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Bears' Ben Johnson Admits to Being on Torturous Path Before Showdown With Brian Flores, Vikings

Two of the very best minds in football will be squaring off this week when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings. Those two minds are Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who will be locked in a chess match as one tries to outduel the other.

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Caleb Williams And Ben Johnson Are Going To Rewrite Record Books

Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson aren’t just chasing history in 2026; they’re threatening to rewrite the entire offensive record book. What the Chicago Bears unleashed in Week 1 wasn’t a hot start or a fluke.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Colston Loveland had no words for Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman

Dillon Thieneman enjoyed an impressive NFL regular-season debut on Sunday. He played a key role in the Chicago Bears’ 59-37 win, showcasing his elite skill set.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'Last 2-TD catch game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multiple 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Chicago Bears News / On Tap Sports Net / September 16

D’Andre Swift Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week After Three-TD Opener

D’Andre Swift’s first game on a new contract ended with a league honor. The NFL named the Chicago Bears running back NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday after he ran 18 times for 124 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in Sunday’s 59-37 win at Carolina.

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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.

Darnell Wright News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Chicago Bears RT Darnell Wright suffers troubling knee injury

The Chicago Bears offense did pretty much everything right in a 59-37 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Week 1. The offensive line was a key reason why D’Andre Swift won NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors and Caleb Williams was a force as both a passer and runner against Carolina.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 16

Ben Johnson Called Out Bears Cornerbacks but Needs Them More Than Ever

Facing the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 is shaping up for the Bears as a dream matchup based on football analytics. The Bears emerged from the 59-37 win over Carolina atop the NFL in running game EPA, while on the other side Minnesota came away the top defensive team for EPA.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Chicago Bears trade target emerges after 1 NFL game

The Chicago Bears may have won their season opener on Sunday, but a trade target has already emerged for them. New England Patriots legend Devin McCourty floated the idea of the team dealing for the New York Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux.

Chicago Bears News / Viral Sports News / September 16

Bears Make Major D’Andre Swift Announcement Before Week 2

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday after powering Chicago’s record-setting 59-37 season-opening win at Carolina.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / September 16

The Bears’ 59 Points Failed to Mask Consistent Issues

Few football games have a team score 59 points and walk away feeling like it left something on the table. The Chicago Bears did exactly that. For most of the afternoon, the Bears’ offense looked nearly unstoppable.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Caleb Williams’ special trait gives Ben Johnson another threat to use going into another chess match against Brian Flores

Sunday’s game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings will be a back-and-forth chess match between Ben Johnson and Brian Flores, and Caleb Williams’ rushing ability gives the Bears a clear advantage.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Chicago Bears RB D’Andre Swift earns honors after big pay day

Just two days before the Chicago Bears began their season, the organization extended running back D’Andre Swift. Swift signed a 3-year, $33,750,000 contract with the Bears, including $27,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,250,000.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

Bears urged to make blockbuster trade for former No. 5 overall pick

Should the Bears make a move for a former No. 5 pick?

Three things the Bears need to improve on in Week 2

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more

Grading NFL Week 1 overreactions: Are Giants for real?

Bears move way up in ESPN's NFL power rankings after high-scoring win

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Vikings vs. Bears prediction, odds, pick for NFC North clash in Week 2

The Chicago Bears didn’t wait for the season to settle in to start swinging for the fences, and Sunday’s NFC North opener at Soldier Field will showcase exactly why.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

NBA legend Dwyane Wade has words for Bears QB Caleb Williams

Dwyane Wade is a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. He was born in the city and grew up in Robbins, Illinois, cheering for the team. He sent a special message to Caleb Williams on Instagram.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Grading the Contract: D’Andre Swift’s new deal looks like a steal for the Bears and there’s a clear reason why he signed it

Ahead of the regular season, Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift signed a three-year deal that already looked like a steal for the team after Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

Grading NFL Week 1 overreactions: Are Giants for real?

NFL Week 1 is a liar, and we always seem to forget that.

Rams' Sean McVay gives big Aaron Donald Week 2 update after Myles Garrett blow

Aaron Donald may not be the difference-maker the Rams need vs. Giants amid 'hope' for Week 2 return

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more

The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 16

Bears QB Caleb Williams sends message to rookie Dillon Thieneman

Dillon Thieneman received the defensive game ball from Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson on Sunday. The rookie safety made a strong impression in his debut NFL game, and Caleb Williams sent a message to him.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Nike Air Max 90 'Chicago Bears': Where to Buy After Nike Sellout

The Nike Air Max 90 ‘Chicago Bears’ (IW1138-400) arrived at the perfect time. Chicago is hotter than fish grease after Sunday’s record-setting win over Carolina, and Bears fans have the right sneaker for the moment.

Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Ben Johnson makes candid confession about Bears’ 59-point game

Ben Johnson had his eyes on the prize throughout the Chicago Bears’ Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Bears put on an offensive clinic against the Panthers in front of a partisan crowd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / September 15