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Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 28

How the Bears finally took the North in Ben Johnson's first season

It was a cold day four years ago next month, and newly hired GM Ryan Poles stood before the assembled media and Chicago Bears family at the Halas Hall auditorium after his hiring.

NFL News / FirstSportz / December 28

Bears DE Austin Booker Fined for Controversial Hit on Packers QB Jordan Love

Austin Booker found out his punishment for putting Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love on concussion protocol. The NFL fined Booker $5,818 ahead of the Chicago Bears’ trip to San Francisco.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 27

Bears fans go wild on social media after clinching 2025 NFC North championship

It may have taken a little while longer than Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles had hoped, but his vision of taking the NFC North came to fruition in Week 17 with the Green Bay Packers' embarrassing loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 28

Chicago Bears make big playoff announcement on Saturday night

The Chicago Bears have surpassed the expectations of the national media this season. There was some enthusiasm surrounding the Bears in the offseason when they hired Ben Johnson to replace Matt Eberflus at head coach.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 27

Bears clinch NFC North thanks to Packers' Week 17 dud

At his introductory press conference back in 2022, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles told the NFL world that the Bears were going to "take the [NFC] North and never give it back".

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 27

Packers have major concerns after defensive no-show against Ravens

The status of starting quarterback Jordan Love is a major concern for the Green Bay Packers. But as Malik Willis has demonstrated over the past two years, their offense can function at a high level with him in the lineup. Their bigger concern than Love's injury right now might be the state of their defense.

Bears’ Austin Booker punished over hit that concussed Jordan Love

Lions fan involved in DK Metcalf altercation denies using foul language

Could Lions make coaching changes after missing playoffs?

Veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney wants to play in 2026

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 27

Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers Week 17 final score prediction

The Chicago Bears travel west in Week 17 to take on the San Franicsco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in a showdown between two 11-win geams that are jockeying for NFC playoff supremacy.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 27

3 Bold predictions for the Bears/49ers game on Sunday night

The Bears and 49ers face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday night. The game has massive playoff implications, as the winner will put themselves in a great position to host a playoff game during the playoffs.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 27

Bears get concerning injury update for 49ers clash

The Chicago Bears clearly have a difficult assignment as they attempt to clinch first place in the NFC North division when they face the San Francisco 49ers Sunday night.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Bears’ Austin Booker gets punished over the hit that concussed Jordan Love

Austin Booker is having to cut a five-figure check after concussing Jordan Love with a hit last weekend. The NFL announced on Saturday that they have fined the Chicago Bears defensive end Booker a total of $11,636, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

D.J. Moore News / ChiCitySports / December 27

NFL sends Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore the middle finger

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore earned the last laugh on Saturday night. More News: Lions could be plotting big-time revenge on Ben Johnson Moore hauled in a 46-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to give the Bears a 22-16 win in overtime over the Green Bay Packers.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 27

NFL punishes Chicago Bears DE Austin Booker for hit on Jordan Love

Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker was flagged twice in the team’s 22-16 win in overtime over the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. He was penalized for hitting Packers quarterback Jordan Love in the first half.

Caleb Williams News / Athlon Sports / December 27

NFL Announces Punishment Decision on Caleb Williams Incident

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears improved to 11-4 after defeating the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. It was a 22-16 overtime win after entering the fourth quarter down 13-3.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / December 27

Three Reasons Why the Chicago Bears Can Win the Super Bowl

In a season full of surprises in the NFL, the Chicago Bears have arguably been the biggest ones. These Bears are for real, and it’s believable they could

Darnell Wright News / Field Level Media / December 27

Bears RT Darnell Wright (illness) questionable vs. 49ers

The Chicago Bears added right tackle Darnell Wright to the injury report Saturday as the three-year starter deals with an illness. Wright did not travel with the team and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the San Francisco 49ers.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 27

49ers' defensive coordinator reveals biggest fear of Bears' Caleb Williams

With Joe Thuney and Drew Dalman elected to the Pro Bowl last week, it sort of feels like the bulk of credit for the Chicago Bears' offense this season is going to not quarterback Caleb Williams but rather the offensive line.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 27

One big problem already on the horizon for Bears' coaching staff

If you had told Chicago Bears fans back in August that, by Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season, they'd be in the driver's seat of the NFC North with a chance to earn the NFC's No.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27

Bears Announce Four Roster Moves

The Bears announced four roster moves on Saturday, activating OL Luke Newman and waiving DL Jonathan Ford. Chicago is also elevating DB Dallis Flowers and WR JP Richardson for Week 17.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 27

Chicago Bears have troubling news for Caleb Williams before 49ers game

The Chicago Bears have been hit by an injury bug before playing the San Francisco 49ers on “Sunday Night Football.” The 11-4 Bears enter the contest with a 1.5-game lead over the Green Bay Packers for first place in the NFC North.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 27

Bears own momentum even if Ben Johnson sees it a different way

The stunning comeback victory over Green Bay in Week 16 provided a needed win toward taking the North for the Bears, and builds confidence for next time they face the Packers or other strong opponents, like the one they face Sunday in the 49ers.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / December 27

Three NFL teams that should try to trade for Maxx Crosby

Three NFL teams that should try to trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby after star pass-rusher 'left the building' in Las Vegas

Maxx Crosby's days with the Las Vegas Raiders might finally be coming to an end.

Las Vegas Raiders at odds with Maxx Crosby again as star pass-rusher has left the building

Could Raiders' latest decision test Maxx Crosby's commitment to Las Vegas?

Are Raiders hurting Maxx Crosby relationship in potential tanking effort?

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Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 26

Bears Rule Out Two Players For Week 17

The Chicago Bears announced they ruled out WR Rome Odunze and DB Nick McCloud for Week 17 against the 49ers. Chicago also listed DB Josh Blackwell, LB T.J.

Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / December 25