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Bears roar out in front of 49ers on first play of the game

Bears roar out in front of 49ers on first play of the game

Even though the Chicago Bears already clinched the NFC North thanks to a Green Bay Packers' Week 17 dud, they still have plenty to play for Sunday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

D.J. Moore News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Bears’ DJ Moore alive for 49ers game despite gamey illness

Bears’ DJ Moore alive for 49ers game despite gamey illness

The Chicago Bears will have star wide receiver DJ Moore in action for Sunday night’s marquee showdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 28
DJ Moore and Darnell Wright both active for game with 49ers

DJ Moore and Darnell Wright both active for game with 49ers

It's a case of almost all hands on deck for the Bears with a top seed on the line against the 49ers. Almost all of the ill players who were questionable are active for the game, including tackle Darnell Wright.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 28
Bears might get surprise appearance from key offensive player vs. 49ers

Bears might get surprise appearance from key offensive player vs. 49ers

It may not be Willis Reed appearing in the tunnel at Madison Square Garden or Michael Jordan's famous "flu" game, but the Chicago Bears might be getting a surprising performance from a key player.

Matthew Stafford News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz
The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz
The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 28
How Bears' Ben Johnson is following Matt Nagy's footsteps

How Bears' Ben Johnson is following Matt Nagy's footsteps

With two games remaining in the season, the Chicago Bears, led by their new head coach, defeated the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field to clinch the NFC North, snapping a long Green Bay winning streak over Chicago and securing their first division title in years.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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.

Rome Odunze News / Athlon Sports / December 28
Bears Make WR Move Before Rome Odunze’s Fifth-Straight Missed Game

Bears Make WR Move Before Rome Odunze’s Fifth-Straight Missed Game

This has been one of the weirdest and most unpredictable NFL seasons in recent memory. There are a ton of teams near the top of their conference that are complete surprises, and one of these teams is the Chicago Bears.

Darnell Wright News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Bears’ Darnell Wright will make it to San Francisco, could play in 49ers game

Bears’ Darnell Wright will make it to San Francisco, could play in 49ers game

The Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North Saturday night with the Green Bay Packers’ loss, but they still have a big game in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 28
Chicago Bears get great news on star offensive lineman before SNF

Chicago Bears get great news on star offensive lineman before SNF

The 2025 NFC North champions Chicago Bears will be playing for a shot at the 1 seed in the NFC in Sunday night’s showdown against the playoff bound San Francisco 49ers.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 28
Chicago Bears have emergency situation at WR hours before 49ers game

Chicago Bears have emergency situation at WR hours before 49ers game

On Saturday night, the Baltimore Ravens gave the Chicago Bears a late Christmas present. More News: Lions could be plotting big-time revenge on Ben Johnson

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 28
Multiple Bears starters fall victim to on-going issue within Chicago’s roster hours before kickoff on Sunday Night Football

Multiple Bears starters fall victim to on-going issue within Chicago’s roster hours before kickoff on Sunday Night Football

The Chicago Bears have been dealing with a concerning issue outside the team's control this week in regards to an illness making it's way around the locker room.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

D.J. Moore News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Bears’ DJ Moore questionable for 49ers game after late addition to injury report

Bears’ DJ Moore questionable for 49ers game after late addition to injury report

On Sunday evening, the Chicago Bears will hit the road to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a battle of two of the best teams in the NFC this year. The

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 28
How Chicago Bears' division crown impacts their 2026 schedule

How Chicago Bears' division crown impacts their 2026 schedule

With the Bears' NFC North crown comes at least one home playoff game. It also theoretically carries along a more difficult schedule for the 2026 season.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz
 The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz
The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz
 The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
 The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz
 The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 28
Bears set to catch huge break in fight for NFC's top seed

Bears set to catch huge break in fight for NFC's top seed

The Chicago Bears may have already clinched the NFC North thanks to the Green Bay Packers' Week 17 dud, but that doesn't mean they don't have anything to play for when they face the San Francisco 49ers tonight on Sunday Night Football.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28
How much Bears’ Austin Booker was fined for illegal hits on Jordan Love

How much Bears’ Austin Booker was fined for illegal hits on Jordan Love

The NFL has fined Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker a total of $11,636 for two illegal hits on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love during Week 16.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / December 28
Simone Biles Sends Message to Husband Jonathan Owens After Bears News

Simone Biles Sends Message to Husband Jonathan Owens After Bears News

Simone Biles marked a milestone moment for the Chicago Bears with a message to her husband, Jonathan Owens, and his NFL team. Shortly after the Bears secured

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / December 28
Bears accomplish Step 2 of Ben Johnson's regular season plan without even playing a game and lock up a key advantage for the playoffs

Bears accomplish Step 2 of Ben Johnson's regular season plan without even playing a game and lock up a key advantage for the playoffs

The Chicago Bears spent the day traveling to Santa Clara and are dealing with a few illness concerns going into their primetime game against the San Francisco 49ers but the team can go to sleep with a smile on their face on Saturday night.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 28
Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens

The status of starting quarterback Jordan Love is a major concern for the Green Bay Packers. But as Malik Willis has demonstrated over the past two years, their offense can function at a high level with him in the lineup. Their bigger concern than Love's injury right now might be the state of their defense.

Bears’ Austin Booker punished over hit that concussed Jordan Love
Lions fan involved in DK Metcalf altercation denies using foul language
Could Lions make coaching changes after missing playoffs?
Veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney wants to play in 2026
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28
Bears’ Austin Booker punished for hit that concussed Jordan Love

Bears’ Austin Booker gets punished over hit that concussed Jordan Love

Austin Booker is having to cut a five-figure check after concussing Jordan Love with a hit.

NFL Week 17 schedule has plenty of big playoff implications
Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz
Caleb Williams News / Athlon Sports / December 27
NFL Announces Punishment Decision on Caleb Williams Incident

NFL Announces Punishment Decision on Caleb Williams Incident

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears improved to 11-4 after defeating the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. It was a 22-16 overtime win after entering the fourth quarter down 13-3.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / December 27
Three Reasons Why the Chicago Bears Can Win the Super Bowl

Three Reasons Why the Chicago Bears Can Win the Super Bowl

In a season full of surprises in the NFL, the Chicago Bears have arguably been the biggest ones. These Bears are for real, and it’s believable they could

Darnell Wright News / Field Level Media / December 27
Bears RT Darnell Wright (illness) questionable vs. 49ers

Bears RT Darnell Wright (illness) questionable vs. 49ers

The Chicago Bears added right tackle Darnell Wright to the injury report Saturday as the three-year starter deals with an illness. Wright did not travel with the team and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the San Francisco 49ers.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27

Bears Announce Four Roster Moves

The Bears announced four roster moves on Saturday, activating OL Luke Newman and waiving DL Jonathan Ford. Chicago is also elevating DB Dallis Flowers and WR JP Richardson for Week 17.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / December 27
Three NFL teams that should try to trade for Maxx Crosby

Three NFL teams that should try to trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby after star pass-rusher 'left the building' in Las Vegas

Maxx Crosby's days with the Las Vegas Raiders might finally be coming to an end. 

Las Vegas Raiders at odds with Maxx Crosby again as star pass-rusher has left the building
Could Raiders' latest decision test Maxx Crosby's commitment to Las Vegas?
Are Raiders hurting Maxx Crosby relationship in potential tanking effort?
The sack leader for every NFL season
The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26
Bears Rule Out Two Players For Week 17

Bears Rule Out Two Players For Week 17

The Chicago Bears announced they ruled out WR Rome Odunze and DB Nick McCloud for Week 17 against the 49ers.  Chicago also listed DB Josh Blackwell, LB T.J.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / December 25
Bears hopeful Rome Odunze, Kyler Gordon will return this season

Bears hopeful Rome Odunze, Kyler Gordon will return this season

No matter what happens over the last two weeks of the regular season, the 11-4 Bears are heading for the playoffs for the first time since 2020. 

Caleb Williams dunks on his doubters after leading Bears to playoffs
The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history
The 'Most recent WRs drafted in the first round by each NFL team' quiz

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