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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 24
Chicago Bears hit by rash of illness before Christmas
With the Chicago Bears earning a 22-16 win in overtime over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, the team had an extra day to prepare to travel to play the San Francisco 49ers on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 17.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 24
Luther Burden back at practice but defensive injury is now an issue
The Bears had a vital part of their offense back practicing on Wednesday, although it's no guarantee of availability for Sunday's game with San Francisco.
Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 24
What one Bears player admitted about Ben Johnson's pet saying
As winner of this year's Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award from the Chicago PFWA, Bears veteran Kevin Byard is one of the more accessible and candid players when dealing with media on the Bears' roster.
The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz
How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 24
Bears' dramatic win over Packers dwarfs TV audience for College Football Playoff
The Chicago Bears staged a dramatic rally to beat the Green Bay Packers last weekend. In the process, they also dealt the College Football Playoff a blowout loss.
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.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 24
NFL rewards Chicago Bears for risky move
First-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson had a difficult decision to make early in the season. Kicker Cairo Santos was made a team captain before
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 24
Bears highly criticized player was rewarded for delivering on another big stage and can truly become a real weapon in the playoffs for this team
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos has received a lot of criticism over the past two seasons and I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't fully confident in his ability to be a difference-making player for this team compared to other kickers around the league.
Royce Newman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24
Rams Signing OL Royce Newman To PS
The Rams announced that they are signing veteran OL Royce Newman to their practice squad. Newman, 28, was drafted by the Packers in the fourth round out of Ole Miss in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 24
Cairo Santos’ incredible Week 16 earns Player of the Week honors
Caleb Williams deserves all the credit in the world for delivering two clutch touchdown passes, including the game-winner, to push the Bears to victory over the Packers last Saturday, as does DJ Moore for continuing his recent surge as the playoffs approach.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 24
Bears defense gets a measuring stick opportunity against surging 49ers offense that will reveal where the unit stands before playoffs
The Chicago Bears clinched playoffs last week after getting a defining win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night but this team still has a ways to go before truly convincing the league that they can be a legit threat in the postseason.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24
Bears bold predictions for massive Week 17 clash against 49ers
This is as big a regular-season game that the Bears have seen this season. While beating the Green Bay Packers in overtime allowed them to gain a 1 1/2-game lead in the NFC North, a victory over the San Francisco 49ers on the road will clinch the division for the Bears and deliver an opportunity to earn the No.
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 / A to Z Sports / December 24
Bears face a familiar outside challenge in Week 17 that will test their attention to detail — and it has nothing to do with the 49ers
The Chicago Bears have another pivotal game coming up this weekend under the bright lights on "Sunday Night Football" against the San Francisco 49ers with a lot of playoff implications on the line.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 24
Ben Johnson responds to criticism surrounding Austin Booker's 'dirty' hit
Bears' pass-rusher Austin Booker knocked Packers' quarterback Jordan Love out of the game in the second quarter of Saturday night's game. He brought him down for a sack, but the play didn't count due to Booker getting flagged for roughing.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 24
Caleb Williams continues to subtly strengthen Ben Johnson’s award-worthy resume for the remarkable turnaround he’s sparked with the Bears
All season long the Chicago Bears have been considered the team of destiny for the way they continue to pull through in close games and the way they continue to exceed outside expectations.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 24
The Week 16 Bears/49ers game looks destined to be a shootout
The schedule makers should rightfully take a bow for this weekend's Sunday Night Football matchup between the 49ers and Bears, who both currently sit at 11-4.
Nahshon Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 24
Bears' Nahshon Wright has perfect response to Pro Bowl snub
The NFL announced the 2026 Pro Bowl rosters on Tuesday, kicking off the annual social media firestorm of complaints from the fans about this or that player not making the cut.
George Kittle News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 24
George Kittle situation could let Bears avoid one key matchup problem
The Bears have caught some injury breaks in a few cases over the second half of the season, and there is no denying it. Not facing Aaron Rodgers and not facing Micah Parsons are two of them.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 24
Bears QB Caleb Williams fires strong message at haters
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears were able to punch their ticket to the playoffs in Week 16. After coming through with a shocking comeback win over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, the Bears officially clinched on Sunday.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23
Bears’ Ben Johnson leaves door open for Rome Odunze return at some point this season
The Chicago Bears have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2020. Getting wide receiver Rome Odunze back on the field would only make the Bears stronger contenders.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
Caleb Williams dunks on his doubters after leading Bears to playoffs
Caleb Williams has earned himself a bit of a victory lap after silencing his critics for the time being.
Thomas Gordon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23
Bears Signing TE Thomas Gordon To Practice Squad
According to Aaron Wilson, the Bears are signing TE Thomas Gordon to the practice squad. Gordon, 25, originally signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Northwestern in August.
Nahshon Wright News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23
Bears’ Nahshon Wright drops Super Bowl truth bomb after Pro Bowl snub
Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright has been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL during the 2025 campaign. However, his heroics weren’t enough to earn him a spot on the Pro Bowl roster.
Luke Newman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23
Bears Designating OL Luke Newman To Return From IR
ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reports the Bears are designating OL Luke Newman to return from injured reserve. Newman will have 21 days to return to practice and get activated to the 53-man roster or he will revert to injured reserve for the rest of the season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 23
'MNF' takeaways: 49ers remain in play for NFC's No. 1 seed with blowout win
The San Francisco 49ers (11-4) kept pace in the NFC playoff picture with a 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts (8-7), whose once-bright season has taken a dark turn.
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