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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 8
Bleacher Report gives Caleb Williams top 10 rank for end of regular season
After an up and down rookie campaign, Caleb Williams shown clear signs of growth during the 2025 season. Thanks to a revamped offensive line and a great head coach in Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears have finally found their franchise quarterback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 8
Jordan Love layoff least of Packers' concerns versus Bears
The Packers are the second team in as many years to enter the playoffs on a four-game losing streak, joining the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz
How many of the NFL players to lead their team in receiving yards in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8
Matt Eberflus firing by Cowboys confirms Ryan Poles' success for Bears
There was a time not too long ago that Chicago Bears fans wanted to run Ryan Poles out of town. Now he should be leading the parade. The same general manager
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 8
Packers DC Jeff Hafley addresses rumors about his future with a jab at Bears
Bears HC Ben Johnson has taken several shots at Packers HC Matt LaFleur since he took the job. And even though the Packers head coach has taken the high road, his top assistant won't take the same approach.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 8
Bears search for 1st playoff win in 15 years vs. rival Packers
CHICAGO -- The Green Bay Packers are hoping the strategy to rest numerous starters helps snap a four-game slide when they face the Chicago Bears in a wild-card round matchup of NFC North rivals Saturday night.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8
Bad blood from last game with Bears still fresh on Packers' minds
A warning shot seems to have been fired over the Bears' bow by the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love was knocked out of the Week 16 game against the Bears with a concussion on a hit by Bears defensive end Austin Booker.
Joe Thuney News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 8
What Joe Thuney sees in Bears that says they can be special
While the Bears definitely lack the playoff experience Green Bay has as a team, the Chicago player with the most postseason experience of all pointed out an advantage his team does possess.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 7
Ex-NFL coach rips Bears for talking about Super Bowl already
The Chicago Bears won the NFC North in Ben Johnson’s debut season. It’s the first time Chicago has captured the division title since 2018. The Bears will be making their second playoff appearance in the last seven years when they host the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round.
Dennis Allen News / NFL Analysis Network / January 7
Dennis Allen under pressure as Bears defensive struggles and locker room tension mount
Dennis Allen’s defense is under the microscope in Chicago, and the timing couldn’t be worse for the Bears’ defensive coordinator as the playoffs loom. The Bears’ defense has unraveled at the worst possible time, and much of the frustration is now pointed squarely at Dennis Allen.
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.
Rome Odunze News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7
Bears may place limitations on Rome Odunze in return against Packers
The Rome Odunze Bears fans can expect to see in Saturday night's playoff game could be different. This could be a limited form of Odunze. The Bears' second-year receiver is expecting to play and everything the coaching staff has said is leading this way after five straight missed games with a foot fracture.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 7
Chicago Bears receive veiled threat from Packers running back
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams should be on high alert for Saturday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round. Things got chippy the last time the Bears played the Packers.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / January 7
Bears could steal Packers star in potential $85 million move
The Chicago Bears are preparing to face the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs this Saturday, and while a playoff run is definitely the top priority for the Bears, they are almost certainly monitoring potential offseason moves, as well.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7
PFF lists a surprising name as the Bears' most impactful rookie
Ryan Poles gets a lot of flak, but there's no denying that he did a great job of fortifying the Bears' foundation through the 2025 NFL Draft. They've had a few valuable contributors, and it's challenging to pinpoint who had the biggest impact.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / January 7
Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson warned players about priorities during playoffs
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson hates losing. In Week 18, Johnson was willing to risk injury to avoid a two-game losing streak heading into the postseason, choosing to play his starters against the Detroit Lions after suffering a heartbreaking 42-38 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
Jaylon Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7
Jaylon Johnson views Bears defense as trending toward more dangerous
Jaylon Johnson’s road back from core muscle surgery hasn’t been easy or produced miracles. As he says, it “is what it is,” going into the playoffs against Green Bay .
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 7
Chicago Bears star named to Next Gen Stats’ 2025 All-Pro Team
The Chicago Bears have been seeing incredible improvement from many players on the roster this season compared to last. Some players have stepped up and are living up to their draft status as well, making the team be even more successful.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7
Vikings sign two more players to futures deals
Per the NFL transaction wire, the Vikings signed DT Jaylon Hutchings and LB Jacob Roberts to futures contracts on Wednesday. They join eight other players
Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / January 7
Dennis Allen confirms Bears are planning for a major defensive return that could change everything at the right time
The Chicago Bears have had a rough go defensively the last few weeks of the regular season, and it's created a lot of concern on that side of the ball going into the playoffs.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 7
Former Bears head coaches find themselves on polar opposites of the coaching cycle, with one development Chicago should monitor closely
The first week of the new year was usually a tough time of the NFL calendar for the Chicago Bears, but not this season. In a time of year when NFL teams
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 7
Ben Johnson doesn't want Bears to lean on this for playoff game vs. Packers
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams tallied six comeback wins after trailing in the fourth quarter of games from Week 1 through Week 16 of the 2025 regular season.
Cole Kmet News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 7
Cole Kmet wants to rewrite Bears legacy in playoffs
The Chicago Bears are in the middle of a 41-year Super Bowl drought, and they haven’t exactly looked likely to snap that lengthy dry spell of theirs throughout this century thus far.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7
Caleb Williams sends strong message ahead of Bears-Packers wild-card game
Williams has been a clutch performer for the Bears throughout big spots this season.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6
Bears Designate CB Kyler Gordon, LT Braxton Jones For Return
The Bears could have a pair of reinforcements in time for their playoff opener. Cornerback Kyler Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones have been designated for return from injured reserve, per a team announcement.
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