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The third Ben Johnson/Matt LaFleur handshake went just about how you'd expect

Ben Johnson said that he enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year in his Introductory Press Conference. For the first three quarters of tonight's game, with the Bears having (only) one win against the Packers this year, it looked like that quote was surely going to come back to bite him.

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Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur’s handshake got even icier after Wild Card game

Temperatures stayed frigid as Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur met briefly after Saturday’s Wild Card game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

Bears lose two key starters in unbelievable Wild Card victory

The Chicago Bears made history with their unbelievable comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, and this was one for the ages. You could almost see a weight being lifted from Chicago as the Bears celebrated one of the biggest wins in franchise history.

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The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to win a playoff game for every NFL team? Five minutes are on the clock.

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 11

Bears get sobering news with brutal injury updates on two starters following chaotic playoff win over the Packers

The Richter scale was off the charts on Saturday night at Soldier Field after the Chicago Bears mounted another miraculous comeback to defeat the Green Bay Packers and advance in the NFC playoffs.

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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.

NFL News / Field Level Media / January 11

Bears come back from 15 down in 4th to stun Packers in wild card

CHICAGO -- Caleb Williams hit DJ Moore with a 25-yard touchdown pass with 1:43 left in the fourth quarter as the Chicago Bears overcame a 15-point, fourth-quarter deficit for an improbable 31-27 victory over the visiting Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild-card game between NFC North division rivals Saturday night.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

Bears “Stock Down” Wildcard Round: The coaching staff and defense almost blow it

A win is a win, and the Chicago Bears earned every bit of their incredible 31-27 comeback over the Green Bay Packers. But for the first 30 minutes, it didn’t look like there was a snowball’s chance in hell of that happening.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

Bears make history with unbelievable comeback victory over Packers

They called them a team of destiny, and after their miraculous Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers, it feels like the perfect descriptor. The 2025 Chicago Bears are a team of destiny, and no one in the playoffs should feel confident about facing them.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

The Cardiac Bears make history in their incredible Wild Card win over Green Bay

It was a tale of two halves for the Bears. They were down 21-3 at halftime and looked completely lethargic at virtually every turn. It was as disastrous a first-half performance as imaginable.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 11

Bears' comeback win over Packers historic in multiple ways

The Chicago Bears are moving on after eliminating the rival Green Bay Packers on Saturday night. But Chicago's first playoff win in 15 years didn't come without drama.

Bears-Packers takeaways: Chicago pulls off another miracle comeback

Bryce Young's performance should give Panthers optimism despite playoff loss

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The 'Single-season passing leaders by team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 11

Bears “Stock Up” Wildcard Round: Caleb Williams and Colston Loveland have fully arrived

What in the hell did we just watch? Did they really just do it again? Is this real? Because it sure looks like they just pulled off the heist of the season,

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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 / A to Z Sports / January 11

Magic refuses to run out for the Bears and the team's stubborn approach keeps on delivering when it matters most

The Chicago Bears keep running the same ole script and continue to get the same results, but in the greatest way possible. The Bears, for three quarters, looked like a team that didn't belong on the field with the opposing team and yet, when it mattered most, this team rose to the occasion on the brightest stage.

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NFL News / Ball Exclusives / January 11

Bears pull off shocking comeback over Packers in Wild Card matchup

The Chicago Bears pulled off an unreal 18-point comeback over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, securing their spot in the NFC divisional round. The Bears’ offense started off sluggish, taking seven minutes to get downfield before having to settle for a field goal.

Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / January 11

Chicago Bears DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson tweets mid-game during comeback attempt

Chicago Bears defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is following along with his team’s playoff game against the Green Bay Packers like many fans. On Twitter.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Bears commit huge blunder after Packers fumble in their own territory

The Chicago Bears wasted a golden opportunity to get back in Saturday’s Wild Card clash against the Green Bay Packers. The Bears, down 21-6 late in the third quarter, were desperate for a big play to reenergize the crowd at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Bears coach Ben Johnson gets roasted for bizarre decision vs. Packers

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson may have been a little too confident in his team’s offense Saturday against the Green Bay Packers. The Bears trailed the Packers 14-3 with just over five minutes left in the first half of their Wild Card clash at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

Chicago Bears News / 5 GOATs / January 10

TJ Edwards injury update: Bears LB placed in air cast after suffering gruesome injury

The Chicago Bears have suffered a significant injury in Saturday night’s Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Linebacker TJ Edwards had to be put into an air cast and carted off the field.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 10

Bryce Young's performance should give Panthers optimism despite playoff loss

While the Panthers have to deal with the frustration of their season ending with a tough playoff loss, they have to come out of the game with a renewed sense of optimism about where the organization is going.

Puka Nacua had the most inexplicable drop on potential TD

Panthers’ season ends on brutal dropped pass vs. Rams

Rams-Panthers takeaways: Matthew Stafford shines in wild-card win

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