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Caleb Williams turning to the bottom line for proof of progress

Some numbers say Caleb Williams has actually regressed, others say he has improved. Williams has reached a point in his Year 2 success where he doesn't seem to care about statistics and on Saturday night he's hoping to go with the bottom-line answer to all of those who question his progress.

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Chicago Bears plan to activate Tremaine Edmunds ahead of Saturday night's crucial tilt against the Packers

Set for a crucial meeting with the NFC North rival Packers on Saturday, the Bears could see one of their most important defenders return from IR. They’re planning to activate linebacker Tremaine Edmunds before the game, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Joe Buck Discusses Feud With Chicago Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams and Broadcast Partner Troy Aikman

If you thought the tension between Caleb Williams and the “Monday Night Football” booth was just about inconsistent quarterback play, think again. The drama between Caleb Williams and the legendary broadcast duo of Troy Aikman and Joe Buck has officially moved from the gridiron to the Zoom waiting room.

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The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the players in NFL history with at least 15 multi-rushing-touchdown games can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 19

Chicago Bears set to bring back key player for Packers game

The Chicago Bears received some good injury news on Friday before Saturday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. More News: Bears just won trade with the Chiefs The Bears had troubling news on Thursday, ruling out two wide receivers, Rome Odunze (foot) and Luther Burden III (ankle).

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 19

Are the Bears or Packers under more pressure in Saturday night's game?

The 10-4 Bears hold a half-game lead over the 9-3-1 Packers, and whoever comes out on top will be the leader in the NFC North clubhouse with two games to go.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 19

Caleb Williams closing in on another Chicago Bears franchise record

Caleb Williams, earlier this season, made franchise history after leading five come-from-behind victories, but his assault on the Chicago Bears‘ record book in his second NFL season might not be complete.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 19

Chicago Bears veteran sounds off on what needs to happen to make the NFL Playoffs

If the Chicago Bears can beat the Green Bay Packers Saturday night at Soldier Field, head coach Ben Johnson’s team will take a big step towards controlling their own destiny for the NFC North championship and clinching a playoff berth.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / December 19

Super Bowl winning head coach has eye-popping take on Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson has authored a compelling Coach of the Year case in his first season at the helm of the Chicago Bears. Guiding Chicago to a 10-4 start to the

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NFL News / ChiCitySports / December 19

Former NFL Executive extremely bearish on Chicago Bears’ chances of beating Green Bay Packers

Saturday night at Soldier Field represents one of the most consequential games in recent franchise history for the Chicago Bears. After coming up short

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 19

Playoff simulator projects Bears to stomp Packers on Saturday

Football’s not played on spreadsheets or simulators, but it’s always nice to see your team get picked to win a big game. If ESPN’s latest prognostication comes true, Saturday could be a fun night at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears and their fans.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / December 19

Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson worried about 1 Packers player

The Chicago Bears are looking to avenge their 28-21 loss at the Green Bay Packers in Week 14 when the two teams play on Saturday night. Like in Week 14, Saturday’s game will determine if the Bears or Packers sit atop the NFC North with two games to go.

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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch multiple touchdowns in the same game at least five times can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 19

Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers for Week 16: Who wins and why

The twists and turns taken for the Bears and the Packers in only 13 days between their first game and Saturday night's rematch are astounding. The Packers have been deprived of their top defensive weapon, the Bears of their two receiving threats.

Chicago Bears News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 19

Chicago gains first Division I college football program in 2026

A historic unanimous vote by a local board of trustees has paved the way for the City of Chicago to become home to its only NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision program.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 19

Bears' path to the NFC's top seed got a leg up following a wild Thursday night but it starts by handling business on Saturday

The Chicago Bears are knocking on the door of securing a playoff spot after a 10-4 start to the season entering a critical Week 16 rematch against the Green Bay Packers but a lot of possibilities are hanging in the balance over these last three weeks.

Rome Odunze News / Pro Football Rumors / December 19

Bears WR Rome Odunze Out For Week 16; IR Stint Being Considered

Rome Odunze has been dealing with a foot injury since late October. The second-year receiver will miss Week 16, and a longer absence is being considered by the Bears.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 18

Injuries to Bears' receivers could open the door for two preseason standouts

The Bears have had very odd injury luck (or lack thereof) this season. Whenever they have one player go down, that injury has almost always been followed by another at the same position.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 18

Bears to be without two key weapons for Packers showdown

Bears QB Caleb Williams to be without two key weapons for Packers showdown

The Green Bay Packers have lost defensive end Micah Parsons to a season-ending ACL tear, but the Chicago Bears will also be short-handed in Saturday's game.

Another Steelers starter goes down with triceps injury

Cowboys make Matt Eberflus change after Jerry Jones' comments

Chiefs expected to make big QB move amid Patrick Mahomes injury

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