The Packers stepped out into single-digit temperatures on Thursday, using the cold Lambeau conditions as prep for Sunday’s Bears -Packers matchup — a game expected to kick off in similar frigid conditions. Head coach Matt LaFleur stressed the importance of practicing outside this week, but even with the cold-weather dress rehearsal, Green Bay’s roster walked into Thursday with more questions than answers .
The biggest development: nickel defender Javon Bullard (ankle) did not participate ...
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur stayed away from it. Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley stayed away from it. But offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich was willing to make a statement about what Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said in his opening press conference. If you need a reminder, Johnson was surprisingly hired by the […]
I have seen many a Green Bay Packer fan referring to the Chicago Bears and their lofty 9-3 record as “frauds.” I understand the impulse and would like nothing more than to join everyone in ridiculing the flaws of our neighbors to the South, but I don’t think that “fraud” is the right word. It […]
Here’s the bad news up front: Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard, who has been starting for the team as a nickelback this year, went from a limited participant on Wednesday to a non-participant on Thursday. His injury designation remains as “ankle,” so it’s possible that he’s had a setback with the ankle injury that […]
When asked what has carried this team since the spring, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams didn’t hesitate to credit his head coach.
“I think it starts with coach and what he told us he was going to be for us and how consistent he was and how consistent he is,” Williams said. “And then, from there, it’s just the things that he provided us that ultimately are going to help us win. The details, the discipline, and all those things … that’s something that he put up this morning is alwa...
I find myself gearing up at another level for this week’s Bears-Packers game now that we have reached the other side of Hump Day.
And for me, that means I’m diving into what Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson has to say about his team’s upcoming opponent.
For the record, I do not like saying nice things about the Green Bay Packers. They are the bane of my football existence, and I know I’m not the only Bears fan who feels that way. That team has caused me pigskin heartbreak more times than...
As we know, the Los Angeles Rams’ loss to the Panthers paved the way for the Chicago Bears to move into the NFC’s top spot. If both teams continue winning, it’s mathematically impossible for L.A. to clinch the top seed. However, the Rams are relying on Chicago to revert to their old ways, which is […]
The Nahshon Wright feel-good story of the year just keeps getting better.
Wright has gone from being a signing in the spring who can help bolster the Chicago Bears’ depth in the secondary to earning the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Month award for his efforts in November. This award truly captures the strides Wright has made as a player this season:
3 interceptions. 2 fumble recoveries. 1 NFC Defensive Player of the Month. 👏 @nahwrig + #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/a9z5ZBW4jN —...
When the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears meet on Sunday, it probably won’t be a flashy contest, but rather a 60-minute ball control battle. As Bill Huber recently outlined, the Packers’ offense is among the most careful in the league when it comes to turnovers, while the Bears’ defense leads the NFL in takeaways. […]
In this miniseries, we’ll look at several Chicago Bears who are making a solid case for the Pro Bowl. The Player: Kevin Byard III was a third-round pick by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft. Born in Philadelphia, the 5’11” safety has played for three teams in his 10-year career, and he has […]
I needed a vibe change, so I rearranged my entire bedroom. And while the good news is that I like what I did, the bad news is that I created a mess in the process that I have to clean up. Whoopsiedoodle. But first, Thursday’s BN Bears Bullets…
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In discussing Ben Johnson’s Coach of the Year chances, Brad Biggs ( Tribune ) points out that the best coaches hardly ever win the thing. Andy Reid, Mike Tomlin, and Kyle Shanaha...
That was a statement game. A short week, on the road, down your entire linebacking corps. against the defending Superbowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, and the Chicago Bears breezed to a fairly convincing 25-14 victory in a game where they did not trail, and held the lead for over 45 game minutes after a 3-yard D’Andre […]
As I’ve mentioned previously, one of the stats I’ve been tracking this season is something I’ve been calling Explosive +/-. Basically, it’s looking at how many explosive plays you’re creating on offense vs. how many you’re giving up on defense. Per a study by Brian Billick, teams that have had a +2 Explosive +/- in […]
The latest Prisco’s Week 14 NFL picks: Packers beat Bears, Cowboys keep rolling | CBS Sports This is a playoff game for these two. Loser has major problems and likely won’t make it. The Texans are also playing consecutive road games. But that defense is impressive. Even so, give me the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes to stay […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Packers QB Jordan Love heard Ben Johnson’s dig at his coach but doesn’t add fuel to rivalry – Chicago Sun-Times Packers coach Matt LaFleur was the subject of arrows from Johnson in his introductory press conference, when the new Bears coach said he enjoyed beating LaFleur twice a year. First-and-10: […]
This story stream will be your week-long open thread to discuss anything leading up to the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers game and anything after, and we’ll keep it pinned to our front page for easy access. The Bears and Packers first played each other in 1921, and the Packers hold the all-time edge […]
Jaylon Johnson has never been short on confidence, and it has been one of my favorite traits of his since arriving as a Chicago Bears draft pick in 2020. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback has been fueled by being a second-round pick, was fearless when being targeted by top quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, and was a vocal leader as a captain last season. There has always been some good energy surrounding Johnson. Hence, it is no surprise that he exudes confidence going into this week’s upcoming ...
As the Chicago Bears prepare for their 13th game of the season against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the first official team injury reports for week 14 have been released. The Bears did not practice on Wednesday, so player participation listed on the injury report is an estimation. Altogether, four Bears were listed as […]
The Green Bay Packers opened their week of prep for Sunday’s matchup with the Chicago Bears looking as healthy as they’ve been in a long time — and of course, that lines up just in time for a critical battle with Chicago at Lambeau Field.
Several Packers returned to practice on Wednesday, including three players designated for return from injured reserve.
Running back MarShawn Lloyd, defensive end Brenton Cox, and defensive end Collin Oliver were all back after lengthy absences. Lloy...
After his week 13 performance, where he ran the ball 18 times for 125 yards and a TD (6.9ypc), Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift was awarded FedEx Air and Ground Player of the Week. He shared the award this week with Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love. It seems like the greatest rivalry in […]
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears took very different approaches to their Wednesday practice schedule. The Packers, off their mini-bye after playing the Detroit Lions, had a fully padded practice, which they are only allowed three of in the final six weeks of the NFL season per the collective bargaining agreement. Meanwhile, the Bears, […]
The Eagles are preparing for the Chargers on Monday night, but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio spoke to reporters on Wednesday, and answered a few more questions about the defense’s issues against the Bears last week. He explained that the run defense wasn’t good enough, why that will be a problem against Los Angeles, and also […]
It was an eventful Thanksgiving, as the Cowboys pulled out a gutsy win over the Chiefs that, at one point, felt like it was doomed for yet another last-second Mahomes victory. Then, a day later, Black Friday yielded a great half-off deal, with the Eagles’ offense collapsing yet again in a loss to the Bears. […]
There have been a lot of brilliant coaching performances in 2025. Mike Vrabel has transformed the Patriots into the AFC’s most-fearsome team, Ben Johnson is turning the Bears into a contender, and Shane Steichen has unlocked Daniel Jones on the Colts, to return them to prominence. As good as these performances have been, Kyle Shanahan […]
Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai was as good as it gets against the Eagles in Week 13.
The seventh-rounder rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries (5.9 YPC). Monangai’s big afternoon marked his second 100-plus yard rushing performance this season, and brought his season totals to 591 yards and five touchdowns.
As I wrote in Tuesday’s Good, Better, Best , Monangai’s surge in usage in the middle portion of the schedule has allowed him to stack up favorably with the re...