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Rome Odunze injury update: Bears WR active for playoff game vs. Rams

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is active for their Divisional Playoff game vs. the Los Angeles Rams. The former Washington standout was originally listed as questionable with a foot injury.

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Bears QB Caleb Williams Had 'Crazy' Reaction to Fan's Tattoo Tribute

The Chicago Bears are back in the playoff spotlight, and their franchise quarterback continues to be at the center of it all. After a dramatic wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers, Bears fans found another reason to celebrate when a unique moment involving quarterback Caleb Williams went viral online.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 18

Risky Chicago Bears move on the offensive line looms as likely

Expectations are now transitioning to certainty that left guard Joe Thuney is moving outside to left tackle for this Bears divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 18

What Bears fans are doing proves that Caleb Williams runs Chicago

For being such an iconic sports city, Chicago has gone far too long without a true superstar, though some athletes have come close. Derrick Rose mania ran wild in the early 10's, but a major leg injury cut short his budding superstardom.

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NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 18

The dreadful message Seattle Seahawks' victory sent to Chicago Bears

The Bears and their fans couldn't have come away from Saturday's playoff games feeling confident about Monday being anything other than a day to clean out the lockers at Halas Hall.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 18

Two good reasons Caleb Williams' greatest strength is diminished

While going outside to shovel off the inch of white topping left by Mother Nature's icy hands overnight, the 7-degree temperature today made my hands hurt after only a few minutes.

Tom Brady News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 18

Tom Brady drops bold Divisional Round prediction for Bears vs. Rams

The Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams are counting down the hours until their NFC Divisional Round game kicks off, and as the day marches on, the weather will continue to drop.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 18

Bears rumors: Ben Johnson considering bombshell Joe Thuney move to help Caleb Williams vs. Rams

The Chicago Bears will be facing off against the Los Angeles Rams, and it will be a matchup against two powerhouse offensive units for the chance to advance to the NFC Championship Game.

T.J. Edwards News / Athlon Sports / January 18

Bears Sign LB During Playoffs After Season-Ending T.J. Edwards Injury

The Chicago Bears are one of the most prestigious franchises in the NFL, yet they have struggled to establish any consistent success over the last 40 years.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / January 18

Latest forecast confirms freezing reality for Bears-Rams at Soldier Field

There are playoff games, and then there are playoff games in Chicago. Sunday night's NFC Divisional Round matchup between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams is expected to be a classic 'Chicago' game, with Soldier Field expected to deliver a brutally cold setting for postseason play.

Jonathan Owens News / ChiCitySports / January 18

Chicago Bears’ Jonathan Owens makes personal announcement before Rams game

Jonathan Owens played all 17 games for the Chicago Bears during the regular season. The 30-year-old safety registered 19 combined tackles (nine solo) in his second year with the team.

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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 / Chicago Bears on SI / January 18

Understanding Bears' options with possible tackle change against Rams

The possibility of Jared Verse or another Rams defensive end coming in untouched off Caleb Williams' must really scare the Bears , or they have a game plan designed to avoid helping the left tackle.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 18

Green Bay Packers make major commitment to HC Matt LaFleur

When the Green Bay Packers lost their wild-card playoff game to the Chicago Bears there was some noise that head coach Matt LaFleur could be on the hot seat. Not so much.

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