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Browns' injury epidemic can ruin guard's reunion game against Bears

The Bears have injury problems mostly on defense still, although wide receiver Rome Odunze still hasn't gone through a full practice since suffering a foot injury.

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Ground and pound can be ideal Bears answer to Browns and Myles Garrett

The frozen weather and Cleveland Browns arrive just in time for the Bears , in a sense At least this is true for the offense and the two-headed monster that has become the Chicago running game.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11

Bears Road to the Playoffs: Games that matter in Week 15

Trap games shouldn't exist in the NFL. Overlooking an opponent simply because you have a matchup against a division rival on the horizon is an unacceptable infraction.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Caleb Williams’ struggles with one Bears star signal obvious trade is coming

The Chicago Bears are 9-4 and are smack dab in the middle of a playoff run, so the last thing they are worried about at the current point in time is deciding their potential trade partners during the offseason.

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NFL News / The Spun / December 11

Recalling the Bears' Historic 1985 Season

[Editor’s note: This article is from The Spun’s “Then and Now” magazine, featuring interviews with more than 50 sports stars of yesteryear. Order your copy online today, or pick one up at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] The year was 1985.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Chicago Bears get extra boost from Browns injury

The Cleveland Browns’ offense was dealt a big blow ahead of Sunday’s showdown against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Thursday, the Browns placed running back Jerome Ford on injured reserve, after he suffered a shoulder injury in last week’s loss to the Tennessee Titans, ending his 2025 campaign.

Kevin Byard News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Chicago Bears’ Kevin Byard issues strong challenge to teammates ahead of Browns game

Sunday against the Cleveland Browns has the makings of a litmus test for the Chicago Bears. How head coach Ben Johnson’s club turns the page from the gutting disappointment of a last-second loss to the division-rival Green Bay Packers, off an interception in the end zone off quarterback Caleb Williams could define where the Bears go from here.

D.J. Moore News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11

Bears find little fault with Caleb Williams-to-DJ Moore connection

The Bears haven't forgotten about DJ Moore even though it sometimes seems like it. Wide receiver Rome Odunze was back at practice Thursday on a limited basis after a foot injury, and his absence had seemed like an ideal time for the passing game to lean more on their highly paid veteran receiver.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / December 11

‘Taking Our Lumps’ Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson opens up on turning the page from Packers loss

Sunday against the Cleveland Browns represents a sneakily big test for head coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears. While the game will hold little weight

Rome Odunze News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Rome Odunze gearing towards week 15 return for Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has led the team in touchdown receptions and targets all season. The second year wide receiver has developed huge chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams, becoming the quarterback’s go to receiver.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11

Why the Bears’ playoff hopes cannot afford a loss to the Browns

One might not think so just by looking at the opponent, but this week’s game against the Cleveland Browns is a must-win contest for the Chicago Bears. If you don’t want to take my word for it, just take a look at the numbers.

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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.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / December 11

How Chicago Bears can leave mediocre past in the rearview vs. Cleveland Browns

Sunday might not meet the traditional definition of a “big game” for the Chicago Bears, but there are some pretty big stakes on the line for head coach Ben Johnson’s team.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen Talks ‘Significant Challenges’ In Facing Shedeur Sanders

As the Chicago Bears prepare to face the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has captured the full attention of their defense.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / December 11

Deep freeze: Wind chill could hit 20 below for Browns-Bears on Sunday

Tony Medlin might not be a household name around the NFL, but the Chicago Bears equipment manager is quite popular around team headquarters in the northern

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Chicago Bears’ most important player on the field won’t be Caleb Williams vs. Cleveland Browns

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has given head coach Ben Johnson and the rest of the franchise plenty to be optimistic about this season. Having

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

The Reality: Bears Must Work Their Magic to Keep Star Defenders

Getting straight to the point, it’s going to be an extremely crucial offseason for the Chicago Bears. As it stands, the Bears only have around $1.24 million in available cap space this offseason, which is drastically smaller than what the team had in the previous offseasons.

Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Bears QB Caleb Williams gets honest about losing to Packers

The Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams came up just short last week on the road against the Green Bay Packers. When all was said and done, the Bears were able to rally from a dismal first half performance, but ended up losing the game by a final score of 28-21.

Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Chicago Bears: Wild stat shows how competent Ben Johnson’s staff is

The Chicago Bears enter Week 15 needing to earn a win over the dismal Cleveland Browns as they push for a playoff spot. The Bears entered Week 14 with the No.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 11

The Chicago Bears offense needs to get off on a fast start during Browns game

One of these biggest issues for the Chicago Bears’ offense is not being able to play four full quarters of football. During last Sunday’s heartbreaker to the Green Bay Packers, the Bears’ offense was flat and unable to find a rhythm.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11

The key matchups suggesting Bears could struggle against Browns

A change came over the Cleveland Browns offense when Shedeur Sanders took over at quarterback. An attack mired in 5-yard passes and three-and-outs now is getting the quick strike they lacked before.

D'Andre Swift News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11

D'Andre Swift earns shocking RB ranking as 2025 NFL playoffs inch closer

It seems like an awfully long time ago that Chicago Bears fans were clamoring for general manager Ryan Poles to upgrade the team's running back depth chart during the 2025 NFL offseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11

Caleb Williams, Bears face enormous test as Myles Garrett chases NFL history

Looking at their record, the Cleveland Browns (3-10) may not appear to be a big threat for the Chicago Bears (9-4) in Week 15. But they could be one of quarterback Caleb Williams toughest tests all season.

Shedeur Sanders speaks honestly about uncertain Browns future

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