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?

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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 success. The defense, led by Bobby Wagner, has been a force, forcing turnovers and limiting scoring opportunities. The Bears have momentum on their side, having won three games in a row and holding a winning streak against teams with a combined record of 6-20. The Commanders, on the other hand, are struggling to find consistency on offense, with quarterback Marcus Mariota facing questions about his health and experience. The Bears hold a significant advantage in this matchup, and they will be looking to capitalize on any mistakes the Commanders make. The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams' playoff aspirations.

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The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

The Bears look for an interim coach bump when they visit the struggling 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Once-promising seasons hit new lows for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers last week. The two reeling teams will try to get back on track on Sunday when the Bears visit the 49ers in Chicago’s first game under interim coach Thomas Brown. “It’s just been a rocky mountain for real with the injuries and other …

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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

Commanders Aim to Sweep Giants, Seek First Win Since 2021
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Commanders Aim to Sweep Giants, Seek First Win Since 2021

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The Washington Commanders will look to improve to 7-2 after a thrilling Hail Mary win against the New York Giants. Despite Daniel's sore ribs, the Commanders gained 425 yards and held the ball for over 37 minutes. The Giants, on the other hand, were held scoreless for most of the game and were unable to score a touchdown despite having …

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

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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

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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

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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 …

Cal looks to build on strong finish in 2023 as the Golden Bears begin 1st season in ACC
4 months ago

Cal looks to build on strong finish in 2023 as the Golden Bears begin 1st season in ACC

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Golden Bears had a strong finish to their final season in the Pac-12, winning their final three regular-season games to go to a bowl game for the first time since 2019. Now coach Justin Wilcox’s team will try to carry that over into a season …

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

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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

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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

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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. …

What can Bears accomplish in final 7 games? QB, head coach, free-agent decisions loom
1 year, 1 month ago

What can Bears accomplish in final 7 games? QB, head coach, free-agent decisions loom

New York Times  

In a team meeting Monday, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus talked to players about what worked in their three wins over the past six weeks. With seven games to go, here are seven things the Bears’ decision-makers can accomplish. No organization wants to go through a coaching change after two seasons, but over the next seven games — like at …

Bears and Panthers meet in a matchup between teams with 2 of the NFL’s 5 worst records
1 year, 1 month ago

Bears and Panthers meet in a matchup between teams with 2 of the NFL’s 5 worst records

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CAROLINA at CHICAGO Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime BETTING LINE: Bears by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. Several other key defensive players are on injured reserve, leaving the Panthers thin on that side of the ball.. Bears S Jaquan Brisker returns after missing the past two games with a concussion and illness.. RB Khalil Herbert, WR Equanimeous St. …

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 …

Standig: Commanders need more from their defense to have successful season
1 year, 2 months ago

Standig: Commanders need more from their defense to have successful season

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Commanders vs. Bears on Thursday Night Football No rule states an NFL team will win when its offense scores at least 30 points. Defensive end Chase Young effectively summed up the outing: “Didn’t make enough plays.” That happens. “I think there’s a lot put on those guys just because of being draft picks,” Rivera …

The Commanders gave up more than 30 points again. The defense needs to be better against the Bears
1 year, 2 months ago

The Commanders gave up more than 30 points again. The defense needs to be better against the Bears

Associated Press  

Sam Howell quieted some of the criticism he has been getting in recent weeks, even in a loss. I would’ve liked to win the game for us, as well.” Thanks to some much-needed run-pass balance, the Commanders converted 47% of their third-down opportunities, up from 11% against the Bills. Rivera said offensive players were tired and doesn’t think he would’ve …

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 …

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 …

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?
2 years, 1 month ago

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?

New York Times  

You would never know the Bears are 3-6 this week. For example, here’s a look at the Bears’ personnel packages in the first six games — “11 personnel” is one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers. — Jason L. The Bears would be a strong candidate, and they’ll likely be one of the teams that can be …

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.” …

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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