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Bears’ Week 9 offensive explosion could shake up fantasy football lineups

The Chicago Bears put up 47 points against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9, and there were a few breakout performers who spearheaded the team's best offensive output of the season.

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10 Bears Takes On An Improbable Win That Gets Them a Half Game From First Place

Anyone else still struggling to catch their breath after the final two and a half minutes of Sunday’s game in Cincinnati? It was an up-and-down game that saw eight lead changes, and when it felt like the Chicago Bears had all but salted the game away with just over two minutes remaining, the Bengals scored 15 points in less than a minute.

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Ryan Poles owes Bears fans after miss on early trade opportunity

No doubt Bears GM Ryan Poles will absorb more punishment in Bears social media from the fan base for not trading to acquire former Miami edge Jaelan Phillips when the asking price was a mere third-round pick.

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Colston Loveland earned Bears' trust on Caleb Williams' game-winning TD throw

Remember when the Bears were foolish for taking Colston Loveland over Tyler Warren? Those takes look pretty silly right now, don't they? Ben Johnson needed to dial up his best play with only 25 seconds left, no timeouts, and the game on the line.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

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Bears fans will love what Kyle Monangai said after Week 9 win

The Chicago Bears have a running back controversy on their hands. And that's good news for a team that began the year viewed as a club that needed an upgrade at the position.

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7 trade targets who would upgrade Bears' woeful pass defense ahead of deadline

Sure, there are reasons for the Chicago Bears to be giddy. After Sunday's pulsating, improbable. unfathomable win over the Cincinnati Bengals, they have rebounded from an ugly 0-2 start to win five of six and match last season's win total entering Week 10.

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PFF Week 9 grades: Austin Booker returns with a vengeance to lead Bears' defense

The Chicago Bears' defense had a day it would like to forget in the team's 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. Coordinator Dennis Allen owes coach Ben Johnson and the offense an expensive dinner after the Bears escaped Cincinnati with a win despite surrendering 42 points.

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The Ben Johnson effect continues as the Chicago Bears offense surges upward

It hasn’t been perfect for the Chicago Bears offense, but it’s way better than anything we have seen in a very long time. The Ben Johnson effect is showing in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears grade high for zany thrills while beating punching bag

When Ben Johnson said it to reporters and also to players in the wild locker room celebration , it could be taken in the tone of celebration. "You know, you don't apologize for winning in this league," Johnson said.

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Bears risky roster addition in Week 9 delivered the immediate impact that was promised, setting him up for even more opportunities

Last Wednesday, the Chicago Bears took a gamble when the team brought in free agent defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and added him to the roster to make up for the short-team loss of standout nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon.

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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 / Windy City Gridiron / 3 hours ago

Chicago Bears Week 9 Notes: Nearly a Bungle in the Jungle

In an offensive shootout that featured eight lead changes and included 31 points in the 4th quarter alone, the Chicago Bears came away with the much-needed victory.

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PFF Week 9 grades: Here's how Caleb Williams, Bears offense performed vs. Bengals

The Ben Johnson effect was evident in the Chicago Bears' Week 9 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. From trick plays to Caleb Williams' maturing before our eyes, the Bears' offense is beginning to look every bit like the explosive unit fans expected when Johnson was announced as head coach.

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ESPN's Bears, Colts trade rumors could lead to Chicago vs. Indy deadline fight

The Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts are rumored to be in the market for help on the same side of the ball, which could lead to a struggle between general manager Chris Ballard and Ryan Poles.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Bears HC Ben Johnson’s trickery helps DJ Moore pull off feat not seen since 1960

When Ben Johnson was hired as Chicago Bears head coach, it was only a matter of time before he broke out his offensive bag of tricks. The Bears’ Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals gave Johnson a perfect stage to work on.

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Caleb Williams joins Bears legend Walter Payton in exclusive NFL history

Caleb Williams' trick plays and huge performance against the Bengals landed the quarterback in the NFL history books alongside Walter Payton.

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Bears’ Colston Loveland’s big day not seen in franchise history since Mike Ditka

Chicago’s wildest finish of the season came down to one throw and one broken tackle. With 17 seconds left, Caleb Williams ripped a strike over the middle, Colston Loveland slipped a half-wrap from safety Jordan Battle, and the rookie tight end outran everyone for a 58-yard game-winner that lifted Chicago over Cincinnati in Week 9.

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The Bears' special teams were less than special against Bengals in Week 9

The Chicago Bears might have a special teams problem. While the onside kick recovery (I'm not even sure why Daniel Hardy was out there, to be honest with you) was obviously the most glaring special teams gaffe, that was only one of many plays where the unit was exposed.

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5 trade deadline targets Bears should consider

The Bears head into the 2025 NFL trade deadline on a high note, having defeated the Bengals 47-42 on Sunday in one of the craziest matchups in the team’s recent history.

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