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Chicago Bears News / Pro Football Talk / November 13

DJ Moore, Rome Odunze return to Bears practice on Thursday

The Bears had their top two wide receivers back on the field for Thursday's practice. DJ Moore (shoulder) and Rome Odunze (ankle) were both listed as limited participants as the Bears continued their preparations for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

Real strength Bears defense shows under Dennis Allen is how to adapt

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen might as well been Hyman Roth telling Michael Corleone in the Godfather II, "This is the business we've chosen" Except, he was talking about the lack of starters he has had to deal with this season.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

Why some NFL sources are still skeptical of the Bears' playoff chances

The 6-3 Chicago Bears are halfway to making the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season, rebounding from four straight seasons of abject disaster thanks to the leadership of head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams.

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Montez Sweat News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

The Bears are finally getting the Montez Sweat they paid for

Before this season began, Montez Sweat's tenure in Chicago was a tale of two halves. The Bears flipped a second-round pick to Washington for the pass-rusher ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline in 2023.

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

The No. 1 reason Chicago Bears will upset Minnesota Vikings in Week 11

Since a disastrous Monday night meltdown 11 weeks ago, the Chicago Bears have separated themselves from the Minnesota Vikings. Back on Sept. 8 the Bears held a 17-6 lead early in the fourth quarter when kicker Cairo Santos missed a 50-yard field goal.

Darnell Wright News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

Rival coach has surprising praise for Bears' Darnell Wright ahead of Week 11 matchup

The Chicago Bears' offensive line has been one of the league's best through 10 weeks of the 2025 NFL season, but it wasn't always this way. In fact, across the first three years of Ryan Poles' tenure as general manager, the offensive line was an unmitigated disaster with just one shining exception: right tackle Darnell Wright.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Bears just got a golden opportunity to bolster the defense with another one of Dennis Allen's former players hitting the market

The Chicago Bears have had a steady eye when it comes to finding ways to improve the roster this season and with a 6-3 start to the season, finding little ways to bolster the roster can be the difference between making a playoff push or falling short.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 13

NFL experts offer shocking take on Bears vs. Vikings Week 11 matchup

If the 2025 NFL season ended today, the Chicago Bears would be in the playoffs. Let that marinate for a second. Yes, in just nine games of the Ben Johnson era, the Bears have become a fringe-playoff team that's building momentum toward a meaningful December for the first time in what feels like forever.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 13

Parkins: 51% Chance Bears Make Playoffs

The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! The Bears are 6-3 and are 6-1 after dropping the first two games of the season. Caleb Williams is finding ways to win, despite plenty of flaws throughout the roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 13

Chicago Bears offensive line might catch break against Vikings

The Chicago Bears will look to get improve to 7-3 and get their first divisional win on the season this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. This is a major game for the Bears regarding their chase for the playoffs.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 13

5 Bears scouting reports from win over Giants

The Bears improved their record for the 2025 season to 6-3 on Sunday, defeating the Giants 24-20 in a comeback win for the ages at Soldier Field. As bleak as things looked going into the fourth quarter, two touchdown drives led by Caleb Williams brought Chicago back into the driver’s seat and secured them the win.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / November 13

Bears, Vikings renew rivalry in 'completely different matchup'

The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings already have faced each other once this season. If you ask Bears coach Ben Johnson, that matchup is ancient history.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Bears’ Caleb Williams breaks down challenges Brian Flores’ defense presents

Approaching their Week 11 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams recognizes the challenge of going up against one of the NFL’s most deceptive and pressure-heavy defenses.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / November 12

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams opens up about improving key aspect of his game

Caleb Williams carried the Chicago Bears’ offense late in Sunday’s comeback win over the New York Giants, but only partially with his arm and clutch throws from the pocket.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 12

Bears have a top 10 offense and #1 in big plays, so how confident are you?

With six wins and three losses after nine games, the Chicago Bears are currently sitting in the sixth playoff seed in the NFC, while *tied for first place in the NFC North.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / November 12

Minnesota Vikings coach reveals what worries him most about Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears’ offense are rolling, firing on all cylinders at precisely the right time, ahead of Sunday’s NFC North rematch against the Minnesota Vikings.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / November 12

Bears Over Beers: 18 vs. ‘9’ In Minneapolis

Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they as they get you ready for week 11 of the 2025 Chicago Bears season!

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 12

Ben Johnson gives encouraging injury update on top Chicago Bears defensive players

The biggest weak link on the Chicago Bears roster right now is the secondary unit. Due to the injuries of stars Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon, the Bears’ secondary has been depleted.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / November 12

Stats show Caleb Williams has finally entered elite QB territory

The Bears put up 47 and 24 points to win two games in a row and take their record to 6-3.

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Luther Burden III News / The Lead / November 11

The Bears Need to Turn to Luther Burden III

In the Chicago Bears’ comeback defeat of the New York Giants, their wide receivers performed far below standard. Although Caleb Williams played well, several drops dampened the offense’s flow.