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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 30
Bears' rookies earning incredibly high marks from Pro Football Focus entering Week 18
It's one thing for Chicago Bears fans to feel good about their 2025 NFL Draft class. It's another for the analytics to back up that excitement. And boy do the analytics support the fanfare.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 30
NFC rival might have just handed the Bears the ideal playoff mercenary to bolster the defense and he already has an in-house connection
The Chicago Bears have their eyes set to the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions before turning the page to the playoffs, but the team is coming off the worst showing of the year on defense.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 30
Why Bears can rate as Super Bowl team even with struggling defense
The Bears are heading for the postseason and hosting a playoff game, either as second or third seed in the NFC. The Super Bowl dream lives with Ben Johnson's team and they don't talk about it like it's a longshot.
The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 30
Ranking the Chicago Bears' potential Wild Card matchups
The Bears have already secured the NFC North title, but they still have seeding to determine in Week 18. They will be locked in as either the second or third seed when the playoffs roll around, depending on how next week goes for them and Philadelphia, as both teams currently sit at 11-5.
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.
T.J. Edwards News / A to Z Sports / December 30
T.J. Edwards had transparent reaction to his touchdown and the Bears’ defensive collapse that followed in Week 17
The Chicago Bears knew they would have to score a lot of points and do their best to defend against the San Francisco 49ers offense last Sunday night to have any chance to steal a road win.
Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 30
Why one analyst predicts Caleb Williams could go nuclear in 2026
While this season hasn’t been perfect for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, this year’s NFC North-winning campaign has provd what everyone hoped when the franchise took him first overall last year: the kid is good.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 30
6 Bears players with a lot to prove in regular season finale vs. the Lions before turning the page over to the playoffs
The Chicago Bears are getting set the regular season finale this weekend against the Detroit Lions and this time around have much more to play for with the No.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 30
Luther Burden III, Colston Loveland make ESPN’s All-Rookie Team
For once, there is absolutely zero debate about whether the Chicago Bears had a strong draft in 2025. Four members of the Bears’ rookie class—Colston Loveland (No.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 30
Latest 2026 3-round NFL mock draft has the Bears injecting new life into the defense for Dennis Allen and Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears are currently seeing the rewards of the 2025 NFL Draft class unfold heading into the playoffs with Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III, Ozzy Trapilo, and Kyle Monangai all playing meaningful roles for an offense built like a true Super Bowl caliber unit.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 30
Former NFL MVP believes Chicago Bears are 'playing with house money'
The Chicago Bears have showcased an ability to flip a switch and be one of the top teams in the National Football League. There were a lot of differing opinions regarding the team’s success heading into the season with a first-time head coach and a second-year quarterback.
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.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 30
Defensive no-show drops Bears in 2025 NFL Week 18 power rankings
Week 17 may have been a loss for the Chicago Bears, but it served as proof of concept for general manager Ryan Poles, proving that he finally got the head coach and quarterback positions right.
Ben Johnson News / Total Apex Sports / December 30
Ben Johnson Owns Up to Bears’ Chaos in Heartbreaking 49ers Loss
If you are a Chicago fan, you probably spent Sunday evening staring blankly at your ceiling fan, wondering how exactly the laws of physics and time conspired against you in those final few seconds.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 29
Ben Johnson says Bears are 'playing to win' against his former team
In case anyone wondered otherwise, the Bears don't consider second seed in the playoffs something to spit at. Nor do they think of the Detroit Lions as a walkover.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / December 30
Bears’ Ben Johnson reveals clear intentions for season finale against Lions
The Chicago Bears suffered a heartbreaking loss at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night, and while they had already clinched the NFC North regardless, they are still playing for seeding.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Ben Johnson firmly puts out buzz about resting Bears starters in Week 18
The Chicago Bears emptied the tank in going full throttle against the San Francisco 49ers but falling 42-38. With the NFC North wrapped up already, many believe Ben Johnson will rest the starters ahead of the NFL Playoffs.
Caleb Williams News / A to Z Sports / December 29
49ers defender reveals multiple players went off-script to defend against Bears QB Caleb Williams on the final play of Week 17
The Chicago Bears gave it their all on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers, going blow-for-blow all the way up to the final play. However, Chicago's potential game-winning drive stalled out on fourth-down as time expired.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29
Ben Johnson admits to screwing up Bears’ final play
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson admitted that he erred on the team’s final play in their loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Bears had one chance to get a game-winning touchdown on 2nd and goal with five seconds left in Sunday’s 42-38 loss at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Ca.
Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Rumors / December 29
Bears Fear Achilles Tear For Noah Sewell
The Bears lost out on the opportunity to secure the No. 1 seed during their loss yesterday. The team’s defense was also dealt a blow in the process. Linebacker Noah Sewell was carted off the field Sunday and quickly ruled out with an ankle injury.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 29
Bears defense proves it isn't ready for prime time
The Bears have seemingly got every fortuitous bounce during this magical turnaround season, and it was fair to question whether they could hang with the league’s best offenses without generating takeaways.
Jaquan Brisker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Jaquan Brisker says quiet part out loud about Bears’ awful defense blowing game vs. 49ers
The Chicago Bears suffered a heartbreaking loss in Week 17. Chicago lost 42-38 against San Francisco in a game where neither defense had a great showing.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 29
Bears QB Caleb Williams is a rising star, but this issue is preventing him from reaching his ceiling
Williams is already an impressive talent, but he could be even better if he fixes one glaring problem.
Luther Burden III News / ChiCitySports / December 29
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III suffered quad injury on last play of game
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III dropped to the ground in pain after a career night in Week 17. More News: Lions could be plotting big-time revenge on Ben Johnson The Bears entered the game shorthanded at wide receiver with Rome Odunze battling a foot injury and Olamide Zaccheaus ruled out with an illness.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 29
Bears, Caleb Williams may regret missed wide-open throw on final drive vs. 49ers
The Chicago Bears lost a heartbreaking game to the San Francisco 49ers on a game-ending incomplete pass from the two-yard line, but there was a play earlier on Chicago's final march down the field that the Bears could rue forever.
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