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Gridiron Time Machine: 5 Bears Week 10 Flashbacks

1.) 1977, Bears Vs. Vikings: The original flu game; Walter Payton breaks single game rushing record in win Yes, before Michael Jordan dropped 38 points against the Utah Jazz in game 5 of the 1997 NBA finals, Walter Payton had his own flu game. In week 10 of the 1977 NFL season, the 4-5 Chicago […]

Bears vs Giants: Complete Week 10 Live Story Stream Coverage

Follow along with all our pre- and post-game content related to the Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants game in the story stream below, and be sure to subscribe to our 2nd City Gridiron podcast and YouTube channels so you never miss a thing. The Chicago Bears haven’t been three games over .500 since 2020, when they last made […]

Ben Johnson’s praise of DJ Moore speaks volumes during up-and-down season

It’s been an uneven year for Bears star receiver DJ Moore, with just 403 yards and a touchdown through eight games. But Moore’s head coach, Ben Johnson, doesn’t seem to be losing faith in him. In fact, as the rookie coach told reporters during press availability on Friday, Moore’s perception within the building appears to […]

New York Giants at Chicago Bears: 3 Props to Play

The Chicago Bears won a wild one last Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, which resulted in the Bears amassing over 500 yards of offense and 47 points scored. When that happens, and you are a prop better that loves to bet overs, you are going to have a good week, and that’s exactly what we […]

Bears vs. Giants: Keys to a victory

The weather is turning and it’s getting colder. That means the football is becoming more important. November is when the playoff picture starts taking shape and teams really separate themselves. The Giants are already contemplating their future, who will return next year, and what kind of rebuild they are going for. Questions that a year […]

Bears vs Giants Injury Report: Chicago’s T.J. Edwards had hand surgery, New York has 6 out

The final game-day injury reports have been released by the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants ahead of their game this Sunday, and the Bears will be without linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), cornerback Josh Blackwell (concussion), defensive end Dominique Robinson (ankle), and wideout Jahdae Walker (concussion). Head coach Ben Johnson said that Edwards had […]

Bears Big Plays Tracker Week 9

Modern football is all about big plays and as a companion piece to the STEP Differential, I’m tracking the Bears big plays all year in this Infogram: Chicago Bears 2025 STEP Differential TrackerInfogram Last year’s tracker is on the second page. Remember that you can click into the tabs on the lower left to see […]

Could this EDGE prospect help the Chicago Bears solve their pass-rush problem?

As fun as it would’ve been to see the Bears make a major move in the pass-rush department at the trade deadline, their instinct to take a seven-round-pick flyer on former No. 32 overall pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka was the wise thing to do. Chicago is (hopefully) at the beginning of its ascent into a contender, […]

The Bear’s Den, November 7, 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 […]

Chicago Bears Roster Moves: Amen Ogbongbemiga activated

Earlier today, the Chicago Bears announced that linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga was activated from injured reserve, while waiving linebacker Carl Jones Jr. in a corresponding move. Ogbongbemiga has yet to play in a game this year after being placed on IR before the season started with a knee injury. In 2024, his first in Chicago, he […]

Week 10 NFL TV Schedule: Thursday Night Football Open Thread

We’re past the halfway point of the season, and Week 10 is upon us! This will be your open thread to talk about all the games from Thursday to Sunday morning, all afternoon through the evening, and then back here for Monday Night Football. For the TV broadcast maps to determine if these games are […]

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Bear Bones: Getting you ready for Bears vs Giants

We have a brand-new Bear Bones podcast with host Dr. Mason West and his special guest, our host of Making Monsters, Taylor Doll, previewing all the latest on the upcoming Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants game. The Bears have another lengthy injury list, so Mason will give his best guess on whether the players […]

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 […]