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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.

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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.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in six minutes?

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.

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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.

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

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7

Bears' DC Dennis Allen is making a big mistake with Tyrique Stevenson

It's officially do-or-die time for the Chicago Bears. The playoffs have arrived, and they've drawn the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round on Saturday.

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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.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7

These Green Bay matchups look daunting for struggling Bears defense

Bears safety Kevin Byard realizes the intensity of a playoff game Saturday can leave the defense prone to one large problem that they barely overcame last time against the Packers .

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Kyler Gordon News / ChiCitySports / January 7

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator gives massive update on Kyler Gordon

In three days the Chicago Bears will be facing their rival the Green Bay Packers in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs. This marks the Bears’ first playoff appearance in five years.

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 / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7

Weather could play a big role in the Bears/Packers Wild Card game

What's a Bears/Packers playoff game without snow in the forecast?! They're two of the most iconic franchises in sports, and they both happen to be the most accustomed to wintry forecasts.

Kevin Warren News / ChiCitySports / January 7

Chicago Bears receive bad news on stadium project in Illinois

In December, Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren revealed the team was exploring Northwest Indiana for its new stadium project. The Bears hoped to have shovels in the ground by the end of 2025 at the Arlington Heights location, but the team has not had success working with both local and Illinois government bodies to speed up the process.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 7

Joe Thuney, Darnell Wright getting All-Pro buzz from Next Gen Stats

After years of offensive line turmoil, the Chicago Bears’ most troublesome unit has transformed into the team’s greatest strength on that side of the ball, thanks to some key offseason additions and development of current players.

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.

Caleb Williams makes a worrisome admission about Bears offense

Ben Johnson adds more fuel to Bears-Packers rivalry with another shot at Matt LaFleur

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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.