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Nahshon Wright joins Caleb Williams with Pro Football Focus honor

The Chicago Bears defense has taken its share of lumps this season, especially during their 2-3 finish to the 2025-26 campaign. But one of the Bears’ most important offseason additions this past year managed to put up one of the league’s best defensive plays, according to Pro Football Focus.

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Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears: 3 Key Players That Will Determine Who Advances

The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are preparing to face off in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday night. Here are three key players who will determine which team will emerge from Soldier Field victorious.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 6

How does Colston Loveland's rookie season compare to other top TEs?

It's important to stay patient when it comes to players transitioning from college football to the NFL, and that's especially been the case with the tight end position.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Last debut starter to win by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most game-winning drives by an NFL quarterback' quiz

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 6

Bears legend puts Packers on blast ahead of Wild Card matchup

Despite a rivalry that stretches back over 100 years, the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have met in the playoffs just twice so far. In 1941, the Bears beat the Packers 33-14 in the divisional round, and in 2011, the Packers beat the Bears 21-14.

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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.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / January 6

Ben Johnson just sent a strong warning to teams looking to knock off the Chicago Bears in the NFC playoffs

The Chicago Bears might be riding a two-game losing streak going into the first round of the NFC playoffs, but this is still a proven team that won 11 games this season and secured home field advantage for at least the first two rounds as the No.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Bears QB Caleb Williams all but confirms Rome Odunze’s injury return vs. Packers

The Chicago Bears’ offense could receive a massive boost in the playoffs with star receiver Rome Odunze potentially on the cusp of returning. Odunze has not played since Week 13, but Caleb Williams seems to believe his No.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Bears announce 2 roster moves ahead of postseason

The Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North in a historically rare fashion, becoming only the fourth team since 1970 to win a division with a losing record in divisional play.

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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 / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Bears Designate CB Kyler Gordon, LT Braxton Jones For Return

The Bears could have a pair of reinforcements in time for their playoff opener. Cornerback Kyler Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones have been designated for return from injured reserve, per a team announcement.

Chicago Bears News / Field Level Media / January 6

Bears open practice window for CB Kyler Gordon, OL Braxton Jones

The Chicago Bears opened the 21-day practice window on Tuesday for cornerback Kyler Gordon and offensive lineman Braxton Jones. The pair initially went on injured reserve on Oct.

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The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

The 'TE receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Bears bold predictions for NFC Wild Card Game vs. Packers

The Chicago Bears aren’t happy after their loss to the Lions, and Ben Johnson offered his team an urgent challenge. With their NFC Wild Card game against the Packers looming, here are bold predictions for the Bears.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / January 6

The Chicago Bears Were Snubbed from the Pro Bowl

Despite leading the league in Pro Bowl fan voting, the Chicago Bears will only have three players from their roster represented on the Pro Bowl roster, but they deserve a lot more.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / January 6

Chicago Bears HC sends Caleb Williams message before playoffs

The Chicago Bears are entering the playoffs on a two-game losing streak. After winning 11 out of 13 games, the Bears came up a total of seven points short against the San Francisco 49ers on the road and the Detroit Lions at home.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 6

Bears' offense led the league in embarrassing statistic

Chicago Bears fans have a long list of things to be excited about from the 2025 NFL season. Head coach Ben Johnson is everything he was billed to be. Caleb Williams cut his sack total by nearly two-thirds and improved his deep ball accuracy significantly.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 6

Johnson adds more fuel to Bears-Packers with another shot at LaFleur

Ben Johnson adds more fuel to Bears-Packers rivalry with another shot at Matt LaFleur

Ever since he was appointed as Bears head coach, Johnson has taken several shots at Packers HC LaFleur.

Caleb Williams makes a worrisome admission about Bears offense

Playoff QBs pressure ranking: Who's feeling the heat entering the 2025 playoffs?

Who's hot and who's not? Where Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford and other QBs rank heading into playoffs

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 5

Ben Johnson issues stern warning to Chicago Bears defensive back

During Sunday’s week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears’ secondary was completely outplayed on all levels. Jaylon Johnson and Nashon Wright were unable to stop Detroit’s playmakers all four quarters.