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Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 31

Bears Big Plays Tracker Week 8

Modern football is all about big plays and as a companion piece to the STEP Differential, I’m tracking the Bears big plays all year in this Infogram: Chicago Bears 2025 STEP Differential Tracker Infogram Last year’s tracker is on the second page.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 31

NFL experts confident in Chicago Bears’ chances heading into Week 9 vs. Bengals

The Chicago Bears have a chance flip Week 8's ghostly performance against the Baltimore Ravens into a treat worth remembering for Bears fans in this Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 31

Inconsistent play and the return of a promising player sets the Bears pass rush up for an intriguing evaluation game in Week 9

The defense of the Chicago Bears got some much needed additions to the unit this week and it couldn't have come at a better time following the Week 8 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and heading into the halfway point of the regular season.

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The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Single-season rushing record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz

The Chicago Bears are sometimes called the Monsters of the Midway thanks to some of the historically great defenses to play in the Windy City -- perhaps none more famous than the 1985 team. How many of the starting defensive players for the 1985 Monsters of the Midway can you name in five minutes?

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 31

4 moves the Bears should absolutely not make ahead of NFL trade deadline

At the halfway point of the 2025 NFL season, the Chicago Bears find themselves in a unique position. They are 4-3 with a path to get to 7-3 before they face their next major test, a prime opportunity against the Eagles on Black Friday.

Kyle Monangai News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 31

Bears rookie Kyle Monangai could be primed for a major breakout in Week 9 vs. Bengals

The Chicago Bears could be without one of their best offensive weapons on Sunday. D'Andre Swift has missed both practices to begin this week with a groin injury, and his status for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals is currently up in the air.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 31

Chicago Bears looking for a few good flags called on opponents

Another week with a Bears double-digit penalty total is becoming the norm and not necessarily alarming. The real surprise with their penalty situation is not their total flags.

Braxton Jones News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 31

Chicago Bears' trade of slumping OL Braxton Jones predicted by NFL analysts

By no means has it been a perfect start for new Chicago Bears' head coach Ben Johnson. There was the blown fourth-quarter lead to the Vikings in the opener, the ugly loss to a one-win Ravens team playing without Lamar Jackson, and the constant thread of sloppy Red Zone execution and numerous mind-numbing penalties.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 31

5 Questions with Cincy Jungle: Can the Bears bounce back?

The Chicago Bears had the magic run out on Sunday with a bumpy loss to the Baltimore Ravens. How will the team rally against a Cincinnati Bengals team that is certainly beatable without Joe Burrow?

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 31

Bears see C.J. Gardner-Johnson as a defensive spark the team has been missing and early signs point to an instant impact

The Chicago Bears made an uncharacteristic move on Wednesday when the team signed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the active roster amid multiple injuries to the team's secondary.

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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'

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 31

NFL analysts make surprising consensus prediction on Bears' Week 9 visit to Bengals

Can the Chicago Bears finally clean up their self-inflicted mistakes get back on the winning track? Will 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco play for the Cincinnati Bengals?

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 31

Chicago Bears blasted for ‘disrespectful’ offer, undermining Gov JB Pritzker for new stadium

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker recently offered the Chicago Bears a deal. In exchange for the state giving the Bears a break on property taxes, the team needed to pay off its remaining loan on Soldier Field renovations.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 31

Benchmarking Da Bears: Week 8

The Bears found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they rode the wave of a 4-game winning streak entering a matchup with the struggling Baltimore Ravens this past week.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 31

Cole Kmet's message about Colston Loveland for fantasy owners

Bears tight end Cole Kmet could be headed for a return this week from a back injury after two limited practices. What it means for Colston Loveland's momentum this week against Cincinnati is entirely unclear.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 30

A former Pro Bowl cornerback could be available if the Bears are interested

Tariq Woolen was once seen as one of the NFL's elite young cornerbacks early in his career. The 2022 fifth-round selection earned a Pro Bowl nod in his rookie season after nabbing six interceptions, which was tied for the most in the league.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 30

Chicago Bears star sends provocative message ahead of Bengals game

The Chicago Bears signed veteran defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson this week to boost their very weakened secondary. The signing is risky due to the player being very controversial, however he can still be a major upgrade to the team.

Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 30

How Ben Johnson has the Bears addressing false start epidemic

It became quite a bit noisier at the Bears practice field behind Halas Hall this week. Just like the fabled band Spinal Tap did, the speakers have been turned "up to 11" at practice as the Bears simulate crowd noise.

Rome Odunze News / ChiCitySports / October 30

The Bears have struggled when Rome Odunze is highly productive

The Chicago Bears began their preparations for their Week 9 matchup against the Bengals in Cincinnati this Sunday. This follows their first loss in five games last Sunday in Baltimore.

Austin Booker News / ChiCitySports / October 30

Chicago Bears coach offers confusing comments on Austin Booker’s progress

Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker was the team’s sack leader in the preseason with four sacks. More News: Bears sign Super Bowl champion before Bengals game Unfortunately, the second-year pass rusher started the season on injured reserve for a knee injury he suffered against the Buffalo Bills in August.

Marcedes Lewis News / Yardbarker / October 29

Marcedes Lewis signing can't be Broncos' lone trade-deadline move

If Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton thinks adding a 41-year-old backup tight end will help them dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs as the best team in the AFC West, he's mistaken.

Patrick Surtain injury could bolster another Broncos' DPOY case

The best and worst uniform design for every NFL team

The 'Rookie passing leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

Marcedes Lewis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Broncos Signing TE Marcedes Lewis To Practice Squad

According to Adam Schefter, the Broncos are signing TE Marcedes Lewis to the practice squad. He had a workout with the team yesterday that evidently went well.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29