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Vikings stifle Bears, who lose Caleb Williams to injury

Carson Wentz passed for 143 yards, Aaron Jones Sr. rushed for 105 yards, and the visiting Minnesota Vikings escaped with a 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

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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.

Caleb Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20

Caleb Williams goes down with a worrisome non-contact injury

All of Chicago is holding its breath right now with Caleb Williams. The Chicago Bears star quarterback Williams suffered a concerning injury during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Caleb Williams News / Yardbarker / September 20

Bears dealt brutal Caleb Williams injury blow

Just seven days after scoring 59 points in a Week 1 win, everything has changed for the Bears offense.

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

Caleb Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20

Bears QB Caleb Williams Carted Off After Suffering Hamstring Injury

3:22pm: Williams has a hamstring injury, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network relays. Johnson said after the game that Williams is “in good spirits,” but the Bears won’t know the severity of the injury until Monday (via Tom Pelissero of The Ringer).

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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.

NFL News / ChiCitySports / September 20

Chicago Bears make left tackle change amid struggles vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Chicago Bears knew facing off against the Minnesota Vikings’ defense would be a difficult test. Early on in Week 2, the franchise was forced to make a change across their offense line due to their inability to move the ball forward.

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

Ozzy Trapilo News / ChiCitySports / September 20

Chicago Bears make big decision on Ozzy Trapilo right before Vikings game

The Chicago Bears appeared to have good news for starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo on their final injury report of the week on Friday. The Bears revealed they had no players designated with a status for the contest.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Two Bears Rookies Quietly Stole The Show Before Vikings Matchup

The Chicago Bears produced enough offense in Week 1 to keep everyone busy talking about Caleb Williams, D’Andre Swift and Ben Johnson. Chicago scored 59 points in its season-opening victory over the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 20

NFL Weather Report: Bears-Vikings Forecast Raises Weather Concern

The Chicago Bears return to Soldier Field on Sunday for their first home game of the 2026 season, hosting the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North matchup between two 1-0 teams.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 20

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 2: Luther Burden, Colston Loveland, D'Andre Swift

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift, wide receiver Luther Burden and tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet had very different showings in the Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / September 20

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 2: Cole Kmet, Kalif Raymond, Cairo Santos, Bears D/ST

We saw unlikely fantasy football performances from Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet and wide receiver Kalif Raymond against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1.

Luther Burden III News / TWSN / September 19

Buy Low on Luther Burden III in Fantasy Football Before Week 2

Sometimes in fantasy football, the buy window for players can slam shut after just one week. That could very well happen to Luther Burden III with how quickly values change early on in the year.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18

High-powered Bears offense set to face Vikings defense stingy on points

High-powered Bears offense set to face Vikings defense allowing yards but stingy on points

The Bears lead the NFL in multiple offensive categories after a 59-37 win in the season opener at the Carolina Panthers.

Vikings announce Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Bears game

The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 18

Bears Announce Two Practice Squad Moves

The Chicago Bears announced they signed DB Keidron Smith to the practice squad and placed DB Anthony Johnson on the practice squad’s injured list. Chicago’s practice squad now includes: RB Salvon Ahmed G Caden Barnett TE Stephen Carlson DE Marcus Davenport WR Kaden Davis G Kyle Hergel LB Wayne Matthews WR Scott Miller DB Deantre Prince WR J.P.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17

Maxx Crosby's strong debut fuels trade chatter

Maxx Crosby looked solid in his Las Vegas Raiders season debut, which has seemingly ramped up trade speculation after the Ravens backed out of a deal for the star pass rusher over medical concerns.

Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about Raiders managing his snaps amid trade rumors

Update on Raiders' Maxx Crosby revealed after Rams report

Raiders' approach with Maxx Crosby raises questions about his long-term outlook

Major Week 2 injury update on Raiders' Brock Bowers emerges

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz