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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Kyle Brandt says what every Chicago Bears fan is thinking as 2025 season winds down

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is in the middle of a playoff chase in his second season as a pro. The 2024 first-overall pick has blossomed under rookie coach Ben Johnson, and his development is a big reason why the Bears are a 10-win team and steamrolling toward the postseason.

D'Marco Jackson News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Did the Bears find something special in D'Marco Jackson?

The outlook for Chicago's linebacker room was looking bleak a few weeks ago. They were completely decimated ahead of their matchup against Pittsburgh, and they were relying on fourth-round selection Ruben Hypollite II and late-August waiver wire pickup D'Marco Jackson to make their first career starts.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Chicago Bears' dream scenario to end the 2025 NFL season revealed

In many ways, the Chicago Bears have already had a dream first season under coach Ben Johnson in 2025. They've won 10 games for the first time since 2018, and are really close to clinching their first playoff berth since 2020.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Bears rookie earns notable ranking as 2025 NFL playoffs approach

The Chicago Bears can take a massive step toward punching their ticket to the 2025 NFL playoffs with a win over the Green Bay Packers in Saturday night's Week 16 primetime matchup.

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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.

Ryan Poles News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Bears GM Ryan Poles just got the opportunity he's been waiting for to add player he's been obsessed with for a playoff push, but is he worth it?

The Chicago Bears found themselves back in the pole position of the NFC North with a win last Sunday and a loss by the Green Bay Packers but more work is needed to punch the ticket to the postseason after a 10-4 start.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 17

Bears bold predictions for critical Week 16 clash with Packers

The Chicago Bears are in the same position two weeks ago. They are back in first place in the NFC North and they are one-half game ahead of the Green Bay Packers.

Grady Jarrett News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 17

Grady Jarrett and Bears call on fans to give Packers a cold reception

Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett wouldn't mind hearing Bears fans chanting at Saturday night's showdown with Green Bay . It's the chant that pops up spontaneously all around Chicago, whether at sporting events that have nothing to do with football or even at college football games and definitely at Bears games.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 17

Caleb Williams’ worst nightmare could be unfolding for Bears

The Chicago Bears will be facing the Green Bay Packers in a rematch on Saturday, and Caleb Williams is certainly hoping to put forth a better performance than he did at Lambeau Field a couple of weeks ago.

Chicago Bears News / The SportsRush / December 17

Ben Johnson Explains What’s Working for Caleb Williams as Bears Eye Revenge Against Packers

After a chaotic rookie year that included the mid-season firing of his head coach and a 5-12 record, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears appear to have finally meshed in year two.

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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 / December 16

Making the comp between Joe Montana's famed pass and Caleb Williams' TD

The popular internet video of Caleb Williams' touchdown pass to DJ Moore side by side with Dwight Clark's famed TD catch of Joe Montana's NFC championship game pass definitely caught the attention of the Bears' QB .

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 16

Familiarity is key with Bears' unlikely defensive contributors

The Bears' defense has been decimated by injuries this season. However, they've responded remarkably well to the attrition and currently sit atop the NFC North with a 10-4 record.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Bears already predicted to dump intriguing rookie for 6-foot-6 behemoth

The Chicago Bears made it a point to address their offensive line last offseason after watching quarterback Caleb Williams get sacked 68 times in 2024.

Caleb Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Caleb Williams’ top targets in jeopardy for crucial Bears-Packers clash

The Chicago Bears have been one of the NFL’s biggest surprises in 2025. As they enter Week 16, the Bears sit atop the NFC North at 10-4. This weekend, they play host to their hated division rival, the Green Bay Packers.

Kevin Byard News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 16

Why the Bears should consider extending Kevin Byard

The Chicago Bears have been better than expected defensively this year, leading the league in overall takeaways. One of the key players responsible: safety

NFL News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Ben Johnson and the Bears ready to exploit the Micah Parsons-less Packers defense

On Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Bears returned to the win column with a dominant 31-3 home victory over the Cleveland Browns. Coupled with the Green Bay Packers’ loss to the Denver Broncos, the Bears surged back into first place in the NFC North with only three weeks left in the season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Bears veteran finally admits a big recurring defensive issue and it's something Chicago must fix before the rematch against the Packers

As the Chicago Bears enter another week of preparation going up against the Green Bay Packers, the team is looking back at Week 14 and addressing what went wrong and what went right to try and come away with a different result on Saturday.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams pokes at Packers

Like in Week 14, the Chicago Bears are getting set to play the Green Bay Packers with the first place in the NFC North hanging in the balance. The 10-4 Bears were able to take back the lead in the division by beating the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Sunday.

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Caleb Williams Gives Major Praise to Bears’ $42 Million Addition

Caleb Williams is still early in his Chicago Bears tenure, but it’s already clear he understands one of the most important truths about playing quarterback in the NFL: having a good offensive line can make a huge difference.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 16

Will Bears WR Rome Odunze return in Week 16?

Odunze is dealing with a foot injury and has missed the past couple of games.

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Colston Loveland News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Bears’ first-round decision already looks justified, and a perfect storm is brewing for Colston Loveland entering Week 16

The Chicago Bears made an eyebrow raising decision when the team selected tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the first draft pick of the Ben Johnson Era, and early returns make the decision look justified.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15