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Your Chicago Bears are on a four-game win streak for the first time since 2018, when Matt Nagy’s team pulled it off twice on their way to a 12-4 record and an NFC North title. This time, the Bears took care of business against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, delivering a fairly convincing […]
The Chicago Bears’ winning streak is up to four games now, and winning always makes for some fun conversation. Check out Even McLean and Ross Read on their latest show for their breakdown of the win against the New Orleans Saints, a discussion on Caleb Williams’ performance, and also what to expect against the Ravens. […]
1920 Taking less than a month to deliberate, a grand jury formally implicated Swede Risberg, Chick Gandil, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Buck Weaver, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Happy Felsch and Fred McMullin, along with five gamblers, in the Black Sox scandal over the 1919 World Series. The indictments were highlighted by nine counts of conspiracy to defraud. A lesser-reported (and contradicting the absolutist take […]
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Jimmie Foxx HOF, Frank DiPino, Michael Barrett, Eli Whiteside, Chris […]
WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be […]
Why 49ers coaching is NFL’s best this year, and Bears running wild: Week 7 film review (paywall)“The 49ers staff was on top of breaking its own tendencies and staying on top of the Falcons’ tendencies. It was the difference in the game in which the Falcons had a significant health advantage. On top of the […]
Looking at the Week 8 NFL schedule, we have the Bears (+6.5) as the best bet on the card. Keep reading for more tips on point spreads and totals, including parlay opportunities. Check out this week’s NFL action on Fubo , where you can also add on NFL RedZone to track every game at once. Best Week 8 Spread Picks Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens Game Day: Oct. 26 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET Spread Favorite: Baltimore (-6.5) Projected Winner & Margin: Bears by 3.5 points TV Channel: CBS ...
It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us for a while. We can check your coat for you. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After […]
In Week 7, we saw the New Orleans Saints lose 26-14 to the Chicago Bears and drop to 1-6 on the season. It was Spencer Rattler’s worst game of the season, as he was sacked 4 times, threw 3 interceptions and finishing with a 30.1 QBR. After 7 games, Rattler has thrown for 1,450 yards, […]
Michael Jordan is BACK! The GOAT made his debut for the new NBA on NBC at halftime of the season opener between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets. Jordan’s segment , “MJ: Insights To Excellence,” will air throughout the season during certain NBA on NBC broadcasts. NBC’s last NBA rights deal ended following the 2001-02 season, but they were the main broadcast partner of The Association during Jordan and the Bulls’ dynasty run. “We have an obligation to pay it forward...
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will match up with the 28th-ranked pass defense of the Baltimore Ravens (246.5 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. With his upcoming tilt against the Ravens this week, should Williams be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We break down the stats and trends below. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Caleb Williams Week 8 Game Info Let’s highlight a few of the upco...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in White Sox fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Welcome back to Reacts, with our first poll of the offseason! As addressed in the […]
Do you smell it in the air? It’s almost tangible at this point. The Chicago Bears are close. They are really close. The Chicago Bears are thisclose to putting it all together. Let’s look at what we’ve seen this season. We’ve seen the Chicago Bears defense step up, like they did for about 55 of […]
The Bears continued their winning ways on Sunday, defeating the Saints 26-14 to improve their record to 4-2 for the 2025 NFL season. It wasn’t as pretty as the score might indicate, but any win is worth celebrating, especially one in which you force four turnovers. Save for the passing attack, a lot seemed to […]
It’s hard to overlook a team on a four-game win streak. The Chicago Bears, fortunately, are on a winning streak. By record, the Bears are an above-average team, but where do you rank them in a league full of slightly-above-average and average teams? That is the task of the power rankers this week. The parity […]
Here’s an arm to keep in the back of your mind this offseason as the Chicago Cubs consider multiple additions to the pitching staff. Foster Griffin, 30, is a former Royals prospect and long-time minor leaguer who had to head to Japan in his late-20s to get a real shot at playing at the highest level. There, he dominated over the last three seasons, and is now looking to come back to MLB as a free agent, per Jon Heyman . Although I can’t speak to how well Griffin’s stuff will translat...
The Baltimore Ravens opened Week 8 as 6.5-point favorites in their upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bears. Of course, that is predicated on Lamar Jackson playing this week after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. That was the expectation heading into the Ravens’ Week 7 bye, but Jackson did not participate in […]
There’s an old saying in sports, “We win as a team. We lose as a team.” That means when a team isn’t doing well, nobody points fingers. From the top of the organization on down each person asks themselves what they can do better. Let’s just say that in his quarter century of owning the […]
1. The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots finished the 2024 season with a combined eight wins. Just seven weeks into this year, they have nine wins combined and only two losses each. They went about it in different ways, with the Bears leaning heavily into offensive culture and scheming under Ben Johnson and the […]
The Bears beat the Saints on Sunday, but didn’t win because of Caleb Williams. They won despite him. Caleb Williams turned in one of his roughest outings of the season in the 26–14 victory, completing just 15 of 26 passes for 168 yards, no touchdowns, and a first-quarter interception that set the tone for an uneven day through the air. It wasn’t disastrous — the Bears’ defense and run game carried the load — but it was a reminder that the young quarterback still has plenty to figure out. ...
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Tomorrow, I’m going to begin a five-part series in which I examine the possibilities of contract […]
Four in a row! Th Chicago Bears have won four football games in a row. I didn’t even think that was allowed anymore. I mean, I knew it was allowed but it sure felt like the Bears weren’t allowed to win that many games in a row. I still wouldn’t categorize the Bears as a […]
This is a Ben Johnson appreciation post. The Chicago Bears have never been a team known for its offensive prowess. Because even when it has had elite, Hall of Fame-caliber offensive playmakers, the defense still took center stage. But with that being said, the Ben Johnson era could be different. At a minimum, we are starting to see the tide turn for a team that is starting to show its offensive chops. MORE ON THE BEARS WEEK 7 WIN: Recap | Grades | Dennis Allen Appreciation | ...
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The 2025 NFL season hasn’t disappointed, and we are fast approaching the halfway point. What teams are going to make the playoffs? Let’s look at the odds from FanDuel . Get a $500 bonus with promo DUNK on BN Fantasy! NFL Odds to Make the Playoffs The Indianapolis Colts (6-1) and Buffalo Bills (4-2) are heavy favorites to reach the NFL playoffs this season. The Chiefs have shot up the odds after a 0-2 start as they are now 4-3. Take a look at the odds for every team to make the p...