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Bears vs. Eagles Injury Report: Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon Full Participants

As the Chicago Bears prepare for their 12th game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, the first official team injury reports for week 13 have been released. Altogether, six Bears were listed as DNP (did not practice) on Wednesday, including: LB T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), LB Ruben Hyppolite II (shoulder), OL Luke Newman […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

5 Bears scouting reports from win over Steelers

The Bears continued their winning ways on Sunday, defeating the Steelers 31-28 in a tight matchup that saw Chicago improve to 8-3 in front of their home crowd. As the close score and high-scoring point would leave one to believe, it wasn’t a flawless performance from the Bears by any means in Week 12. The […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Hot Take Tuesday: Bring on the gauntlet!

The Chicago Bears are 8-3. Eight wins, three losses. Every time I type it, I need to let it wash over me. Right now, reality is bliss. It’s been a glorious three months for the Chicago Bears. They’ve won 8 of 9. Good, Better, Best is taking over the NFL, Caleb Williams continues to look […]

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3 months ago | 0 reads

Week 13 Poll: Are the Bears trending up this week?

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. Heading into Week 13, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Caleb Williams Stat Tracker Week 12

Caleb Williams finished off another Chicago Bears win with 19/35 passing for 239 yards, 3 TDs and no interceptions. For his career, Williams is up to 36 TD passes and 10 interceptions over 922 passes. Career TD:INT ratio of 3.6 would place him second all-time if he had enough attempts to quality (1500 min). It […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Stock up, stock down: Bears-Steelers review

With one game left in November, the Chicago Bears are 8-3. That alone is worth celebrating. Don’t let the opponents’ records bring down the celebration. Don’t let the haters and box score-watchers bring you down. The Bears are in first place in the NFC North. The other teams aren’t because they haven’t won enough games. […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Caleb Williams’ completion percentage is low, but context is key

As of this writing, Caleb Williams has a completion percentage of only 59.2% in 2025. Among the 34 qualified quarterbacks by Pro Football Reference, it’s the second-lowest completion rate in the NFL. Only J.J. McCarthy has a lower completion percentage than Williams coming out of Week 12, and it’s a far cry from the 70% […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Week 13 WCG NFL Power Rankings

Although it might be hard to believe, the NFL regular season is six games away from coming to an end. The playoff push for over half the league is in full swing, and teams are starting to play like it. With a three-game Thanksgiving slate, followed by a marquee matchup on Black Friday, football and […]

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3 months ago | 0 reads

The Bear’s Den, November 25, 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 […]

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3 months ago | 0 reads

NFC Playoff Picture: Chicago Bears still the NFC’s three seed

With their last three wins coming against teams currently in NFC playoff spots, the Los Angeles Rams are playing outstanding football. Their six-game winning streak is the best in the Conference, and L.A. quarterback Matthew Stafford is the current favorite for NFL MVP. With a better conference record, the Philadelphia Eagles have the edge over […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

Benchmarking Da Bears: Week 12

When the WCG team was asked to make our record predictions following the 2025 NFL schedule release, I wanted to take a cautious approach to the season, despite feeling optimistic about the coaching staff and the new additions to the roster. I’d simply been burnt by this team hanging the “offseason champs” banner too many […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Bear & Balanced: Bears Backups Step Up to Beat the Steelers

The Chicago Bears caught a break when Aaron Rodgers’ left wrist prevented him from suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the Steelers caught a break when Chicago’s Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon remained on injured reserve after practicing in full on Friday. The Steelers also benefited from the Bears’ injuries to starters Theo Benedet, […]

3 months ago | 0 reads

Bears vs. Steelers Game Balls: The Defense Steps Up

The Chicago Bears earned another victory on Sunday, bringing their win total to eight for the first time since 2020. This time, it was a 31-28 victory at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was more of the same for the Steelers, a team that has only walked away with a victory in Chicago once […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

10 Bears Takes Following a Second Four-Game Winning Streak This Year

The Cardiac Bears strike again! Although most headlines about this game focused on the status of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation, history told us it would be a close game until the end. Well, history did not lead us astray, even if some fans wish the Bears would develop a better habit for closing out […]

3 months ago | 1 read

Bears vs Steelers: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more

The most impressive thing about the Chicago Bears is that, even though they’re tied for the second-best record in the NFC at (8-3), they can be even better. There’s so much more room for the offense to grow, and the defense should be getting healthier for the playoff push. This has been an opportunistic team […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Windy City Honors: Chicago Bears Week 12 Superlatives

The Chicago Bears were back at Soldier Field today on Sunday, facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bears continue finding a way to win each week, pulling off a 31-28 win against the Steelers and moving to 8-3 on the season. The Bears have been a fun team to watch every week as they […]

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3 months ago | 1 read

It’s a Bears Win Den! November 24, 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 […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

‘Chicago found themselves one hell of a head coach’

The Chicago Bears need just one more win in their last six games to ensure their first winning record since 2018. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Chicago is not only in the playoff mix, but they’re in the three seed atop the NFC North, and they control their playoff destiny. The Bears are […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chicago Bears Week 12 Notes: It Takes a Village

Despite several starters out due to injury on defense in this one, the Chicago Bears gutted out a hard-fought win against the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers. Let’s get right to my notes. Offense: Defense: Special Teams: Be sure to check out my postgame pod, filling in for Jacob Infante for some immediate reactions after the […]

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3 months ago | 0 reads

NFL Week 13 Odds: Eagles favored over Bears on Black Friday

The Chicago Bears play in the City of Brotherly Love on Black Friday against the Philadelphia Eagles, and just as no one predicted when the schedule was announced, it’ll be the first-place (8-3) Bears looking to keep it going vs the first-place (8-3) Eagles. Our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook have the defending Super Bowl champion […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Bears beat Steelers in relatively normal game, improve to 8-3!

Through ten games, the Chicago Bears have been remarkable at finding ways to win. To this point, it has been against less talented competition. That changed as they entered Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with 6 of their final 7 games against teams with winning records. The Bears were without starting defensive players Jaylon […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Chicago Bears vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Open Thread

The Chicago Bears, currently the three seed in the NFC, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the fourth-seeded AFC team, meet up in a battle of division leaders today, but this one won’t feel like an interconference game to the Soldier Field faithful. Former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be on the sideline with a wrist injury […]

3 months ago | 1 read

WCG Predicts: Chicago Bears vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Chicago Bears fans have had this one circled on the schedule for some time, as Chicago would host Aaron Rodgers in an opposing team’s uniform, perhaps for the last time in his career.  To say that many Bears fans were looking for a little payback against the quarterback who famously said “I own you” to […]

3 months ago | 3 reads