Bears try to regroup from back-to-back losses when they host Patriots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bears try to regroup from back-to-back losses when they host Patriots

Associated Press  

New England at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Bears by 6 1/2. Stats and stuff New England is tied with six teams for the NFL’s worst record at 2-7.. Maye’s 95 yards rushing last week were third most for a QB in team history, but outside of their quarterback, the Patriots totaled 15 yards on 12 carries.. CB Marcus Jones has been making an impact on special teams, returning a punt 44 yards last week after running one back 62 yards the previous game against the New York Jets.. Chicago’s wins are against teams with a combined 10-24 record — Tennessee, the Los Angeles Rams, Carolina and Jacksonville.. The Bears gave up 213 yards rushing last week, the most they’ve allowed since Detroit ran for 265 on Jan. 1, 2023.. 9 pick had 112 yards in a Week 3 loss at Indianapolis.. TE Cole Kmet wasn’t targeted last week and had just one pass thrown his way — a 14-yard reception — in the previous game at Washington. Williams threw for 304 yards and two scores against Carolina in Week 5 — the Bears’ most recent game in Chicago.

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Bears fall flat in their first game under interim coach Thomas Brown
2 weeks ago

Bears fall flat in their first game under interim coach Thomas Brown

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Chicago Bears responded to the first in-season coach firing in franchise history with a dud. “We got our butts kicked,” interim coach Thomas Brown said in his first game in place of the fired Matt Eberflus. “There’s no other way to say it.” Eberflus was fired on Nov. 29 after a string of bad late-game …

Bears bring an interim coach into their meeting against the struggling 49ers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bears bring an interim coach into their meeting against the struggling 49ers

Associated Press  

Chicago at San Francisco Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: 49ers by 4. Key injuries WRs Keenan Allen and DJ Moore, RBs D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson, DB Elijah Hicks and OL Ryan Bates all missed practice on Wednesday for Chicago.. San Francisco DE Nick Bosa and LT Trent Williams are in danger of missing their third straight …

Special teams miscues prove costly for Bears in overtime loss to Vikings
4 weeks ago

Special teams miscues prove costly for Bears in overtime loss to Vikings

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Cairo Santos had a field goal blocked — again. Santos’ blocked field goal and Carter’s turnover were part of another sloppy performance for Chicago in its fifth consecutive loss. They were in position to beat Green Bay last weekend before Santos’ 46-yard field goal attempt was blocked on the final play of the Packers’ 20-19 win. “Had the …

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games
1 month ago

Darnold, Vikings face Bears, looking to extend win streak to 4 games

Associated Press  

Minnesota at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 4 1/2. The Bears could be without RB D’Andre Swift, who missed practice Wednesday.. LG Teven Jenkins did not play against Green Bay after leaving a Week 10 loss to New England.. LG Ryan Bates left last week’s game.. S Elijah Hicks was hurt against Green Bay. …

Bears’ Eberflus stands by decision not to run another play prior to blocked FG against Packers
1 month ago

Bears’ Eberflus stands by decision not to run another play prior to blocked FG against Packers

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — A day later, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus stood by his decision to let the clock wind down rather than run another play prior to a last-second field goal attempt against Green Bay. The Bears ended a chaotic week in which they fired their offensive coordinator with their fourth straight loss, falling 20-19 to the Packers …

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for
1 month ago

2024 NFL Week 11: Sunday’s standout games and what to look out for

CNN  

CNN — Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season is here and the race for the playoff spots are beginning to heat up. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The two teams will face off again in Week 16 to offer Sunday’s loser the chance at redemption, but in terms of mid-season momentum, Week 11’s clash could be vital. ET Week 11’s game …

QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears
1 month, 1 week ago

QB Love, Packers look to keep pace in tight NFC North, continue dominance of struggling Bears

Associated Press  

Green Bay at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Packers 4-5; Bears 4-4-1 Series record: Packers lead 107-95-6 Last meeting: Packers beat Bears 17-9 in Green Bay, Wis., on Jan. 7, 2024. Jones has missed the past two games, and Wright sat out last week.. DE Montez Sweat and special …

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes win over Bears can be template for the rest of the season
1 month, 1 week ago

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes win over Bears can be template for the rest of the season

Associated Press  

Jerod Mayo has vowed the second half of the Patriots’ season will be focused on making positive steps toward the future. His team continued to make good on that pledge, bouncing back from an overtime loss at Tennessee last week with a 19-3 dismantling of the host Chicago Bears that the first-year coach compared to the Patriots’ season-opening win at …

Drake Maye gets the better of Caleb Williams as sack-happy Patriots beat Bears 19-3
1 month, 1 week ago

Drake Maye gets the better of Caleb Williams as sack-happy Patriots beat Bears 19-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The New England Patriots had Caleb Williams on the run and his receivers locked down right from the start. Maye led five scoring drives and the Patriots sacked Williams a season-high nine times, helping New England come away with the win after losing seven of eight. “They get after you.” As if losing at Washington on a Hail …

Bears have back-to-back losses and are at a potential tipping point heading into game vs. Patriots
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bears have back-to-back losses and are at a potential tipping point heading into game vs. Patriots

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears are at a potential tipping point with back-to-back losses heading into their game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. “We have to win this game to get back on track and get above.500 again.” Chicago simply can’t afford to stumble against the Patriots in a game featuring quarterbacks drafted with two of …

Murray's Passing Domination Fuels Cardinals' Comeback Against Bears
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Murray's Passing Domination Fuels Cardinals' Comeback Against Bears

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals are locked in a thrilling battle for first place in the NFC North. The Bears hold a slight edge after a hard-fought 4-3 victory in Chicago. Montez Sweat, Braxton Jones, and Bill Murray left their mark for the Bears, while Kyler Murray continues to impress for the Cardinals. The Bears' offense shines with Caleb …

Bears' Passing Explosion vs. Commanders: Can Chicago Extend Their Winning Streak?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bears' Passing Explosion vs. Commanders: Can Chicago Extend Their Winning Streak?

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears are looking to extend their winning streak to 4 games against the Washington Commanders in a crucial NFC North matchup. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, but the Bears' experience and home-field advantage give them the edge. The Bears' offense has shown flashes of brilliance, with quarterback Caleb Williams playing a key role in the offense's …

Williams, Bears look to build on progress when they host Panthers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Williams, Bears look to build on progress when they host Panthers

Associated Press  

Carolina at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Bears by 3 1/2 Series record: Bears lead 8-4. Series notes The Panthers’ lone win in Chicago came during the divisional round of the 2005 playoffs when WR Steve Smith set franchise playoff records, hauling in 12 receptions for 218 yards and two touchdowns.. The Panthers averaged just 13.9 …

Bears' Explosive Offense Showing Signs of Life
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bears' Explosive Offense Showing Signs of Life

Associated Press  

The Chicago Bears' offense is showing signs of life after making numerous changes on the offensive side in the offseason. The Bears' 24-18 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday was a good example of their improved efficiency and explosiveness. The Bears had to rally against Tennessee without an offensive touchdown in the opener and won 24-17. They're scoring …

Williams, Bears look to stop skid while Rams hope to build on dramatic win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams, Bears look to stop skid while Rams hope to build on dramatic win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Bears by 1½. 1 overall draft pick showed some progress last week when he threw for a Bears rookie record of 363 yards. … The Bears could have all their top playmakers available, with six-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen returning to practice on a limited basis …

Lions, Bears meet again after Detroit’s wild rally for win 3 weeks ago
1 year ago

Lions, Bears meet again after Detroit’s wild rally for win 3 weeks ago

Associated Press  

DETROIT at CHICAGO Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. Rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs has joined Najee Harris, Saquon Barkley, Marcus Allen and Joe Cribbs as the only players in league history to run for 600 yards and five TDs and catch 40-plus catches through the first 10 games of a career.. Bruce Irvin, a 36-year-old edge rusher, had a sack in …

Bears can bask in win during bye week, though big questions remain to be answered
1 year ago

Bears can bask in win during bye week, though big questions remain to be answered

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears squeezed past the Minnesota Vikings on a last-second field goal Monday night and then basked in a rare victory heading into their open week. Coach Matt Eberflus gave the game ball to the entire team as general manager Ryan Poles stood by his side and president Kevin Warren looked on. There are big …

Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs
1 year ago

Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Chicago Bears finally won one of these up-for-grab games after all those painful finishes. Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the night after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of Joshua Dobbs in a defense-dominated 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. …

Mired in chaos off the field and winless on it, the Bears visit Washington hoping to spring an upset
1 year, 2 months ago

Mired in chaos off the field and winless on it, the Bears visit Washington hoping to spring an upset

Associated Press  

Ron Rivera understands what the Chicago Bears are going through. “When you lose, we’ve lost a couple games here this year, for me, everybody has frustrations,” said Matt Eberflus, who has lost more than a couple of games — 18 of 21 games actually — since taking over as Chicago’s coach. “We’ve got a lot of games in front of …

Questionable decisions by Bears coaching staff play a role in heartbreaking loss to Broncos
1 year, 2 months ago

Questionable decisions by Bears coaching staff play a role in heartbreaking loss to Broncos

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Bears coach Matt Eberflus praised his team’s passion and energy. He said the team’s execution was “really good in spots,” and that was “a big improvement.” He pointed to what he called “a lot good moments in there.” It was quite the take on Chicago’s 14th consecutive loss dating to last season, one in which the Bears blew …

At 0-3 after a week of bad news, the Bears are in crisis mode
1 year, 2 months ago

At 0-3 after a week of bad news, the Bears are in crisis mode

Associated Press  

Consider it a crisis for the Chicago Bears. You’ve gotta have belief in the coaches, belief in the players, belief in the man sitting next to you and the work that we put in every single day and knowing that we’re gonna get better and knowing that history shows you that in the NFL, if you do that, if you’re …

Bears wrap up dismal week with disappointing performance in 41-10 loss in KC
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears wrap up dismal week with disappointing performance in 41-10 loss in KC

Associated Press  

— The Chicago Bears could have turned around what had been a miserable week with 60 minutes of inspired football Sunday. But things went sideways Wednesday, when Williams abruptly resigned “to take care of my health and family,” keeping the Bears short-handed while they prepared for one of the league’s best offenses. “Everybody’s got to take a hard look at …

Allen, Bills look to lock up AFC East title against Bears
1 year, 11 months ago

Allen, Bills look to lock up AFC East title against Bears

Associated Press  

BUFFALO at CHICAGO Saturday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bills by 10 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Bills 6-8; Bears 5-8-1. The wintry elements didn’t limit the Bills quarterback from enjoying his 20th passing game of at least 300 yards against Miami, and neither should a Bears defense that gave up 315 yards to Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts last weekend. …

Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30
2 years, 1 month ago

Lions overcome big effort by Fields, beat Bears 31-30

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Detroit Lions looked as if they were on their way to another loss trailing by 14 points in the fourth quarter. Jamaal Williams scored on a 1-yard run in the closing minutes, Jared Goff threw for 236 yards and a touchdown, and Detroit overcame another dazzling effort by Chicago’s Justin Fields to beat the Bears 31-30 on …

NFL: Justin Fields, Bears score 23 straight points to beat Patriots
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL: Justin Fields, Bears score 23 straight points to beat Patriots

LA Times  

The clock was running down in the second quarter and the pocket was collapsing around Justin Fields, with one defender coming at him from the right, another circling around on his left, and a third coming straight at him. Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown and ran for 82 yards and another score Monday night, converting five third …

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss
2 years, 2 months ago

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields was feeling it physically and mentally after a third straight loss. The Chicago Bears’ quarterback vented following a 12-7 loss to the struggling Washington Commanders, frustrated by missed opportunities and a little banged up to add to his misery. “He’s a little bit sore today,” coach Matt Eberflus said Friday. “But he’ll be OK.” …

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had no interest in reflection, still stung by several narrow losses in his eighth year that kept his team out of the playoffs and rendered irrelevant this season-ending win over Chicago. Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a Vikings comeback to beat the Bears …

Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24
2 years, 11 months ago

Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Nearly a year after he last took a snap in a game, Nick Foles showed he still has some of that Super Bowl MVP talent in his right arm. Jimmy Graham caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Foles with 1:01 remaining, Damiere Byrd made an acrobatic reception for the 2-point conversion, and the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle …

Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race
4 years ago

Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — David Montgomery burst through a big hole in the defense and carried most of Minnesota’s secondary with him across the goal line. “The last time we played them they didn’t score a touchdown on us defensively,” coach Mike Zimmer said, “and this week we couldn’t slow them down.” Chicago punted only once, on the opening possession. BIG DIFFERENCE …

Are the Bears elite? At 4-1, they’re utterly unpredictable: Postgame Pompei
4 years, 2 months ago

Are the Bears elite? At 4-1, they’re utterly unpredictable: Postgame Pompei

New York Times  

The Bears are not an elite team like the Chiefs, Packers, Ravens or Seahawks. • When Nagy calls for a pass on second-and-9 with 1:28 remaining with the Bears in range for the game-winning field goal, somebody on the sideline needs to tell him that’s the wrong call. • The Bears don’t have many great cornerbacks in their 101 years, …

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