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Montez Sweat News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23
Bears DE Montez Sweat Reinstated From Suspension
Per The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain, Bears DE Montez Sweat has been reinstated from his two-game suspension on Friday, making him available for Week 8.
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?
Mike Vrabel News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 23
Mike Vrabel Bluntly Explains How the Bears Beat His Patriots
The Chicago Bears held on to defeat the New England Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football. That final score doesn't necessarily paint the best picture for Chicago given how the game was progressing, but New England is the one that has to reconcile with the result.
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 / TWSN / October 23
Jaylon Johnson Deserves to be Benched
Three years ago, this article would have sounded insane. Three years ago, Jaylon Johnson was playing at an All-Pro level. Quarterbacks rarely looked his way.
Chicago Bears News / TWSN / October 23
The Chicago Bears Are Getting Fully Healthy at the Perfect Time
The Chicago Bears could not have asked for a better time to get a break in the schedule. After taking down the Patriots on Thursday Night Football to improve to 5–2, Chicago now gets a long stretch before traveling to Seattle for Monday Night Football.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Bears’ Week 7 Win Over Patriots Was Much Stronger Than Score Indicates
The Chicago Bears’ 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 7 looked like a close contest on the scoreboard, but the game itself told a different story.
Chicago Bears Roll New England Patriots on TNF and Look Like True NFC Contenders
The Chicago Bears entered Thursday Night Football looking to build on the momentum from their win over Atlanta, and they did exactly that. Chicago took down the Patriots to improve to 5–2, and the biggest takeaway was simple: the offense looks completely different with Caleb Williams under center.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Beyond the QB Duel: How Chicago’s Playmakers Decided the Bears-Patriots Outcome
Last night, the New England Patriots fought to the last snap, but couldn’t make enough plays to beat the Chicago Bears. Across the board, the Bears outperformed the Patriots with decisive advantages in total yards, total plays, rushing yards, and time of possession.
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 / Yardbarker / October 23
Bears' Ben Johnson gets honest about impact of Cole Kmet's 'serious' injury
Not able to celebrate their "Thursday Night Football" win too long, the Chicago Bears learned devastating news about a key player on Friday.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 23
Chicago Bears Report Card for Week 7 Win: Stamp Them Contenders
This one was all about trust. Ben Johnson trusted kicker Cairo Santos to try a 58-yard field goal and risk the field position in the fourth quarter to get a nine-point lead, even after a miss off the right upright from 53 yards.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / October 23
Caleb Williams makes request to Drake Maye after Bears-Patriots
Caleb Williams and Drake Maye put on a show during Thursday’s game between the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots. The star quarterbacks both played well, treating fans to an exciting matchup Williams and the home team emerged victorious 30-24 and they congratulated each other at midfield after the final buzzer.
Cole Kmet News / Field Level Media / October 23
Report: Bears TE Cole Kmet (knee) likely out for season
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is likely to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury sustained in Thursday night's win over the New England Patriots, NFL Network reported Friday.
Ben Johnson News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Grading Ben Johnson’s Bears Performance in Week 7 Win Over Patriots
The Chicago Bears’ 30-24 win over the New England Patriots in Week 7 showcased head coach Ben Johnson’s offensive creativity and the playmaking ability of quarterback Caleb Williams.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 23
Bears' Caleb Williams gets real about Cole Kmet injury concerns
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams got real about what Cole Kmet means to the Bears and what his absence will mean, too.
Chicago Bears News / The Spun / October 23
Stephen A. Smith Makes Two-Year Guarantee For Caleb Williams, Bears
It’s safe to say that ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is fully on board with the Chicago Bears and their star quarterback Caleb Williams after what he saw last night.
Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / October 23
Bears are 5-2 — and it's time to ask the scary question
Fans of the Chicago Bears have been trained by hard-luck experience not to ask this question in October. So let’s ask it carefully … are the Bears actually this good?
Kyler Gordon News / TWSN / October 23
Kyler Gordon’s Return Is Giving the Chicago Bears' Defense a Dangerous New Dimension
It has only been two games since Kyler Gordon returned to the field for the Chicago Bears, but over those two games he has made his impact felt. For a defensive back too, he is making his impact felt in a completely new way.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 23
Bears can’t afford to ignore defensive concerns, and these 3 trade targets stand out as options to consider with the long break ahead
The Chicago Bears continued to show concerning signs on defense in Week 7 that could limit how far this team can go, unless the Bears bring in a difference-maker at the trade deadline.
Skip Bayless News / HITC / October 23
Who Skip Bayless thinks will win the NFC North following the Chicago Bears’ latest game
The Chicago Bears have won the joint-most games in the NFC North at the time of writing, but Skip Bayless is not backing them to win the division. The Bears secured a 30-24 win on Thursday night against the New England Patriots to go 5-2 for the season.
Rome Odunze News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Rome Odunze, D'Marco Jackson Among 4 Winners and 2 Losers in Bears' Win Over Patriots
Rome Odunze waited three quarters for his turn Thursday night. When the Chicago Bears finally needed him, he delivered on every big down, and his hands were the last ones on the ball in a 30-24 win over the Patriots at Soldier Field.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Drake Maye accepts blame for costly mistake after Patriots' loss to Bears
While Drake Maye played well in what became a 30-24 loss that dropped New England to 4-3 on the season, he had one regret on his mind while speaking with reporters after the defeat.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23
What Bears’ Joe Thuney said about wild Ben Johnson trick play that got called back
Head coach Ben Johnson never hesitates to pull out all the tricks in his playbook, and the Chicago Bears gave fans another wild moment on Thursday Night Football.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Bears-Patriots 'TNF' takeaways: Caleb Williams outduels Drake Maye
In a game billed as a battle of young star quarterbacks, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears outdueled Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on "Thursday Night Football."
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Bears commit disastrous blunder to end first half vs. Patriots
The Chicago Bears defense was already mentally in the tunnel to end the first half on Thursday against the New England Patriots.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Patriots end first half with one of most improbable touchdowns of season
After giving up a late first-half TD to Chicago, the New England Patriots received the ensuing kickoff down by 13 and starting on their own 34 with nine seconds left. Right where the Pats want to be.
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