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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 3

Chicago Bears beef up the pass rush in Dane Brugler’s first mock draft

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, annual creator of “The Beast,” has popped out with his first mock of 2026 NFL Draft season. And the result should come as no surprise to Chicago Bears fans.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 3

Bears' Ben Johnson reveals what makes Kyle Monangai special

The 2025 NFL draft class was supposed to feature several running backs who would take the league by storm in Year 1. That ended up being true, but not in the way people think.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 3

Jaylon Johnson throws subtle shot at former HC Matt Eberflus when describing what Ben Johnson has brought to Chicago

I'm far from the first one to say there's a different energy in the building for the Chicago Bears with Ben Johnson as the team's head coach compared to the previous couple of seasons and it's a large reason as to why the Bears are 9-3 and currently the No.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks to pass and run for a touchdown in the same game at least five times in a single season can you name in give minutes?

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 3

NFL analyst breaks down why Kyler Gordon is Dennis Allen’s secret weapon and how he makes the Bears’ defense more dangerous

The Chicago Bearsgot two huge additions back defensively against the Philadelphia Eagles in Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson and standout nickel Kyler Gordon, who have each missed extended periods of time during the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / December 3

Bears HC clarifies opinion of Williams after apparent critique

Bears HC Ben Johnson clarifies opinion of Caleb Williams after apparent critique

The first-year Bears head coach raised eyebrows when he said earlier in the week that the first-place team has been "winning in spite of our passing game, not because of it."

Bears HC Ben Johnson offers blunt critique of Caleb Williams-led passing attack

NFL Week 13 fantasy football takeaways: Buy Bears backfield

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

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Dennis Allen News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 3

Bears see Dennis Allen's juggling act ending soon but what a show it was

This Bears defense has endured countless injuries to starters at all levels, yet emerged leading the NFL in interceptions and takeaways without much pass rush for support.

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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'

Ben Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3

Freezing Bears fans formed wild line for free hot dogs from Ben Johnson’s shirtless heroics

Chicago Bears fans do not mess around when it comes to free hot dogs. Bears fans got a double dose of delight last week as they watched their team upset the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 on the road, then witnessed head coach Ben Johnson rip off his shirt for the sake of free hot dogs during the team’s locker room celebration.

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Jaylon Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 2

Jaylon Johnson discovers changed Bears team upon return to lineup

The Bears could get back one of the key forces on their defense this week as linebacker T.J. Edwards was able to practice Tuesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury Nov.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / December 2

Ben Johnson sounds off on tough week 14 matchup against Green Bay Packers

Week 14 is here and it’s finally Packer week. The 9-3 Chicago Bears will be facing their 8-3-1 NFC North rival this Sunday in one of the most pivotal games of the 2025 season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 2

Chicago Bears starting linebacker returns to practice ahead of Packers game

Chicago Bears starting linebacker TJ Edwards has been dealing with a rough round of injuries in 2025. The star linebacker had surgery on a fractured hand back in November while he was dealing with a previous hamstring injury.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 2

Caleb Williams oozes confidence Bears' passing game will find a rhythm

No matter what it looks like to the casual observer, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams believes the passing game is extremely close to clicking. To him, 58.1% completions isn't really the 58.1% completions that it seems to almost everyone else.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 2

Surging Bears get Week 16 showdown vs. Packers moved to primetime

With big success comes ... bigger exposure. A Chicago Bears' season that began with general intrigue is now blossoming into a full obsession as NFL fans flock to see the twist and turns of one of the most surprising teams of the season.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 2

The Chicago Bears offensive line has become one of the very best in the NFL

The true MVP’s of the Chicago Bears’ statement victory over the Philadelphia Eagles was the offensive line. The Bears’ offensive line dominated a very good Eagles defensive front all four quarters.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 2

Bears legend gives a glowing review of Chicago's offensive line

The Bears' offensive line has been rolling over their opponents for the greater part of two months now. An utterly dominant performance against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (on their own turf) was undoubtedly their magnum opus, though.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 2

NFL Week 13 fantasy football takeaways: Buy Bears backfield

After a busy Week 13 in the NFL, it's time for fantasy football owners to finalize their rosters before the playoffs start. Here are the four biggest fantasy takeaways from Week 13.

Bears HC Ben Johnson offers blunt critique of Caleb Williams-led passing attack

Mike Jackson sends warning to Panthers about upcoming game at lowly Saints

Cowboys' Jerry Jones clarifies claim about potential Quinnen Williams, Micah Parsons trade

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