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Bears’ Cole Kmet Reflects on Roquan Smith Trade Ahead of Ravens Matchup

When the Chicago Bears traded linebacker Roquan Smith to the Baltimore Ravens back in 2022, it sent shockwaves through Halas Hall. For tight end Cole Kmet, then in his third season with the team, the deal was more than just another roster move, it was a moment of realization about the harsh realities of professional football.

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Bears vs. Saints Game Balls: Party Like It’s 2018

Everything is coming up in fours this week. The Chicago Bears won their fourth game in a row for the first time since 2018. The Bears defense forced four turnovers.

Dennis Allen News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Bears' week before key Ravens matchup gets off to an ideal start with news that would make Dennis Allen's defense even happier

The Chicago Bears' defense is riding high after a strong outing in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints, a game in which defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's unit dominated against his former team.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing-touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Most TD catches in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Oldest 300-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

TJ Edwards leads the way in Bears' Week 7 PFF defensive grades, but he wasn't alone

The Chicago Bears' defense was on another level in Week 7's win over the New Orleans Saints. Literally, another level. The Bears entered the game ranked 31st against the run.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

D'Andre Swift News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

D’Andre Swift tops Bears’ Week 7 PFF grades, but he’s not the only standout

The Chicago Bears' running game was once viewed as the offense's biggest weakness. Now, six games into the 2025 NFL season, it's suddenly become Ben Johnson's biggest strength.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

How Caleb Williams' priority appears misplaced in Bears passing game

It would appear on the surface Bears coach Ben Johnson and QB Caleb Williams are moving together in lock step, of one mind, etc., etc., etc. After closely

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Chicago Bears have curious position battle surface in Week 8

The Chicago Bears pass rush was finally a factor against the New Orleans Saints in Sunday’s 26-14 win at Soldier Field. The defense only generated eight sacks through the first six weeks, but sacked quarterback Spencer Rattler four times for 24 yards.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 20

10 Bears Takes Following Their 4th Straight Win to Get Out of the Cellar

It feels like at the end of each game, Chicago Bears fans collectively say, “It wasn’t pretty, but they got the win.”, and it’s hard to feel differently after Sunday’s fourth consecutive win at Soldier Field.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Chicago Bears News / Total Apex Sports / October 20

Chicago Bears Accomplishing Something For the First Time In 7 Years

Well, well, well. Look who decided to show up and remind everyone why Chicago defense is still a thing. The Bears just served up a 26-14 beatdown to the Saints that had more twists than a Chicago deep-dish pizza, and honestly, it was beautiful to watch.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

Bears report card for 26-14 win over Saints: Trends begin building

Takeaways continue to pile up and it's easy to wonder where the Bears would be with their current passing game issues and without the benefit of the football being provided by Dennis Allen's greedy defense.

NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 20

Bears vs Saints: Inside the snap counts, stats, and an Old School win

A lot has been made about this being the Chicago Bears’ first four-game winning streak since 2018, but did you know it was just the second time they’ve had four straight wins since 2012?

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Latest Chicago Bears injury sparks trade chatter but the team showed it has the talent and depth needed to step up if necessary

The Chicago Bears came away with a fourth consecutive victory in Week 7 after a double-digit win against the New Orleans Saints, but the team did suffer two notable losses on the injury front.

Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Ben Johnson finally made a change fans wanted and it sparked a more dynamic run game in Week 7 with exciting results

For the second week in a row, the Chicago Bears rode the run game to a win, an encouraging sight compared to how the run game looked over the course of the first four games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Record-breaking Chargers TE leads list of standout rookies from Week 7

Record-breaking Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II leads list of standout rookies from Week 7

Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five from Week 7.

After blowout loss to Rams, it's time for Jaguars' Travis Hunter to consider difficult decision

Did Giants coaches fail Jaxson Dart before critical mistake in collapse vs. Broncos?

Giants ruin positive vibes with historic fourth-quarter meltdown

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 20

Chicago Bears Week 7 Notes: Bears Rattle Saints in Chicago

The run game and defense dominated in this one from start to finish, but plenty of noteworthy notes to discuss from yesterday’s win. Let’s get to it. The Offensive Line continued getting push and opening holes in the run game early in this one and it carried on throughout all 4 quarters.

Chicago Bears News / Stadium Rant / October 19

Bears 26-14 Victory Won’t Win Style Points; Why It Bodes Well For Future

The Chicago Bears entered Sunday’s contest against the New Orleans Saints fresh off a gripping win against the Washington Commanders. On paper, the 1-5 Saints looked like a pushover, but nothing ever seems to go that way for the Bears.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 19