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Chicago Bears Named Perfect Landing Spot For Pro Bowl Cornerback

Kyler Gordon's triumphant return provided a beacon of light for the Chicago Bears defense. The nickelback finished the contest with 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles despite playing only 17 snaps, reinvigorating a defense that desperately needed a spark after a blowout loss against Green Bay.

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Bears could risk losing a newfound weapon, forcing a tough roster decision that other teams will be watching closely

The Chicago Bears’ tough roster decisions are going to continue after seeing depth options step up in a major way on Sunday, most notably when it comes to Zavier Scott.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

Bears' Reason for D'Andre Swift's Uneven Workload Further Proves Kyle Monangai's Importance

One thing that has been apparent since Week 4 is the Chicago Bears have not utilized D'Andre Swift on the ground much in the second half of games. We know why that was the case in Week 4, as Swift was benched because of what head coach Ben Johnson said was an "egregious" fumble.

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The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?

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Kyler Gordon News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Kyler Gordon’s mic-drop IG post after historic Bears return features epic Spider-Man pictures

The Chicago Bears recently improved to 4-2 on the 2026 NFL season with a road win over the Atlanta Falcons. While Caleb Williams’ return from injury drew most of the headlines in this one, this game also saw the return of cornerback Kyler Gordon, who made his season debut on Sunday after missing the first five games with a calf issue.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Drake Maye News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

How Drake Maye Forces Bears to Drastically Alter Successful Approach

The Bears defense is about to get a real understanding of what everyone else in the league experiences when they run up against Caleb Williams. Facing quarterback Drake Maye and New England's offense Thursday night is going to provide their first real experience this season of playing against a quarterback who extends plays and runs extensively.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Bears’ Caleb Williams feeling like John Wick, Batman, Superman, Tony Montana in ice-cold IG post

With star quarterback Caleb Williams making his injury return for the Bears in the 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons, it has led to a boost in confidence for the 24-year-old.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

Chicago Bears Deemed Potential Trade Landing Spot for 2 Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowlers

The Chicago Bears should be one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL ahead of the trade deadline on Nov. 10. If we've learned anything over these first six games, it's that the Bears look like contenders at 4-2.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

4 Key Bears Matchup in Week 7 vs. Patriots

The Chicago Bears face a pivotal test in Week 7 as they prepare to take on the New England Patriots. With several intriguing individual battles across both sides of the ball, Chicago will need to win key matchups to come away with a victory.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Jonah Jackson News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Chicago Bears’ Jonah Jackson dealt murky injury update

While the Chicago Bears picked up a 31-23 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6, right guard Jonah Jackson was forced to leave the game with a hip injury.

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Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Bears Week 7 Monday Injury Report: Initial Report and Analysis

The Chicago Bears improved to 4-2 after defeating the Falcons on the road in Week 6. Caleb Williams made an immediate impact in his return, leading an offense that surpassed 30 points and looked significantly better than it did during its Week 5 collapse.

Tory Taylor News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 20

Tory Taylor Has Developed Into A Legitimate Weapon For the Bears

Bears punter Tory Taylor began his career with extremely high expectations after being selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He became only the fifth punter to come off the board before the fifth round since 2008.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Top Graded Bears Entering Week 7 vs. Patriots

The Chicago Bears enter Week 7 with several players making significant contributions on both sides of the ball. While injuries have forced some players into expanded roles, others have bounced back from difficult performances to reestablish themselves as key pieces of the lineup.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 20

Dan Orlovsky has strong words for Bears QB Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams successfully returned to action on Sunday. He missed the Chicago Bears’ previous three games but led them to a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

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Bears Receiver Defended After Two Numbskull Plays Against Falcons

Wide receiver Jahdae Walker's energy often fuels special teams and also helped the Bears offense in the past when he did get a few passing game reps. He's testing the patience of coaches, though, when he has a Sunday like he had against the Falcons.

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What Dennis Allen Thinks About Increasing Kyler Gordon's Workload

It will be interesting to see whether 17 plays nets Kyler Gordon NFC defensive player of the week honors. Gordon's return on Sunday to the playing field

Jonah Jackson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Bears’ Jonah Jackson ‘week-to-week’ with hip flexor injury

The Chicago Bears fans were delighted to see quarterback Caleb Williams return from injury in Week 6 and lead his team to a victory. However, Sunday’s game also brought an injury setback, as Jonah Jackson suffered a hip flexor injury during the win over the Atlanta Falcons.