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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

NFL reveals Divisional Round kickoff time that greatly benefits Bears over Rams

As the NFL has revealed the times for next weekend's Divisional Round games, the Chicago Bears couldn't be any happier. Coming Sunday: The biggest stage, accented by the lowest temperatures.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

First-round QB blasts Kirk Herbstreit for Caleb Williams hot takes

The Chicago Bears' miraculous Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers was a legacy game that almost never happened. Another slow start almost buried the Bears, and when everything is going wrong, it becomes very easy to place blame on the quarterback, even when it's not deserved.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Biggest concern for Bears entering Divisional Round vs. Rams comes into focus

Somehow, some way, the Chicago Bears defense flipped from a unit that couldn't stop Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers offense in the first half of Saturday's Wild Card game into a unit that Love couldn't figure out over the final 30 minutes.

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Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 13

Packers' Xavier McKinney on Bears' Ben Johnson: 'He's a troll'

At this point, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will seemingly tell anybody who will listen that he isn't all that fond of the Green Bay Packers. Packers safety Xavier McKinney responded to Johnson's latest headline-grabbing comments amid what's become quite the interesting rivalry.

Bears-Packers takeaways: Chicago pulls off another miracle comeback

Packers HC Matt LaFleur blames 'execution' for wild-card loss to Bears

Ben Johnson implies Packers gave Bears extra motivation

Packers QB Jordan Love defends Matt LaFleur amid calls for HC's job

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Bears WR Rome Odunze perfectly sums up Caleb Williams’ miracle throw vs. Packers

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams delivered the throw of the year in the team’s Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers. With Chicago’s 2025 season hanging in the balance on fourth down, Williams uncorked his signature Jumpman-style pass that dropped perfectly into the hands of wide receiver Rome Odunze for the conversion.

Colston Loveland News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Perfect description sums up Colston Loveland after Bears’ historic Wild Card win

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland has been on fire the last few weeks. And after his eight-catch, 137-yard performance in the Bears' win over the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round, the chatter around him is a four-alarm blaze.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

The Cardiac Bears are given another primetime timeslot in the Divisional Round

We knew the Bears and the Rams would be facing off in Chicago on Sunday as of yesterday, but it was unclear whether the game would kick off at 2 PM CST or 5:30 PM CST.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 13

New $20 million John Harbaugh rumor could be good news for Chicago Bears

The Green Bay Packers are trying to find common ground with head coach Matt LaFleur after the head coach gave a gift to the Chicago Bears on Saturday night.

Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Bears player had great reaction to his teammate’s embarrassing blooper

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai had a hilarious blooper caught on camera for the world to see. But one of his teammates had the privilege of seeing it unfold in person.

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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.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 12

Biggest Bears offensive problem is no mystery or even a new one

Bears coach Ben Johnson almost sounded resigned to the fact when he said it. He'll go back to the drawing board and try to prevent it once again. "There's a belief with this team that shows up each and every week," Johnson said.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 12

Avoiding letdowns after miracle wins is hardly a new Bears experience

The Bears should land back down on good old terra firma sometime right about now. They've been floating around lighter than air after the huge comeback win Saturday over the Packers in the playoffs , and it's better to be well grounded when trying to play against the best offense in the NFL, the Los Angeles Rams.

Sean McVay News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 12

Sean McVay's history in Chicago is a reason for optimism in the Divisional Round

Simply put, the Rams are stacked. They're one of the best teams in the league, and absolutely cannot be taken lightly. A few weeks ago, I said they were the team that I least wanted the Bears to match up with in the Wild Card Round.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 12

Building the case for Bears starting Braxton Jones over Theo Benedet

There's no downplaying the loss the Bears' offense suffered during their win Saturday over Green Bay with tackle Ozzy Trapilo's season-ending patellar tendon injury.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Micah Parsons makes his thoughts on Matt LaFleur very clear

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur may be on the hot seat, but at least one of his star players is trying to relieve some of the pressure.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Bears' search for a new stadium location is finally weighing into what matters, but the organization is still taking an ill-timed approach

The Chicago Bears' search for a new "world-class" stadium has been an on-going process for years now with team president Kevin Warren spear-heading the exhaustive and elaborate plan.

Roger Goodell News / ChiCitySports / January 12

Chicago Bears: NFL’s Rodger Goodell toured NW Indiana for new stadium

Last week, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun told WTHR that the state was progressing with speed with the Chicago Bears to start a building a new stadium in the Northwest corner of the Hoosier state.