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Chicago Bears Thursday Injury Report: 3 players return to practice

The Chicago Bears got some encouraging news in Thursday’s official injury report, as several players who had been listed as DNP (Did Not Practice) made it back to practice, and most of the players listed as limited on Wednesday were given the “Full” designation for Thursday. The most significant player trending towards “doubtful” or “out” […]

Good, Better, Best: Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Hello, Chicago Bears Fans!  Well, that was a roller-coaster of a game, wasn’t it?  In this week’s Good, Better, Best, we look back on a wild game against the Cincinnati Bengals where Joe Flacco did Joe Flacco things – and every Bears fan had their hearts in their throat, knowing how these kinds of games […]

Week 10 game preview: Bears vs. Giants

The Chicago Bears are looking to keep their winning ways going by taking on a New York Giants squad trying to find their way. In some ways, this Giants squad is reminiscent of recent Bears teams. They’ve been stuck in the mud with a coach that it seems like the fanbase is turning on, but […]

Mannelly: This is offensive line porn

The latest Bears Banter Podcast is here! The Bears won a wild game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and we talk about all of it with the great Patrick Mannelly! There were plenty of great topics discussed, including the rollercoaster on Sunday, Caleb Williams’ performance, the culture Ben Johnson is building, and much more. We also […]

Caleb Williams Week 9 QB Grade: Bears @ Bengals

Boy does it feel good to get back to winning football. Even if, for a moment, it looked like we were about to lose in the most spectacular way possible. But we’re not here to apologize for winning! Fueled by a late 58-yard strike from Caleb Williams to rookie tight end Colston Loveland, the Chicago […]

The Bear’s Den, November 6, 2025

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 […]

Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel to visit the Bears

Earlier this week, 26-year-old free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., who had spinal fusion surgery in April, was fully cleared to play football. He plans to take his time and meet with several teams before deciding where to call home for the remainder of the 2025 season. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Samuel […]

Bears Over Beers: Can Kyle Monangai Repeat?

Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they as they get you ready for week 10 of the 2025 Chicago Bears season! Grab a cold beverage and join Ryan and Bryan as the guys wrap up discussion on the Bears/Bengals game before looking ahead […]

Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Week 9 vs Cincinnati Bengals

Just two sacks allowed by the Chicago Bears against the Cincinnati Bengals, and with the way this year is going, that’s a lot to break down! In 2024, Caleb Williams took a record number of sacks, but he also avoided a ton. One analytic site charted him as personally avoiding around 50. His athleticism led […]

Bears’ rookies Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai Receive Some Hardware!

Chicago’s dynamic rookie duo made history on Sunday in the Chicago Bears’ 47- 42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and earlier today, each received some well-deserved hardware for their performances. Tight end Colston Loveland was selected as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his career-high six receptions, 118 yards, and two touchdowns, including the 58-yard, […]

Bears vs. Giants Injury Report: T.J. Edwards, Kevin Byard III DNP

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the ninth game of the season against the New York Giants on Sunday, we are starting to get the first official team injury reports for week 10. Once again, the Bears had a sizable list of players who were listed as DNP (did not practice) on the first report […]

NFL “STEP Differential” Week 9 2025

Welcome back to STEP Differential. STEP stands for Sack + Turnover(x2) + Explosive Play Differential. As I have said many times, there are no perfect statistics, so please don’t mistake this for trying to be that. However, I think it provides an incredibly interesting view into overall team health and tells an interesting story as […]

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The Bear’s Den, November 5, 2025

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 […]

Week 10 Chicago Bears power rankings

The Chicago Bears are finding ways to win games that they’ve lost so many times in the past. I feel like I keep typing that, but it’s worth mentioning because it’s a testament to Ben Johnson and the leadership he is instilling in this team. The players have bought in, there isn’t a game they […]

Chicago Bears Make Several Roster Moves

It wasn’t the splash some wanted, but the Chicago Bears were active on the NFL’s trade deadline day when they sent a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns for defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a 2026 seventh-rounder. The seventh-round pick the Bears acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles was coming back. To make room […]

Chicago Bears Week 10 Confidence Survey

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Chicago Bears are sitting at (5-3) after that incredible win in Cincinnati that featured a […]

Hot Take Tuesday: Bears handle trade deadline perfectly

The Chicago Bears are making the wise choice. After winning an epic game against the Cincinnati Bengals, some may call it a ridiculous game, but it was a great victory nevertheless. What did that win over the Bengals tell us? First of all, it told us the Bears should be flirting with a playoff spot. […]

Bears acquire DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka in late-round pick swap with Browns

The Bears have acquired edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka in a trade with the Browns on Tuesday, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported. The move will see Chicago send Cleveland a 2026 sixth-round pick, while the Browns will send a 2026 seventh-round pick along with Tryon-Shoyinka in the deal to the Bears. With the 2025 NFL […]

Caleb Williams Stat Tracker Week 9

Caleb Williams had one of the more fun game you’ll ever see from a quarterback. His final line includes 280 passing yards, 53 rushing yards, and two catches for 22 yards. One of those catches, from DJ Moore, was a 2-yard score, and the other, from Tyson Bagent, resulted in an explosive play of 20 […]

Bears Trade Rumor Tracker 2025: Chicago acquires Joe Tryon-Shoyinka

Does the Chicago Bears’ sitting at (4-3)* make them more or less likely to swing a trade before the deadline hits on Tuesday, November 4, at 3:00 p.m. CT? Could the result of this Sunday’s game aganst the Cincinnati Bengals factor into any possible deals? *UPDATE: The Bears won and are now (5-3), but they lost […]

Stock up, stock down: Bears-Bengals review

The Chicago Bears actually won a wild game that required scoring over 45 points. It’s truly a new era for the Bears. The defense is the problem, but the offense is carrying the weight. Overall, it’s far from perfect, but the Bears are 5-3 nearly halfway through the season. Above .500 after Halloween. That’s progress. […]

10 Thoughts on the NFL: Bears are the new Cardiac Kids, Jayden Daniels hurt again, and more

1. No one cares if the Bengals’ defense is trash or if Colston Loveland only scored that game-winning touchdown because of bad tackling. That game-winning throw by Caleb Williams was immaculate—possibly the most “superstar” throw we’ve seen from him in the NFL, considering the circumstances. Enjoy it, and enjoy these cardiac Chicago Bears being the […]

Week 10 WCG NFL Power Rankings

Are you not entertained?! For what feels like the ninth consecutive week, the NFL was must-see television with multiple high-scoring games that came down to the final seconds, including the league’s marquee game of the week with the Chiefs and Bills. For the first time in three weeks, we’ve got a shakeup at the top. […]