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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 14

One reason Bears could upset Rams in NFC Divisional Round

The Chicago Bears are 3.5-point home underdogs against the Los Angeles Rams for Sunday's NFC Divisional Round matchup, and even the most die-hard Bears fan understands why.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Bears will have a key advantage over the Rams for more reasons than one and it shows how important having the No. 2 seed is

Back in Week 18, the Chicago Bearsmade the decision to play the starters in the final regular season game against the Detroit Lions to hopefully build some momentum going into the playoffs.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 14

Former No. 1 pick makes bold claim about Rams scoring big vs. Bears

Chicago Bears fans aren't going to like former NFL quarterback and first overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft, Alex Smith, after some blazing hot takes on the Up & Adams Show this week.

NFL News / HITC / January 14

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers sets NFL record with 31.6 million viewers

The Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Wild Card game broke an NFL record few would have expected even five years ago! The Chicago Bears’ playoff win over the Green Bay Packers wasn’t just a big moment on the field — it also made history off it.

Matthew Stafford News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 14

Former Bears player sees Matthew Stafford as the big difference

When two of the major offensive brains are pitted against each other like they are in Sunday's Bears game with the Rams , it's best to find someone who played for both to try and understand who will have an advantage.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 14

Bears bold predictions for Divisional Round clash against Rams

The Chicago Bears continue to write new chapters to their remarkable season and now they host the powerful Los Angeles Rams in the divisional playoffs.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 14

Chicago Bears Get Strong Warning Before Playoff Showdown With Rams

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears were able to pull off one of the most stunning comeback playoff victories last week against the Green Bay Packers.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Help could be on the way for Bears’ Caleb Williams with latest Braxton Jones update

The Chicago Bears may have just gotten a subtle but significant boost for their postseason run. Left tackle Braxton Jones has been activated from injured reserve.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

We now know why CJ Garner-Johnson got released by the Texans.. and it's hilarious

I know the Bears are in the heat of a playoff race and have the biggest game in 15 years (or three days, depending on your perspective) to prepare for.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Bears bring aboard connected help after losing players to IR

Bears linebacker Noah Sewell must spend the rest of his season on injured reserve after tearing is Achilles against the 49ers in Week 17. At least he'll have family around Halas Hall while he rehabs.

Kyler Gordon News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

The Bears will need Kyler Gordon to bounce back if they want to survive the Divisional Round

Kyler Gordon was one of the first players defensive coordinator Dennis Allen mentioned in his first interview after taking the job. He highlighted the cover man as a potential Swiss army knife that he couldn't wait to utilize.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Ben Johnson's rant provided necessary punctuation to end of sad era

More than four decades ago, Mike Ditka took over as Bears head coach and said he didn't like the Packers, then showed it by the way he acted toward Forrest Gregg and his Packers team .

Braxton Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Bears Activate Braxton Jones From IR

The Bears lost left tackle starter Ozzy Trapilo for the season. They have placed both he and linebacker T.J. Edwards on IR; the veteran linebacker also suffered a season-ending injury against the Packers.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 13

Bears Made Five Moves, Placed OT Ozzy Trapilo & LB T.J. Edwards On IR

The Chicago Bears announced they have placed second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo and LB T.J. Edwards on injured reserve. Trapilo suffered a torn patellar tendon and Edwards broke his ankle.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

Sean McVay shows respect for Ben Johnson ahead of Bears-Rams Divisional matchup

Most Chicago Bears fans would agree that the biggest variable in the succes of the Bears' incredible 2025 season has been head coach Ben Johnson. In just one season on the job, Johnson has already turned the Bears into one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 13

One area where the Bears can claim a huge edge over the Rams

Ben Johnson's touch is felt by the Bears on offense but players on defense have often talked about how he influences them throughout the season, either in energizing them or making them confident the offense can pick them up if they falter.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / January 13

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams earns top grades from Pro Football Focus

The iceman did it yet again. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears pulled off another incredible fourth quarter comeback to put away hated rivals the Green Bay Packers and advance to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 13

Packers' Xavier McKinney on Bears' Ben Johnson: 'He's a troll'

At this point, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will seemingly tell anybody who will listen that he isn't all that fond of the Green Bay Packers. Packers safety Xavier McKinney responded to Johnson's latest headline-grabbing comments amid what's become quite the interesting rivalry.

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Bears' Luther Burden III laughs it up after Kyle Monangai's embarrassing sideline blooper

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai had a hilarious blooper caught on camera for the world to see. But one of his teammates had the privilege of seeing it unfold in person.

Ben Johnson addresses chilly handshake with Matt LaFleur after Wild Card Round victory

Bears HC Ben Johnson ripped into by Dick Vitale for post-game actions

Ben Johnson showed Bears clips of another famous comeback before thrilling win over Packers

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Micah Parsons makes his thoughts on Matt LaFleur very clear

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur may be on the hot seat, but at least one of his star players is trying to relieve some of the pressure.

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Roger Goodell News / ChiCitySports / January 12

Chicago Bears: NFL’s Rodger Goodell toured NW Indiana for new stadium

Last week, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun told WTHR that the state was progressing with speed with the Chicago Bears to start a building a new stadium in the Northwest corner of the Hoosier state.