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On YouTubeChicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 1
Bears Over Beers: Rome Odunze, Bears Feeling Good Heading Into Bye 
Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they discuss the state of the Chicago Bears heading into the bye week!
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 1
Grading Chicago Bears rookies at the bye requires a good imagination
It's only been four weeks but all of the praise heaped on GM Ryan Poles and his rookie class shortly after the draft and then as offseason work ended proved a bit premature.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 1
Early reviews are ugly for Bears’ critical 2025 draft selection
Some report cards are meant to be displayed with pride. Others should be tossed in the trash. As first quarter grades for the 2025 NFL Draft first-round picks begin to circulate, general manager Ryan Poles certainly won't hang Colston Loveland's on his refridgerator.
The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to rush for at least 100 yards in a game for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 1
How does Caleb Williams compare to Jayden Daniels in sophomore season?
By the end of the 2024 NFL season, Chicago Bears fans found themselves in what looked to be an all too familiar situation. Their quarterback Caleb Williams, selected with the first overall pick, fell well short of expectations in his rookie season and the head coach had been fired.
The most significant pass rusher trades in NFL history
To go with Yardbarker's trade installments on quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers, here is a look at the biggest moves involving pass rushers.
NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 1
Watch 2006 Bears- Cardinals game with Brian Urlacher, Kyle Brandt, and Sebastian Maniscalco
“They are who we thought they were!” The classic postgame rant from then-Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green has lived on for over two decades after the Bears’ improbable 24-23 win over the Cardinals on Monday Night Football.
Josh Blackwell News / Windy City Gridiron / October 1
Bears’ Josh Blackwell joins NFC Week 4 Player of the Week honorees
Who says special teams don’t win football games? Don’t tell that to Josh Blackwell and the Chicago Bears. The special teams maven’s Superman dive snuffed out a potential game-winning 54-yard field goal by the Las Vegas Raiders with 33 seconds left in last Sunday’s game, preserving Chicago’s 25-24 victory.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 1
Jaquan Brisker goes to bat for fellow Bears safety Kevin Byard after clearly being snubbed from weekly honors
Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker is a highly-intense person by nature and brings that level of fire to the field with his play. Off the field, Brisker is a very intense and out-spoken person as well.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 1
Bears' special teams star joins Devin Hester in winning prestigious NFL award
On the Chicago Bears' prestigious list of special teams stars that aren't kickers, there is Devin Hester ... and now Josh Blackwell. Joining the Hall-of-Fame kick returner as the Bears' only non-kicker to win the award multiple times, Blackwell has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 1
Maxx Crosby's surprising comments on Caleb Williams debunk narrative
Caleb Williams is earning high praise as a sort of exchange of respect with someone he gave some to on Sunday. After Sunday's 25-24 win over the Raiders, Williams was describing the job his blockers did against the Raiders' one-man wrecking crew, Maxx Crosby.
The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history
To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.
Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 1
Bears' Caleb Williams shockingly ranks No. 1 among NFL QBs in important category
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears are 2-2 and a work in progress. But there's no denying the quarterback is trending in the right direction. Despite a sloppy - lucky?
NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 1
Bears' unsung hero in Week 4 win over the Raiders gets another well deserved honor for his game-winning play
Week 4 was a grueling win for the Chicago Bears, who hand to crawl back in all three facets of the game to secure a 25-24 win to get back to .500 going into the bye week.
NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 1
Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Week 4 vs Las Vegas Raiders
When it was announced that the Chicago Bears would be missing starting right tackle Darnell Wright for the Las Vegas Raiders game, I figured Maxx Crosby would go wild against whoever the Bears put out there.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 1
Bears' first round of tryouts during the bye week show how the coaching staff feel about the depth at some key positions
The Chicago Bears have entered into the bye week and have an ample amount of time off until the next game since the team won't be in action until Monday Night Football in Week 6 against the Washington Commanders on October 13th.
Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 1
Good, Better, Best: Bears vs Raiders
In the wake of the Chicago Bears’ dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys, Caleb Williams awarded Ben Johnson a game ball for his first victory as a head coach. Ben Johnson then led the team in a cheer, known as the “Good, Better, Best” cheer.
Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 1
The Mac & Read Show: Bears climb to 2-2 at the bye
That’s two wins in a row by the Chicago Bears, and our guys Evan McLean and Ross Read had a spirited show breaking down the win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30
1 big thing Bears must fix during Week 5 bye week
The Chicago Bears are entering their bye week at 2-2 on the heels of a last-second blocked field goal win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. That win has given the Bears plenty of momentum entering their bye week.
Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 30
Bears get positive injury updates on Kyler Gordon, TJ Edwards
The Chicago Bears are entering their Week 5 bye coming off of an improbable win over the Las Vegas Raiders. And when they next take the field, Chicago is expected to receive some major defensive reinforcements.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / September 30
Kevin Byard aims to hold defense and himself accountable about fixing a major concern while sharing the same mindset as Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears run defense has been a problematic area on the defensive side of the ball but one that's largely been overlooked in the grand scheme of things going into the bye week.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30
Chicago Bears reportedly benching starter after Raiders game
The Chicago Bears most important position battle during training camp this summer has continued into the bye week. The Bears are reportedly set to make
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / September 30
Chicago Bears reveal renderings of Arlington Heights stadium
On Tuesday, the Chicago Bears unveiled renderings for their proposed new stadium in Arlington Heights. The Bears are hoping to begin construction on the project in the spring of 2026, but they are still waiting on local and state governments to finalize their support.
Ben Johnson News / The Spun / September 30
NFL Head Coach Regrets Controversial Halftime Interview Sunday
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson expressed regret over a contentious on-field interview during their Week 4 win. At halftime, CBS Sports sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala asked Johnson about his offense turning three takeaways into six points.
Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Ben Johnson offers explanation for his awkward halftime interview
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson acknowledged Monday that he went a little too far in a confrontational halftime interview during the team’s win. Johnson spoke to CBS sideline reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala at halftime of Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / September 29
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams says he’s ‘born for’ final drive moments
The Chicago Bears offense wasn’t pretty for most of Sunday, but quarterback Caleb Williams pioneered a drive when the team needed it the most. An 11-play, 69-yard touchdown drive gave the Bears a 25-24 lead with 1:34 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Micah Parsons News / Yardbarker / September 29
'SNF' takeaways: Packers-Cowboys thriller ends in a tie
In Micah Parsons' return to AT&T Stadium, the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played to a 40-40 tie on "Sunday Night Football" in the second-highest-scoring tie in NFL history.
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