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On YouTubeBen Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4
Despite the Week 18 loss, the Bears still lock up the NFC's second seed
Ben Johnson will have to wait a bit longer to get some retribution for the 31-point Week Two loss against his former team. The Bears fell flat in their Week 18 matchup against the divisional rival Lions, who came away with a 19-16 win at Soldier Field.
NFL News / Total Apex Sports / January 4
Chicago Bears Have Furious Comeback Attempt Foiled By Detroit Lions
The Chicago Bears walked into Week 18 claiming they were playing to win. Head Coach Ben Johnson swore up and down that despite having the playoffs locked up, they weren’t taking their foot off the gas against his former squad, the Detroit Lions.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 4
Bears season-long concern lingered into Week 18 and continues to cast a dark cloud over Chicago's playoff chances
The Chicago Bears had little to play for in Week 18 other than a small seeding advantage but the team was fully committed to getting things back on track and build some kind of momentum after how things went in Week 17.
The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4
3 Bears' studs in disappointing (but meaningless) Week 18 late loss to Lions
It was a bad news, um, good news kind of Sunday for the Chicago Bears. Ending the regular season with back-to-back final-play defeats isn't a good thing, but for the Bears Week 18 worked out okay after all.
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.
Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4
Caleb Williams falls agonizingly short of Bears history
For many years, the Chicago Bears have stood on the receiving end of a not-so-fun piece of sports trivia: they are the only NFL franchise never to see a quarterback throw for 4,000 yards in a season.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4
Bears play it safe at receiver and offensive line with inactives
While the Bears are not treating the regular season finale as an exhibition game like Green Bay did, they took the safe route with injured players. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and left tackle Ozzy Trapilo are inactive for the game with Detroit.
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 / Chicago Bears on SI / January 4
Bears make turnover differential success seem more planned than lucky
While the Bears spent the season taking away the football on defense, it's at least as important how they rarely turn over the football. Playing quarterback isn't all about touchdown passes.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 4
Chicago Bears front office could be headed for turmoil soon
The Chicago Bears are set to finish the regular season against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday. With a win, the Bears will clinch the No. 2 seed in the NFC and would host the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round.
Caleb Williams News / Athlon Sports / January 4
NFL Legend Rob Gronkowski Has Strong Take About Caleb Williams Before Playoffs
This is the time of year when football talk gets loud, and opinions get even louder. Everyone has a quarterback they trust when the games stop being about style points and start being about survival.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 4
Former Bears head coach heading towards losing another job
The Chicago Bears are in the best position that they have been in for quite some time. Under new head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears look to be a legitimate contender in the NFC heading into the playoffs.
Caleb Williams News / Total Apex Sports / January 4
Chicago Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams Looks To Make Franchise History In Week 18
In most NFL cities, throwing for 4,000 yards isn’t exactly a ticker-tape parade event. In the modern era, hitting that mark is usually just a solid Tuesday.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / January 4
Bears could take defense to the next level if new prediction comes true
The Chicago Bears are fully focused on their season finale and then their upcoming run in the playoffs. After an impressive season that started slow but picked up speed quickly, the Bears appear to be a legitimate contender in the NFC.
Ben Johnson News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 3
Five defining moments from Bears' turnaround under Ben Johnson
The Bears reach the end of the 17-game season Sunday and their reversal from 5-12 to 11-5 and possibly 12-5 is one with several key points . It was at these junctures where they could have taken a turn for the worse for various reasons.
Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 3
Vegas still isn't buying into what the Bears are selling
The Bears currently sit at 11-5 and will be either the NFC's second or third seed, depending on whether they win tomorrow. That puts them in a position where they are guaranteed one home playoff game, and they'd host another if they can come away with a win in the Wildcard Round.
Ty Summers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 3
Bears Elevate Two Players Including LB Ty Summers
The Chicago Bears announced Saturday that they’ve elevated TE Nikola Kalinic and LB Ty Summers to their active roster for Sunday’s game against the Lions.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / January 2
Bears WR Rome Odunze 'noncommittal' on playing in postseason
It's unclear if Odunze will play against the Lions or even in the wild-card round.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / January 2
One Bears defender’s looming raise is set to further complicate Chicago’s 2026 roster decisions at the cornerback position
The Chicago Bears have had a very successful season in the first season under head coach Ben Johnson, one that will continue into the postseason after Week 18 wraps up on Sunday.
Chicago Bears News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31
Ben Johnson has awkward exchange with reporter over infamous Bears stat
Whether he wanted one or not, Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson got a history lesson from the team’s media on Wednesday. Johnson was asked if there was any added incentive to get quarterback Caleb Williams over 4,000 passing yards for the season during the team’s final game.
Noah Sewell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31
Bears Made Two Moves, Put LB Noah Sewell On IR
The Chicago Bears announced they have placed LB Noah Sewell on injured reserve with his Achilles injury. The team also restored TE Nikola Kalinic to the practice squad from the practice squad injured list. Sewell, 23, was selected in the fifth round by the Bears in the 2023 draft.
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