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Bears WR Luther Burden III faces punishment from the NFL that many anticipated for his actions against the Packers in Week 14

The first matchup of the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers rivalry of the 2025 season certainly lived up to the hype last Sunday, coming down to the final play and even showing one exciting head-to-head battle that can make this rivalry even more exciting for years to come.

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NFL hits Bears receiver with fine for incident against Packers

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden had a solid game last week while taking on a larger role with wide receiver Rome Odunze out injured, and he also did something else.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'QBs sacked seven times in a win' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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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 / ChiCitySports / December 13

Bears slapped with brutal injury news before facing Browns

The Chicago Bears are looking to get back in the win column after last week’s disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers. On Sunday, they will play host to the Cleveland Browns and rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Kyler Gordon News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Bears To Place CB Kyler Gordon On IR

Kyler Gordon‘s regular season is over. The Bears are placing the cornerback on injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. This is the second IR stint of 2025 for Gordon, who’s dealing with a groin injury.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 13

3 bold predictions for the Bears game against the Browns

There's no sugarcoating it; the Bears need to come out with a win over the Browns on Sunday. They might be in a good position at 9-5 under normal circumstances, but the NFC playoff picture this season does not qualify as that.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 13

How Ben Johnson can overlook Caleb Williams' erratic growth chart

Anyone who looks at Caleb Williams' declining passing numbers and the need coach Ben Johnson has for more efficient passing might be surprised by how certain he and his offensive coaches are about their quarterback's future.

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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.

Rome Odunze News / ChiCitySports / December 13

Chicago Bears receive crucial update on Rome Odunze’s injury

The Chicago Bears are getting set to play a got-to-have it game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The 9-4 Bears are No. 7 in the NFC, and the Browns are the easiest game remaining on the schedule before they finish the season against two NFC North rivals, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, and the San Francisco 49ers.

Caleb Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / December 13

Mike McCarthy does not know how to pronounce Caleb Williams’ name

In a clip that’s got the NFL world in stitches, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy turned the Pat McAfee Show into a comedy roast — unintentionally.

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The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

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The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 13

Where the Bears match up best against Browns in bid for 10th win

At this time of year, normally NFL upsets are limited in scope. Teams striding to the playoffs are focused and usually won't overlook weaker opponents, particularly on their own field.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 13

Former NFL QB doesn’t hold back about Bears’ Caleb Williams

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has shown major flashes of superstar potential to begin his NFL career. However, there have been some consistency issues.

NFL News / The Lead / December 13

Bears’ Close Loss to the Packers Was a Win Itself

There may be no such thing as a “moral victory,” but Chicago’s loss against Green Bay is the closest thing to one. Even though it was not the outcome Chicago was hoping for, there are plenty of reasons for the players, front office, and fans to be instilled with confidence after that game.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 12

Where Ben Johnson sees Mike Martz's influence on this Bears offense

The big-play aspect of this Bears offense has been apparent since the season opened, and they're still ranked second for explosive plays. It's the kind of production one former Bears offensive coordinator was known for as a head coach and coordinator, and that's Mike Martz.

Nahshon Wright News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Bears’ CB Nahshon Wright Makes His Feelings Clear on Free Agency

Chicago Bears breakout cornerback Nahshon Wright is heading into an important offseason, one that could determine the next chapter of his NFL career. After emerging as an unexpected difference-maker in the Bears’ secondary this season, Wright is set to become a free agent, and his future remains unclear.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 12

Bears' rising star made his future intentions crystal clear and put the ball in the Chicago's court following a breakout 2025 season

Few people expected to see the kind of season the Chicago Bears have had in 2025 and even fewer expected to see the impact cornerback Nahshon Wright would have for this team, and even some people inside the building were a little surprised.

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

The Reality: Bears Must Work Their Magic to Keep Star Defenders

Getting straight to the point, it’s going to be an extremely crucial offseason for the Chicago Bears. As it stands, the Bears only have around $1.24 million in available cap space this offseason, which is drastically smaller than what the team had in the previous offseasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11