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Bear & Balanced: Young Bears make a statement in San Francisco

That game didn’t go as hoped, but I, along with many others, came away feeling pretty good about the Chicago Bears. They fell a play short against the San Francisco 49ers, but rookies Colston Loveland (21 years old) and Luther Burden III (22) combined for 14 catches, 233 yards, and two touchdowns. Caleb Williams (24) […]

Bears vs. 49ers Game Balls: Just Short of More Magic

You can’t win them all, but the Chicago Bears certainly gave the San Francisco 49ers a scare on Sunday night in Santa Clara, California. In one of the toughest games on their 2025 schedule, the Bears came out with tons of firepower but ultimately fell just two yards (and a few seconds) short in a […]

Chicago Bears Week 17 Notes: West Coast Collapse

In one of the most entertaining games of the year, the Chicago Bears fell short in the final seconds to lose to the San Francisco 49ers 38-42. Here are my notes from the wild shootout. Offense: Defense: Special Teams:

Bears Injury Update: Luther Burden’s injury ‘not thought to be serious’

Luther Burden III has emerged as a dynamic player for the Chicago Bears during his rookie season, which is why many were more concerned with his health at the end of the game than the resulting loss. Earlier this morning, Adam Schefter spread good cheer, indicating that Burden “suffered a quad injury that is not […]

Bears vs 49ers: Inside the Snap Counts, Stats, and two yards short

It was bound to happen eventually. The Chicago Bears fell two yards short in a comeback attempt, and they lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 42 to 38. It was an exciting back-and-forth game, but the final pass fell incomplete as time expired. “We didn’t quite get aligned in the formation we wanted to. It’s […]

10 Bears Takes Following a Sunday Night To Remember (Even In Defeat)

Although it might be hard to believe, the 2025 NFL regular season is one game from being over. For both conferences, there have been plenty of close battles for playoff seeding. In the NFC, multiple teams came into Week 17 with a shot at the NFC’s top seed, including both the Chicago Bears and San […]

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The Bear’s Den, December 29, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears fall just short in tight 42-38 battle with 49ers – Windy City GridironThe Bears fall to 11-5 with their Sunday night loss. Kyle Shanahan Doesn’t Hold Back on Caleb Williams’ Arm Talent – Sports Illustrated Chicago BearsAs the Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams prepare to face the San […]

NFL Week 18 Odds: Chicago Bears favored over Detroit Lions

When the Chicago Bears traveled to Motown for their Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions, the Lions won big, 52-21. The Lions and their fans were fired up for that game, and it had a playoff-like atmosphere, because they wanted to make a statement and stick it to Ben Johnson for leaving to become […]

NFL Week 18 Schedule Announced: Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears on Sunday

The NFL has announced the Week 18 schedule, and as they do each year, they strategically space the games out to create as much drama as possible. With the Chicago Bears losing to the San Francisco 49ers, the number one seed is off the table, but the Bears can still lock up the two seed […]

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Bears Postseason: Updated NFC playoff picture after Week 17

With the slate of Christmas, Saturday, and Sunday games over, there has been some clarity around the NFC standings. The Los Angeles Rams play tomorrow night, but here’s where things are now. By virtue of the Detroit Lions’ flailing about for four quarters and losing to the Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, […]

Bears fall just short in tight 42-38 battle with 49ers

Would it be a 2025 Chicago Bears game if you weren’t nervous down to the very last snap of the game? Despite Chicago having clinched the NFC North and a playoff spot heading into their Sunday night game against the San Francisco 49ers, there was still plenty of suspense in such a tight game. It […]

Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers Game Discussion

Sunday Night Football pits two 11-win teams going at it as the Chicago Bears face the San Francisco 49ers in a game where the loser is eliminated from contention for the number one seed in the NFC. An illness wormed its way through Halas Hall this week, which added several Bears to the injury report, but DJ Moore and […]

Bears vs 49ers Inactives: DJ Moore and Darnell Wright are active

The Chicago Bears (11-4) are in Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers (11-4), and each team has just announced their inactive players list for the game. CHICAGO BEARS INACTIVES QB – Case Keenum (3rd QB) WR – Rome Odunze WR – Olamide Zaccheaus CB – Nick McCloud OL – Luke Newman LB […]

WCG Predicts: Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49rs

Hello, Chicago Bears fans! After the Lions’ loss to the Vikings and the Packers’ loss to the Ravens, the Chicago Bears are officially Kings of the North! With the division in hand, the Bears will face off against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday with playoff seeding in the balance. It is still possible for […]

Update to the Bears Injury Update: DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus Questionable

UPDATE: On Sunday morning, the Bears added wide receivers DJ Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus to the injury report with an illness. Whatever bug has been making its way through Halas Hall has claimed another victim. On Saturday, the Chicago Bears added starting right tackle Darnell Wright to the injury report as questionable with an illness. […]

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Ryan Poles’ prophecy is finally coming true as Bears win NFC North

It wasn’t just what Ryan Poles said in his opening presser as Chicago Bears general manager, but the moment immediately following his last word that stuck with me: “We’re going to take the North and never give it back,” he said, followed by a flipping of the page as he continued his remarks. In reality, […]

Several Bears assistants tied to coordinator jobs around the NFL

Sitting with an 11-4 record heading into Week 17, the Bears have had the greatest turnaround in the NFC and one of the greatest in the NFL compared to last season. It’s no surprise, then, that members of their coaching staff could be high in demand for promotions when the year ends. In a Saturday […]

Bears vs. 49ers: TV channel, previews, odds, and more

Two very good football teams meet up on Sunday Night Football as the (11-4) Chicago Bears travel West to play the (11-4) San Francisco 49ers. Last season, these two teams combined for 11 wins and were each last in their respective divisions. The Bears are looking for their third straight win, while the ‘Niners are […]

Caleb Williams Week 16 QB Grade: Bears vs. Packers

Note 1: I apologize for how late this is releasing, with the holiday and losing about 2 days of the week to travel I have not had much free time during the week to do this, we will be back to a regular schedule next week! Note 2: Much like week 12, Play reviews for this […]

Week 17 Chicago vs. San Francisco: Keys to a Bears victory

It’s late December and the Chicago Bears are playoff-bound. With two games remaining, there is still all-important seeding to play for. The Bears have a (remote) chance at the No. 1 seed and no matter how remote, we know coach Ben Johnson is going to go for it. The San Francisco 49ers have the No. […]

Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers: 4 Most Important Players

The NFL season is an evolving state of affairs, and week 17 finds your Chicago Bears firmly atop the NFC North and as the #2 seed in the NFC with an 11-4 record after yet another come-from-behind victory, their 6th this season, against the Green Bay Packers. This week, Chicago travels to the Bay Area […]

Chicago Bears Den, December 26, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears, etc. Podcast: Al Harris on coaching Kevin Byard III, Nahshon Wright – ChicagoBears.com Defensive backs/passing game coordinator Al Harris stops by the latest episode of Bears, etc. with Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer to discuss defensive backs Kevin Byard III and Nahshon Wright. The Bears have had one of […]

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