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Where Lions pose real matchup problems for Bears despite eight defeats

So many final games of the regular season devolve into exhibitions with practice squad players doing battle instead of competitive football. It happens for virtually every team already eliminated and for some of those getting ready for the playoffs.

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Bears playing for seeding, Lions for pride in Week 18

The Chicago Bears, surprisingly, are playing for a higher playoff seed with the NFC North title already clinched. The visiting Detroit Lions, unexpectedly, are playing for pride.

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Danger ahead for Bears with two straight losses to finish the season

The Bears can come up with many different reasons for wanting to win Sunday's game against the Lions to close the regular season, and on Wednesday they did.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 31

Caleb Williams making history should be a priority for Bears

QB Caleb Williams reaching 4,000 passing yards should be a priority for Bears in Week 18

Caleb Williams can do something that hasn't been done in the Chicago Bears' storied history: throw for 4,000 yards or more in a season.

Ben Johnson has awkward exchange with reporter over infamous Bears stat

Former NFL MVP believes Chicago Bears are 'playing with house money'

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

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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.

Dayo Odeyingbo News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Chicago Bears connected to PFF darling to replace $48 million bust

The Chicago Bears attempted to shore up their pass rush last offseason by signing former Indianapolis Colts edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year, $48 million contract in free agency.

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Ozzy Trapilo and Luther Burden listed with new injury issues

The Rome Odunze return appears to be a postseason target based on Wednesday's first injury report of Week 18 for the Lions game , and it probably should surprise no one.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Chicago Bears oddly linked to explosive D’Andre Swift replacement

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a potential playoff run, and that is thanks much in part to the efforts of running back D’Andre Swift, who has enjoyed a brilliant campaign this season.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 31

Embarrassment of Week 2 lives fresh in Bears' minds for Lions rematch

On a day when some NFL teams are announcing they'll treat their season finales like preseason games or practices, the Bears have already started bowing their necks for Armageddon on the lakefront.

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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.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 31

Bears' likely playoff opponent makes huge addition to defense

When some NFL players hit the open market, they don't remain available for long. Just hours after the Dallas Cowboys released Trevon Diggs, the Green Bay Packers swooped in and claimed the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback off waivers.

Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Ben Johnson has awkward exchange with reporter over infamous Bears stat

Whether he wanted one or not, Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson got a history lesson from the team’s media on Wednesday. Johnson was asked if there was any added incentive to get quarterback Caleb Williams over 4,000 passing yards for the season during the team’s final game.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

Noah Sewell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

Bears Made Two Moves, Put LB Noah Sewell On IR

The Chicago Bears announced they have placed LB Noah Sewell on injured reserve with his Achilles injury. The team also restored TE Nikola Kalinic to the practice squad from the practice squad injured list. Sewell, 23, was selected in the fifth round by the Bears in the 2023 draft.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 31