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Ben Johnson’s sideline reaction said more about his feelings toward the Bears’ defense in Week 18 than his postgame words

The Chicago Bears did not end the regular season against the Detroit Lionsthe way the team expected after losing, 19-16, despite playing all of the starters in essentially a meaningless game.

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Jaquan Brisker questions coaching after loss against Detroit

The Bears/Lions game may have come down to the wire with Detroit winning 19-16 via a last-second field goal, but the score didn't do the visiting team's offense justice.

Chicago Bears News / Gridiron Heroics / January 4

Rob Gronkowski Names NFL QB Who Deserves to Win First Super Bowl This Season

Rob Gronkowski picked a surprise choice when asked which quarterback he thinks deserves to win his first Super Bowl this season. The former tight end and current analyst placed his support with a young signal‑caller in Caleb Williams who has transformed the Chicago Bears‘ fortunes this year.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4

Bears-Packers III Saturday night immediately on players' minds after loss

None of the Bears wanted to say confidence is waning a bit after a loss that turned out to be meaningless. It's hard to see how it wouldn't be when they lost their last two games in tight fashion after relying so much on comebacks this season, and now they're facing the Packers at 7 p.m.

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How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Bears “Stock Up” Week 8: Chicago’s postseason hopes take a leap despite the ‘L’

Things didn’t go exactly the way the Bears planned as they dropped their season finale 19-16 to the Detroit Lions. Not only that, but they lacked the conviction they claimed they’d have to win this game for the first three quarters—something we’ve seen a bit too much of this year.

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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.

Colston Loveland News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4

Colston Loveland might've just put up a playoff preview against Detroit

Colston Loveland looks every bit like one of the league's most potent weapons at the tight end position. While the Bears might not have come away with a win in the regular season finale against Detroit, the rookie TE still put on a show.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4

Bears disappointed using the back door to take NFC's No. 2 seed

The Bears insisted all week they weren't the same team that lost 52-21 at Detroit in Game 2. They were right. That team at least managed to score 14 by halftime, but by halftime of Sunday's listless performance the playoff-bound NFC North champion Bears offense had zero points and 76 yards of offense.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Bears QB Caleb Williams made history in loss to Lions

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears have officially played their final game of the 2025 regular season. Up next, the playoffs await. In the regular season finale, the Bears ended up losing to the Detroit Lions by a final score of 19-16.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 4

Tom Brady doesn’t hold back about Bears TE Colston Loveland

When the Chicago Bears selected tight end Colston Loveland out of Michigan with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, many analysts felt that the team had made a major mistake.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / January 4

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams criticizes defense after loss to Lions

In Week 17, the Chicago Bears allowed the San Francisco 49ers to put up 42 points in a loss. The performance by the defense spoiled a special night by second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns.

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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 / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4

Bears “Stock Down” Week 18: Slot defense lets Chicago down with No. 2 seed on the line

That’s now how it was supposed to go. A slow start and a largely impotent offense doomed the Bears to a 19-16 loss to the Lions on a last-second field goal.

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Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson rips into offense after loss to Lions

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was adamant that he wanted to beat the Detroit Lions in Week 18, choosing to keep his starters in the game instead of resting them (like the Philadelphia Eagles did on Sunday) after winning the division in Week 17.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Bears’ Caleb Williams sets new franchise record in Week 18 Lions game

The Chicago Bears are going to the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the NFC. They had a chance to finish as the top seed, but they lost that opportunity with a loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17 and they followed that up by losing the regular-season finale to the Detroit Lions.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4