The Bears could all laugh about it afterward and they did Thursday night following their 30-24 win over New England. It was strange nonetheless, and once again Ben Johnson's penchant for wild plays got the best of him.
It has only been two games since Kyler Gordon returned to the field for the Chicago Bears, but over those two games he has made his impact felt. For a defensive back too, he is making his impact felt in a completely new way.
The Chicago Bears continued to show concerning signs on defense in Week 7 that could limit how far this team can go, unless the Bears bring in a difference-maker at the trade deadline.
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A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears have won the joint-most games in the NFC North at the time of writing, but Skip Bayless is not backing them to win the division. The Bears secured a 30-24 win on Thursday night against the New England Patriots to go 5-2 for the season.
Former Chicago Bears player Kyle Long has suggested that Ben Johnson’s team still have things to work on if they want to take the next step and be a team that wins Super Bowls and goes on playoff runs.
Cole Kmet was carted off during Chicago’s Week 7 win over New England after sustaining a right knee injury on an 8-yard catch, exiting in a full brace but giving a thumbs-up.
Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Bears HC Ben Johnson said, “I don’t think it looked very good,” when talking about TE Cole Kmet‘s knee injury. Kmet was carted off after a non-contact knee injury during the team’s Week 7 win over the Patriots on Thursday night.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Rome Odunze waited three quarters for his turn Thursday night. When the Chicago Bears finally needed him, he delivered on every big down, and his hands were the last ones on the ball in a 30-24 win over the Patriots at Soldier Field.
The Chicago Bears earned a hard-fought 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 7, continuing to build momentum as the season progresses. Several key players stepped up on Thursday night, with Caleb Williams leading the offense and rookies Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland making their presence felt.
Week 7’s Thursday Night Football showdown between the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots pitted two of the best young quarterbacks in the league against each other.
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears won their second consecutive game on Thursday. They defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 at Soldier Field but it came at a high price.
The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football, but the short week had a pair of major injury casualties for Ben Johnson's squad.
On a night when Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and wide receiver Luther Burden III had 130 receiving yards, New England’s biggest enemy was its self-inflicted mistakes.
The Chicago Bears come into Thursday Night Football with a 4-2 record, coming off a great win over the Atlanta Falcons just four days ago. Caleb Williams, in his return, had a tremendous performance and showed just how important he is to this Bears team.
Cairo Santos was still irritated with himself after the Bears won 30-24 over the New England Patriots. The team record 58-yard field goal he made, the
While Drake Maye played well in what became a 30-24 loss that dropped New England to 4-3 on the season, he had one regret on his mind while speaking with reporters after the defeat.
Head coach Ben Johnson never hesitates to pull out all the tricks in his playbook, and the Chicago Bears gave fans another wild moment on Thursday Night Football.
While Colston Loveland may steal the headlines, fellow tight end Cole Kmet has been a crucial contributor ever since his arrival to the Chicago Bears. But now, Kmet’s 2026 season has hit a significant speed bump.
In a game billed as a battle of young star quarterbacks, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears outdueled Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on "Thursday Night Football."
The Chicago Bears defense was already mentally in the tunnel to end the first half on Thursday against the New England Patriots.
The Chicago Bears held all the momentum, a 20-7 lead over the New England Patriots with just 14 seconds before halftime. They got the ball after the break as well.
After giving up a late first-half TD to Chicago, the New England Patriots received the ensuing kickoff down by 13 and starting on their own 34 with nine seconds left. Right where the Pats want to be.
The Chicago Bears officially elevated RB Zavier Scott and LB Buddy Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster for tonight’s game. Scott, 27, originally signed on with the Colts as an undrafted free agent out of Maine in 2023.
Every meeting between these quarterbacks will be viewed as a referendum on which of their franchises found its long-term answer at quarterback.
The Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) seem headed into a transition year after franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots and placed on injured reserve. Will that lead to the team shaking things up at the deadline?
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