We're officially halfway through the season, and the Bears sit atop the NFC North with an impressive 7-2 record. They're also riding high with four straight wins going into their Bye Week.
The Chicago Bears didn’t make a move before the trade deadline after their big swing for Jeffery Simmons. With the cornerback room a little banged up, the bye week came at a good time.
For Chicago Bears fans at home, it’s easy to spot new defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons when he’s on the field. The defensive tackle, who the Bears traded two first-round picks and a fourth-round pick to the Tennessee Titans for in Week 8, wears bright orange sleeves under his jersey.
The first half of the season tested the Bears in numerous ways and the second half figures to be trying for different reasons. With all due respect to Tampa Bay's defense, the Bears' offense seemed to hit a wall of its own making in the last game.
The Chicago Bears were certainly active leading up to the trade deadline, swinging a blockbuster deal for All-Pro Jeffery Simmons. But on deadline day itself, the Bears decided to stay quiet.
Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has had some highs and lows over the first nine weeks of the season but is eager to continue building on his positive momentum after the bye week.
When the Chicago Bears come out of their bye week, a number of players on the roster will face a harsh reality. With eight games left, this is their final chance to prove they belong, whether to the Bears or to the rest of the NFL.
The Chicago Bears' bye week comes at the halfway point of the 2026 campaign, so now is as perfect a time as ever to reflect on what has transpired over the first half of the season.
The Chicago Bears are on their bye week with eight games left in the regular season. A big leap of faith is paying off, and Chicago looks like a real Super Bowl contender.
The Chicago Bears sent two first-round picks away to land Jeffery Simmons at the trade deadline. That price tag changes the math on this season. The Chicago Bears made THE move of the NFL trade deadline when they acquired defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a rough outing heading into the bye week. He threw four interceptions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the performance may have set back his MVP bid.
General manager Ryan Poles might be the most popular he has ever been during his tenure with the Chicago Bears. Poles recently pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans for superstar defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons that we believe will end up being one of the best trades in franchise history, let alone of his tenure.
The Chicago Bears are having a solid 2026/27 campaign and have now earned praise from Dan Orlovsky. The Bears last took the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9, earning a 27-24 win.
In the NFL, things can change in an instant. Teams who were considered contenders one week may look like frauds the very next. To be considered the very best team in the league, you must consistently impress.
The Chicago Bears’ offense is filled with multiple playmakers in both the rushing and passing game. Nearly every single player has contributed in a big way, which has been a huge key to the team’s success in 2026.
The Chicago Bears are now two weeks removed from the earth-shattering Jeffery Simmons trade that unlocked their defense. They sent two first-round selections and a fourth-round pick to the Titans for Simmons and a fifth-round pick.
The Chicago Bears are sitting at 7-2 and coming off arguably their most impressive stretch of football this season. Now comes the hard part. Following their bye week, Chicago faces one of the toughest remaining schedules in the NFL.
The Chicago Bears have largely been considered winners of the trade deadline for landing All-Pro Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster with the Tennessee Titans.
The Chicago Bears moved to 7-2 with their 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9. However, the matchup came with plenty of controversy. For starters, quarterback Caleb Williams threw a career-high four interceptions as the Bears turned the ball over five times total.
With the bye week underway, the Chicago Bears have extra time to find ways to get better. The trade deadline has passed, so any improvement will have to come from within.
The Chicago Bears are approaching the midway point of the season, which makes it a good time to look at how their rookie class has performed and where things stand heading into the second half.
The Chicago Bears are using their bye week to heal up for the second half of the season. Head coach Ben Johnson and company will also fully evaluate where the roster stands.
Ahead of the season, Mayfield and the Buccaneers agreed to a three-year contract extension reportedly worth $165M. Tampa Bay will need him to start matching the value of that deal with his on-the-field play.
While Williams missed time earlier this fall due to a hamstring injury, he had tossed just a single pick over five games this season until Sunday's matchup got underway.