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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
Bears' Ben Johnson confirms Tyson Bagent, Caleb Williams decision for Packers game
Ahead of the Chicago Bears' Week 4 game versus the 1-2 New York Jets on Sunday, Johnson declined to reveal whether Bagent or Case Keenum would start at quarterback over injured Williams. Johnson has decided to go down a different route as the 3-1 Bears prepare to play at the rival Green Bay Packers (2-2) on Oct. 11.
The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz
How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5
Bears Will Start QB Tyson Bagent In Week 5
Per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, Bears HC Ben Johnson said QB Tyson Bagent will start in Week 5 against the Packers. Chicago QB Caleb Williams will be out at least another week with his hamstring injury.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
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.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Bears ‘no-name defense’ is certainly making a name for itself and a few other names can eventually return to further elevate this unit
The Chicago Bears defense came to play for the third consecutive game and there’s reason to believe Dennis Allen’s could be even better as the season goes on.
Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Do the Chicago Bears Have the Best Defense in Football?
The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 season with plenty of questions surrounding their defense, but those questions have quickly faded after an impressive three-game stretch.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5
3 Main Takeaways From Bears' 23-12 Win Over Jets
Chicago Bears controlled the game from start to finish, moving 3-1 with a convincing 23-12 win over the New York Jets at Soldier Field. Chicago dominated the numbers, piling up 492 total yards and 34 first downs while holding the Jets to just 157 yards and seven first downs.
Kyle Monangai News / On Tap Sports Net / October 5
Bears Bludgeon Jets 23-12 Behind Monangai’s Big Day
Now you can ask whether the Chicago Bears have a quarterback-proof head coach, as the team notched its third win of the season behind its third different signal caller following a 23-12 bludgeoning of the New York Jets.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
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.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5
Bears Week 4 Snap Counts: Top Snap Counts in Win Over Jets and Analysis
The Chicago Bears dominated the New York Jets in Week 4, improving to 3-1 with a convincing 23-12 victory. While the final score tells part of the story, the snap counts provide a closer look at how head coach Ben Johnson and the coaching staff deployed their personnel throughout the game.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Bears have one potential swing to consider to really capitalize on the 2026 season and it’ll be a feel-good story at the same time
The Chicago Bears’ window is wide open right now after improving to 3-1 and adding a legit pass rushing threat off the edge can help this team maximize what this season could become.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / October 5
Bears HC Ben Johnson had no words for Packers ahead of Week 5 showdown
Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are now 3-1 despite missing Caleb Williams in the last two games. They have found a way to win back-to-back matchups with Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent starting.
Tyson Bagent News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 5
Bears QB ID Game Shouldn't Be Necessary After Tyson Bagent's Effort
Tyson Bagent's first action since 2023 didn't go quite as well as Case Keenum's did. It went well enough, though. The 23-12 victory in a game nowhere as close as the score indicated had plenty of running and ball control but also a second straight strong passing day by a backup QB to injured Caleb Williams.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 5
Bears Week 4 Stock Report: Kyle Monangai and Rome Odunze Lead 8 Surging, D'Andre Swift Falls
The Chicago Bears improved to 3-1 on the season in Week 4 after beating the New York Jets in convincing fashion on Sunday. The score wasn't especially
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 5
Chicago Bears Report Card in 23-12 Win Over Jets: Perfection Draws Closer
No greater an example existed of how far the Bears have come as a franchise than the simple fact they went without punting Sunday for the first time since 2014.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 5
Bears head coach Ben Johnson’s immediate reaction to Tyson Bagent start
After a week of debate, Tyson Bagent earned the start under center for the Chicago Bears in Week 4. He led the team to a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets, moving to 3-1 on the season.
Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4
Ben Johnson pulled a petty move to start Bears-Jets game
Ben Johnson did not want to give the media the satisfaction of being right about who his Chicago Bears would start at quarterback on Sunday. Reports emerged earlier this week that the Bears would start Tyson Bagent over Case Keenum in Week 4 against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
Kyle Monangai News / TWSN / October 4
Kyle Monangai’s Injury Overshadows a Statement Game
The Chicago Bears had another impressive performance as they ended up getting the win against the New York Jets, but the most significant part of the game was Kyle Monangai.
Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / October 4
Chicago Bears Ground Game Sends Powerful Message In Week 4 Jets Win
The Chicago Bears ground game sent a powerful message in Sunday’s 23-12 victory over the New York Jets. Chicago can build an offensive identity around the run even when quarterback uncertainty dominates the conversation.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
Bears Could Pursue Trade Additions
The Bears beat the Jets on Sunday, winning their second straight game without Caleb Williams at quarterback. That puts Chicago at 3-1 on the year. Having found success with Case Keenum and then Tyson Bagent under center, the Bears have managed to put themselves in strong early contention for a playoff spot.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4
Jets collect first interception in nearly two years
The team went the entire 2025-26 season without collecting one, a stat that felt almost impossible to accomplish.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 4
Bears HC Ben Johnson got creative with Week 4 starting QB decision
The Chicago Bears are in action Sunday afternoon against the New York Jets, once again without starting quarterback Caleb Williams. This left head coach Ben Johnson with a decision to make.
Braxton Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3
Bears Announced Three Roster Moves, Placed LT Braxton Jones
The Bears announced on Saturday that they have placed LT Braxton Jones on IR and elevated Marcus Davenport and Nick McCloud from the practice squad. Jones, 27, is a former fifth-round pick by the Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Southern Utah.
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