The Chicago Bears are riding high going into Week 8 and they are getting plenty of respect in the NFL power rankings of experts. The Bears knocked off the New England Patriots with a strong showing in Week 7, and now they turn the page to Week 8, when they'll be tested yet again versus the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday night.
Cairo Santos has been one of the more reliable kickers in the NFL. At his peak with the Chicago Bears, he converted well over 90% of his field goal attempts across multiple seasons.
The Chicago Bears entered their 2026 season with high hopes for tight end Cole Kmet. But those plans have been tarnished, as Kmet has suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Caleb Williams recently found out that shoes can be costly. He was fined nearly $12,000 for wearing Caddix cleats during the Bears’ Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Caleb Williams continues to draw a lot of praise this season for how he has been performing for the Chicago Bears. He returned from a three-game absence in Week 6 and has since led the team to back-to-back wins.
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.
With quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Drake Maye on opposite sides, the NFL world was already excited for the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots Thursday Night Football clash.
The Chicago Bears are reportedly preparing to be aggressive at the trade deadline. But they aren’t alone in their pursuit for a significant upgrade. Every team in the NFC North is currently in the playoff hunt.
The Chicago Bears have momentum on their side, 2-0 with quarterback Caleb Williams back under center. But in Week 8, they’ll face the tall task of taking on the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
The Chicago Bears continue to be mentioned as a team that will be aggressive in making a move before the NFL trade deadline, but we need to set some realistic guardrails on what to expect.
Round two of Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye took place on the lakefront in a prime-time matchup between two ascending teams. The Bears beat the Patriots 30-24 on Thursday Night Football, improving to 5-2 with their fourth win in five games.
The 2026 NFL season is about halfway over, and the Chicago Bears are at 5-2 after a sensational primetime win over the New England Patriots last Thursday.
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.
Trade rumors continue to heat up around the Chicago Bears with a few weeks to go before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, he's hearing the Bears are "connected to" interest in three different Pro Bowlers, as well as some players who aren't on the trade block.
The Chicago Bears aren’t the only NFC North team coming off a big win in Week 7. While the Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated, their offense has shown some cracks.
The Chicago Bears are still basking in the glow of their 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots. However, quarterback Caleb Williams’ pockets are now feeling lighter despite the win.
The Chicago Bears sit firmly in the NFC playoff picture, Caleb Williams is healthy again, Ben Johnson’s offense is humming, and the defense is getting healthier by the week.
The Chicago Bears have a long break until the next game, one week from today, against the Seattle Seahawks and it’s going to be a daunting challenge for Ben Johnson’s unit.
The Chicago Bears have received standout performances from several players through the first seven weeks of the 2026 NFL season, helping them build momentum as they enter Week 8.
The Chicago Bears improved to 5-2 with a Thursday night victory over the New England Patriots, earning a mini-bye before their Week 8 matchup. With Sunday off, the Bears watched several key divisional games unfold while maintaining second place in the NFC North.
The Chicago Bears enter their Week 8 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks with a 5-2 record. There are plenty of reasons to remain optimistic about Chicago’s future.
The Chicago Bears were mentioned multiple times over the weekend as a team showing interest in Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Khalil Mack, and he’s not the only player the Bears should be calling around about.
Head coach Ben Johnson arrived in Chicago in 2025 with a clear objective: develop Bears’ quarterback Caleb Williams. Johnson’s offensive system complemented Williams’ incredible playmaking ability, and the two quickly formed a strong head coach-quarterback duo.
The Chicago Bears pulled off a win over the New England Patriots on Thursday, 30-24. Quarterback Caleb Williams had a solid performance in his second game back after dealing with an injury.
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?
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.
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.