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Pat McAfee On The Chicago Bears: ‘The Kings of the North’

The Chicago Bears are 8-3, and while their impressive record has been met with some skepticism across the league, one of the biggest voices in sports media is now firmly in their corner.

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Bears topics to bring up or avoid at Thanksgiving dinner including the play of QB Caleb Williams and the current state of the defense

While the Chicago Bears won't be in action on Thanksgiving, the team will certainly be a talking point around the league and at the dinner table after an 8-3 start to the season under new head coach Ben Johnson.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 25

NFL analyst trolls negative Bears fans after epic Week 12 win

For the last 40 years, living as a Chicago Bears fan has been a rough and sad existence. Since their 1985 Super Bowl championship, the Bears have won just nine playoff games, and none at all since 2010.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 25

Statement Ozzy Trapilo and Luke Newman made for Bears offensive line

The big mystery over Jordan McFadden's promotion last week from the Bears' practice squad ultimately proved nothing more than one made for depth purposes at tackle, even though he has played guard.

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Jalen Hurts News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 25

Can the Chicago Bears make Jalen Hurts feel the pain again?

The last time the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles faced off in 2022, it was far from Jalen Hurts’ finest hour as a quarterback. Though the reigning

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / November 25

Bears Outlast Steelers 31-28 In Gritty Statement Win

The Chicago Bears survived a gritty 31-28 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in front of an electric crowd at Soldier Field. The stadium felt alive from the opening kickoff until the final whistle.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 25

ESPN’s Pat McAfee drops bold proclamation about the 2025 Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are 8-3. Let that sink in for a second. Unfortunately, not all 8-3 teams are treated equally. For a team like the Bears, which has a recent history of being one of the NFL's biggest losers, their 8-3 record has been met with skepticism by talking heads across football media.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 25

Bears Report Card: Breaking down the good, better, and best from the first two-thirds of the 2025 season with six weeks remaining

The Chicago Bears improved to an 8-3 record last weekend with a close win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and have now won five of their last six games during the second-third of the season.

D.J. Moore News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Bears WR DJ Moore Awaiting NFL Punishment Decision After Steelers Game

The Chicago Bears took down the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field with a 31-28 scoreline. With the win, they improved their record to 8-3 and are well settled atop the NFC North.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 25

Bears' fourth consecutive win launches them up 2025 NFL Week 13 power rankings

As head coach Ben Johnson told this Chicago Bears team several weeks ago, don't ever apologize for a win in this league. It's a message that has resonated with the players and was even repeated by Caleb Williams after the Bears' epic 31-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 25

Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles Week 13: Preview

Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelpha Kickoff: 2 p.m. Friday TV: Prime, locally on Fox (Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung) Streaming:

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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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 24

Bears' rookie class shines bright in Week 12 win over the Steelers

Some questioned the Bears' decision to take two pass-catchers with their first two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Others lambasted Chicago for not addressing the running back position until the seventh round in a historically deep class.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 24

Bears' chances to stuff the infamous Eagles tush push are looking up

The tush push play from Sunday's Bears win making the rounds on national TV highlights and social media obviously has been the 55-yard run around right end by Pittsburgh's Kenneth Gainwell.

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Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 24

Chicago Bears HC blames Caleb Williams for instigating Jalen Ramsey fight

The Chicago Bears will have a quick turnaround this week after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 on Sunday. More news: Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson sends warning to Caleb Williams about turnovers Bears head coach Ben Johnson is getting the team ready to travel to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 24

Hall-of-Famer JJ Watt raves about Ben Johnson after Bears' latest win

Soon-to-be NFL Hall-of-Famer JJ Watt wasn’t just watching his brother TJ closely when the younger Watt’s Pittsburgh Steelers took on the Chicago Bears.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

NFL Week 12 fantasy football takeaways: Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr. has arrived

Week 12 was an eye-opening one for multiple backfields around the NFL. Let's break down which trends popped up and what they mean for fantasy football moving forward.

NFL Week 12 panic meter: Why Eagles, Ravens, NFC QB are hearing alarm bells

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Caleb Williams News / Chicago Bears on SI / November 24

Why Caleb Williams’ low completion percentage hasn’t hurt the Bears

When you look at Caleb Williams’ 59.2% completion rate this season, you might find yourself thinking, “How are the Bears 7-0 right now?” Even on Sunday, you could find several throws that, for whatever reason, Williams sprayed and missed out on chunk plays on.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 24

Updated Chicago Bears playoff odds revealed

For the first time since the 2018 season, the Chicago Bears are 8-3. Chicago won their fourth straight game following a resilient 31-28 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / November 24

Chicago Bears rookie tackle shines in first career start

Despite dealing with too many injuries on both side of the ball, the Chicago Bears were able to pull off a major win against the Pittsburgh Steelers to improve to 8-3 on the season.

Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Ben Johnson confirms a rising standout has created a new dilemma for the Bears defense and it’s the kind they’ll gladly deal with

The Chicago Bears have really uncovered a hidden gem in cornerback Nahshon Wright, a player who was brought in as a depth body in the secondary but has started 10 of the team's 11 games.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 24

Bears’ surprise turnaround highlighted by 1 bonkers stats

In a season that once looked headed for more frustration, Caleb Williams and his head coach walked out of Soldier Field talking more about growth than mistakes.

Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

The Bears Have Found Something Special With 6’8″ Youngster

The Chicago Bears entered Sunday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers facing yet another test at left tackle. Theo Benedet was ruled out with a quad injury, forcing the Bears to turn to second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo for his first career start on the blindside.

Montez Sweat News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Montez Sweat is heating up at the right time for the Bears, and he’s proving he can be the catalyst for the run they’re trying to make

What the Chicago Bears have built in 2025 under new head coach Ben Johnson has been special and completely shifted the expectations of this team after an 8-3 start to the season entering Week 13.

Tremaine Edmunds News / Field Level Media / November 22

Bears place standout LB Tremaine Edmunds (groin) on IR

The Chicago Bears placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, the team's leading tackler, on injured reserve because of a groin injury on Saturday. Edmunds and running back Roschon Johnson (thumb), who also went on IR, will miss at least four games, beginning with Sunday's visit from the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4).

Tremaine Edmunds News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Bears two-time Pro Bowl LB likely to miss multiple weeks, could go on IR

Although the Chicago Bears haven’t announced it, their media website indicates that they’ve placed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds on IR, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

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