall pick has blossomed under rookie coach Ben Johnson, and his development is a big reason why the Bears are a 10-win team and steamrolling toward the postseason.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Did the Bears find something special in D'Marco Jackson?

The outlook for Chicago's linebacker room was looking bleak a few weeks ago. They were completely decimated ahead of their matchup against Pittsburgh, and they were relying on fourth-round selection Ruben Hypollite II and late-August waiver wire pickup D'Marco Jackson to make their first career starts.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Chicago Bears' dream scenario to end the 2025 NFL season revealed

In many ways, the Chicago Bears have already had a dream first season under coach Ben Johnson in 2025. They've won 10 games for the first time since 2018, and are really close to clinching their first playoff berth since 2020.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 17

Chicago Bears just given chance to sign 4X Pro Bowl pass-rusher

The Chicago Bears enter Week 16 having recorded 29 sacks, ranking 20th in the league. While the Bears’ opportunistic defense has created the most turnovers, averaging 2.1 per game, the team could look to add a veteran pass-rusher for a playoff push.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Bears rookie earns notable ranking as 2025 NFL playoffs approach

The Chicago Bears can take a massive step toward punching their ticket to the 2025 NFL playoffs with a win over the Green Bay Packers in Saturday night's Week 16 primetime matchup.

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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.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Bears GM Ryan Poles just got the opportunity he's been waiting for to add player he's been obsessed with for a playoff push, but is he worth it?

The Chicago Bears found themselves back in the pole position of the NFC North with a win last Sunday and a loss by the Green Bay Packers but more work is needed to punch the ticket to the postseason after a 10-4 start.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Bears bold predictions for critical Week 16 clash with Packers

The Chicago Bears are in the same position two weeks ago. They are back in first place in the NFC North and they are one-half game ahead of the Green Bay Packers.

Grady Jarrett News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Grady Jarrett and Bears call on fans to give Packers a cold reception

Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett wouldn't mind hearing Bears fans chanting at Saturday night's showdown with Green Bay . It's the chant that pops up spontaneously all around Chicago, whether at sporting events that have nothing to do with football or even at college football games and definitely at Bears games.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 17

Caleb Williams’ worst nightmare could be unfolding for Bears

The Chicago Bears will be facing the Green Bay Packers in a rematch on Saturday, and Caleb Williams is certainly hoping to put forth a better performance than he did at Lambeau Field a couple of weeks ago.

Chicago Bears News / The SportsRush / December 17

Ben Johnson Explains What’s Working for Caleb Williams as Bears Eye Revenge Against Packers

After a chaotic rookie year that included the mid-season firing of his head coach and a 5-12 record, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears appear to have finally meshed in year two.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 16

Making the comp between Joe Montana's famed pass and Caleb Williams' TD

The popular internet video of Caleb Williams' touchdown pass to DJ Moore side by side with Dwight Clark's famed TD catch of Joe Montana's NFC championship game pass definitely caught the attention of the Bears' QB .

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 16

Familiarity is key with Bears' unlikely defensive contributors

The Bears' defense has been decimated by injuries this season. However, they've responded remarkably well to the attrition and currently sit atop the NFC North with a 10-4 record.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Bears already predicted to dump intriguing rookie for 6-foot-6 behemoth

The Chicago Bears made it a point to address their offensive line last offseason after watching quarterback Caleb Williams get sacked 68 times in 2024.

Caleb Williams News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Caleb Williams Gives Major Praise to Bears’ $42 Million Addition

Caleb Williams is still early in his Chicago Bears tenure, but it’s already clear he understands one of the most important truths about playing quarterback in the NFL: having a good offensive line can make a huge difference.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 16

Will Bears WR Rome Odunze return in Week 16?

Odunze is dealing with a foot injury and has missed the past couple of games.

One stat shows Caleb Williams should be getting more love

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Colston Loveland News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Bears’ first-round decision already looks justified, and a perfect storm is brewing for Colston Loveland entering Week 16

The Chicago Bears made an eyebrow raising decision when the team selected tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the first draft pick of the Ben Johnson Era, and early returns make the decision look justified.

Tremaine Edmunds News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Bears Designate LB Tremaine Edmunds For Return From IR

The Bears could have a key defensive figure back in the fold in time for Week 16. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has returned to practice, the team announced on Monday.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 15

One stat shows Caleb Williams should be getting more love

Caleb Williams hasn't been in the league for long, and the journey hasn't always been pretty. Even so, one stat suggests the Chicago Bears quarterback deserves some more love than he's been getting.

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