Luther Burden III exploded for 130 yards and a touchdown on four catches before halftime as the Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 30–24. The rookie’s early burst set the tone, but he vanished in the second half while teammates Colston Loveland (seven catches, 69 yards, TD) and Rome Odunze (four catches, 69 yards) carried the offense. Coach Ben Johnson praises Burden’s speed and intermediate‑route work, noting the Bears haven’t yet fully tapped his deep‑downfield potential. With 491 receiving yards through seven games, Burden’s half‑game heroics highlight both his impact and the broader, evolving Bears attack.
The Chicago Bears miss out on a trade for three‑time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner after the San Francisco 49ers secure him from the Indianapolis Colts, a setback for a team expected to be aggressive before the Nov. 10 deadline. Meanwhile, defensive end Montez Sweat returns from a two‑game suspension, having posted two sacks in five games, just in time for the Bears’ Week 8 Monday Night showdown with Seattle. Bears officials continue hunting defensive help, with Khalil Mack also linked to rival offers as Chicago pushes toward a Super Bowl bid.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson says wideout Luther Burden deserves more diverse looks, emphasizing his ability to attack at all three levels and urging the offense to get him the ball beyond screens. Defensive end Montez Sweat admits responsibility for an accidental failed drug test and aims to move forward. Lions tight end Sam LaPorta addresses recent comments, stressing his commitment to Detroit, family stability with a baby on the way, and his desire for fair compensation, while defending the media narrative. Vikings RB Aaron Jones is listed day‑to‑day after a Week 7 knee strain, and QB Kyler Murray praises the offense’s ball movement in the 16‑point win.
The Packers’ starting center Sean Rhyan suffers a high‑ankle sprain that will sideline him at least four weeks, but doctors don’t expect tightrope surgery, making his rehab less complex. The injury forces Green Bay to reshuffle its interior line as quarterback Jordan Love, who’s thrown for 387 yards vs Minnesota and 312 against Atlanta, relies on better protection. Love’s Week 5 performance against Chicago (80.6% completions, 367 yards, two TDs) highlights his role, yet the team must maintain line stability while Rhyan recovers. The lack of surgery offers a small boost amid ongoing offensive line challenges.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, whose team sits 4‑3 after a 30-24 Week 7 loss to the Bears, bluntly dismisses a leaked $250,000 NFL fine for his conduct toward officials. The penalty, linked to a Week 4 outburst during a 29-26 win over Buffalo where Vrabel received an unsportsmanlike conduct flag for profanity, is on hold pending his behavior for the rest of the season. Vrabel refuses comment, urging the league to handle it, and praises officials who communicate clearly. With the fine shared by Eagles’ Nick Sirianni and Jets’ Aaron Glenn, the Patriots now turn their focus to the upcoming game against Miami.
Caleb Williams helped the Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 30-24 in Week 7, keeping the team at 5‑2 and in the NFC divisional race. However, the NFL fined him $11,941 for an unauthorized gray Caddix logo on his black cleats worn in the Week 6 win over Atlanta. Caddix’s founder says the company will cover the fine and any future penalties, despite Williams having no endorsement deal. Barstool’s Dave Portnoy praised Williams’ play and quirky personality, while the quarterback eyes the upcoming matchup against Seattle.
The Chicago Bears, sitting 5-2 and ranked 18th in pass defense, are scouting defensive reinforcements before the trade deadline, likely targeting a defensive back or extra pass‑rush talent. Despite widespread speculation, the Bears will not pursue Raiders DE Maxx Crosby, who has recorded 18 tackles, 16 quarterback hits and two sacks in the first seven games of 2026. ESPN’s Adam Schefter, on the Pat McAfee Show, says Las Vegas values Crosby as the franchise’s "heart and soul" and isn’t likely to trade him for the offers on the table.
The 49ers beat the Bears to DeForest Buckner. Why Josh Sweat, with 57 career sacks and a deal through 2028, should be Chicago's next call at the deadline.
Montez Sweat is back for the Chicago Bears, but he is sorry he was suspended for two games after failing a performance-enhancing drug test.
The Chicago Bears, led by GM Ryan Poles, are eyed as a potential suitor for Indianapolis Colts veteran defensive tackle Grover Stewart ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Stewart, a 33‑year‑old nose tackle in the final year of his three‑year extension, has appeared in all seven games this season with 22 tackles, half a sack and a pass defended, and logged at least 15 pressures in each of the past six seasons. The Athletic’s trade board lists the Bears among several teams—Vikings, 49ers, Packers, Raiders and Giants—considering him, especially as the Colts appear to be selling assets after trading Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. With Chicago already moving players like Joey Porter Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr., fans wonder if the Bears will add Stewart to bolster their run defense.
With veteran tight end Cole Kmet set to miss the remainder of the season, the Chicago Bears must speed things up with Sam Roush's development.
The Chicago Bears climb to a top‑10 spot in week 8 power rankings after a 30‑24 Thursday night win over the New England Patriots. At the center is quarterback Caleb Williams, who posts a 71% completion rate, 8.2 yards per attempt and multiple jaw‑dropping throws, earning Top‑5 QB praise from analysts. Rookie safety Dillon Thieneman leads the defense with 47 tackles and a key interception, while the offense scores 30+ points in three of Williams’ four starts. Rankings vary—from #5 (The Athletic) to #13 (CBS Sports)—but most place the Bears at #7‑#9, highlighting a surge in both offense and defense.
Seven weeks into the 2026 season, rookie offensive lineman Walter Rouse is finding his footing after a whirlwind trade from the Vikings to the New England Patriots. The 6‑foot‑6, 322‑pound former Oklahoma tackle, a sixth‑round pick in 2024, has already stepped in as a right guard in Week 3 against Jacksonville, filled in at left guard versus the Jets in Week 6, and earned his first start against the Bears. With starters Greg Van Roten, Mike Onwenu and Alijah Vera‑Tucker on IR, Rouse could see significant snaps against Miami this Sunday. He says he’s becoming more comfortable at guard and is embracing a "next‑man‑up" mentality, preparing as if he were a starter.
Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins the show and opens the hour discussing the Patriots loss to the Bears on Thursday Night Football, and Drake Maye’s performance.
The Chicago Bears missed an opportunity to add a two-time All-Pro defensive tackle as the San Francisco 49ers landed DeForest Buckner.
The Chicago Bears miss out on two Indianapolis Colts stars ahead of the Oct. 10 trade deadline. Insider Jeremy Fowler says Chicago showed interest in offensive lineman Quenton Nelson, who ends up with Seattle, while Jordan Schultz reports the Bears also pursued defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who lands in San Francisco. The Bears remain active, with rumors linking them to edge rusher Khalil Mack and other defensive options as they search for help on both sides of the ball.
Tuesday’s NFL transaction roundup sees a flurry of practice‑squad moves and injury‑list updates across the league. The 49ers cut WR Malik Turner and add DT Kevin Givens, while the Bears drop DB Nick McCloud and promote RB Zavier Scott. The Bengals shift TE Erik All to IR, bring in Caden Prieskorn and Cam Grandy, and the Bills swap DT Austin Johnson and DB Anthony Kendall for LB Andre Jones and DB A.J. Woods. Notable trades include the Colts sending G Quenton Nelson to Seattle for 2027/2028 mid‑round picks, and the Seahawks later reacquiring him. Other key drops: RB Jaret Patterson (Browns), QB Brett Rypien (Buccaneers), and WR Montorie Foster (Seahawks) joining practice squads.
In the Oct. 27 episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast, Greg and Nick dissect Thursday’s 28‑17 loss to the Chicago Bears. They start with the latest Foxborough news, noting an injury update and the release of punter Bryce Barringer, then dive into defensive lapses and run‑game woes. After the break, they react to the Quenton Nelson trade—debating whether Greg would have approved and which roster players he’d flip for a run‑stuffing defensive lineman. The duo praise Drake Maye’s breakout performance against the Bears, while Greg slams A.J. Brown’s lackluster effort and warns about the Patriots’ ability to face elite quarterbacks.
The Chicago Bears reportedly had interest in Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, but both Pro Bowl stars are headed elsewhere after Tuesday's trades.
The Chicago Bears are heavily linked to Khalil Mack, but five alternative edge rushers could emerge as trade deadline targets.
The Chicago Bears are 5-2 and second in our NFC North power rankings through seven weeks, behind the 6-0 Minnesota Vikings and ahead of the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.
In just two games, Bears nickelback Kyler Gordon is already living up to Dennis Allen’s hype, posting a career‑high four sacks, two forced fumbles and five tackles for loss while allowing only two receptions for five yards in 48 defensive snaps. After limited action last season due to injuries, Gordon’s impact coincides with Chicago’s three wins, when the defense surrendered just 300 yards and 17.6 points per game. With the Seahawks looming and slot star Jaxon Smith‑Njigba on the field, Gordon could see his snaps rise to 50 on Monday night.
Before the Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots last Thursday, 30-24, Albert Breer of SI.com polled 17 coaches and executives from around the NFL about whether they'd prefer to build their franchise around Caleb Williams or Drake Maye.
The Chicago Bears cut veteran cornerback Nick McCloud after just two games in his second stint with the team, according to The 33rd Team. McCloud, a journeyman with 123 career tackles in 63 games and a recent fumble recovery, was signed to the active roster in early October. Meanwhile, the Bears added running back Zavier Scott from the practice squad, noting his five special‑teams tackles and a forced fumble. At 5‑2, Chicago eyes more roster moves before the NFL trade deadline ahead of its Nov. 2 matchup with Seattle.
The Seattle Seahawks bolster their depleted receiver group by signing former “Hard Knocks” standout Montorie Foster Jr. and rookie Malick Meiga to the practice squad after injuries to Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones Jr. Foster, who made the 53-man roster but was a healthy scratch for six games, returns after being waived for Anthony Bradford. Meiga, an undrafted Coastal Carolina product, re‑joins after a brief release. The moves come ahead of Monday night’s matchup with the Chicago Bears, who will focus on limiting Jaxon Smith‑Njigba.