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Bears vs. Falcons: How to watch and listen, previews, odds, and more
The (3-2) Chicago Bears face the (2-3) Atlanta Falcons in exciting Week 6 NFL action, and if you missed it, the Bears get starting quarterback Caleb Williams back. This will be his first action since injuring his hamstring in Week 2, but he had a spirited workout last week before the game in Green Bay […]
All NFC North teams are above .500; Bears 5th-best NFC Playoff odds
The fickle nature of these SB Nation Reacts confidence polls are the same for all 32 fan bases. Our favorite team wins, and we’re riding high. It’s all sunshine and rainbows. But our favorite team loses, and the sky is falling. It’s all doom and gloom. A division loss just exacerbates the doom, and when […]
Chicago Bears activate Kyler Gordon, Dayo Odeyingbo to injured reserve
The Chicago Bears announced several roster moves today, including activating defensive back Kyler Gordon from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Gordon has not played this season while rehabbing a calf injury he suffered in the offseason. He was in the midst of his 21-day practice window and was a full participant for all 9 […]
Bears-Falcons Franchise Connections
Going into their Week 6 matchup on Sunday, the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons have faced off against each other 30 times. It’s been a pretty even history between the two franchises, as the Bears have the slight 16-14 series lead since the first time they squared off against each other in 1966. Each week […]
Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons: Week 6 Players to Watch
Well that sucked. Last week I discussed which Packer players to watch and I greatly hope there aren’t as many Falcons jumping off the screen like there were Cheeseheads in Lambeau. Remember, in this weekly series, I’m featuring one player from the Chicago Bears opponent on each side of the ball who I think will […]
Bears Discussion: Falcons preview, 2027 NFL Draft WR prospects, DFS, and more
After a disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers last week, the 3-2 Chicago Bears have a massive opportunity to get back on track with their Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The game will likely mark the return of quarterback Caleb Williams, who missed each of the previous three games due […]
Chicago Bears Week 6 Flashbacks: A meltdown, a milestone, and a breakout
1. 2006, Bears @ Cardinals: They Are Who We Thought They Were! October 16, 2006 | Bears win 24-23 There are weird wins, and then there is what happened in Arizona on Monday Night Football in 2006. The Bears entered Week 6 undefeated at 5-0 and looking like one of the best teams in football. […]
NFL predictions: Bears will bounce back big against the Falcons
I know some Chicago Bears fans are down after that loss to the Green Bay Packers, but was Week 1 really that long ago? Are we letting the game in the pouring rain and three straight starts by backup quarterbacks cloud our outlook for the Bears? After an offseason of real hope, hype, and anticipation, […]
Is Chicago Bears’ secondary the team’s biggest concern?
The latest Bears Banter podcast has dropped! A few issues delayed the podcast this week, but we persevered and have one for you! Our guest this week is Brendan Sugrue, the assistant editor of Bears Wire, who had great opinions on so many topics. After a rough loss to the Packers, the Bears sit at […]
Bears vs. Falcons Injury Report: Caleb Williams is Questionable
The Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons have released their game-day injury reports, and there’s good news for both starting quarterbacks. Chicago’s Caleb Williams (hamstring) logged a third straight full practice, while Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr. also practiced fully all week after leaving his last game with a rib injury. However, the Bears list Williams […]
Bears at Falcons Q&A: Caleb back? Can the Bears stop Bijan and Drake?
We are back with our 5-question series, and this time we spoke with a real person! Last week, of course, our friends at ACME Packing Company couldn’t be reached to participate in a Q&A, so we did one with AI. This week, the Bears head to Atlanta to face the Falcons. This week, we spoke […]
Bears-Falcons: Offensive fireworks key to Chicago victory
The Chicago Bears are hitting the road for the second straight week. On Sunday, they will face the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have unlocked their offense with the return of quarterback Michael Penix. He has the offense humming with the help of playmakers Bijan Robinson and Drake London. It will be a game of draftmates. […]
A Possible Approach to the NFL Trade Deadline for the Chicago Bears
Introduction The Chicago Bears need to pursue a number of aggressive trades to build up the defense and the run game before the November trade deadline. To be clear, this is not because trading premium picks for defenders is a smart team-building strategy. It usually is not, as indicated by a number of recent trades […]
Chicago Bears News: Caleb Williams practices, speaks about injury
Caleb Williams was full-on at practice today, and he met with the press (in the quarterback slot where starters usually are scheduled) to talk about his injury and his near-future prospects. He also discussed being dissed by a lot of people for being upset when he was injured, mentioning he didn’t know if it was […]
Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos Open Thread!
Welp, better late than never! Back again like it never left! An open thread to discuss the Thursday Night Football game tailored specifically for our Windy City Gridiron members! The NFL Feed still has its own discussion post if you want to chop it up with fans of the other 31 teams, but if you […]
2026 NFL QB Rankings- Quarter Pole Edition
It’s the second installment of our 2026 quarterback rankings. We released our first set of rankings before the season started, and this second article comes out roughly 25% into the season. We will update this again at the midway point, 75% through the season, and at the end of the season. As always, critical to […]
Week 6 NFL Game Preview: Chicago Bears vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Chicago Bears look to rebound from an ugly, humiliating loss to the Green Bay Packers while going on the road for the second straight week. This time, they should get starting QB Caleb Williams back. But he’s going to have a fight on his hands. The Atlanta Falcons have an explosive offense with stars […]
Bears Over Beers: Caleb Williams Revenge Tour Loading
Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they catch up once again and get ready for the latest Bears game of the regular season! Caleb Williams looks primed to return this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan and Bryan discuss Caleb’s possible […]
Tyson Bagent Week 5 QB Grade: Bears @ Packers Film Breakdown
Well, remember last week when I ended this article by asking which version of Tyson Bagent would show up at Lambeau Field? We got our answer. And unfortunately, it was about as bad as it could have been. There was actually quite a bit of optimism surrounding the Bears entering Week 5. Chicago had won […]
Chicago Bears’ Rookie Safety Dillon Thieneman is ‘All Ball’
On a special Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll caught up with Coach Jake Gilbert, the former Head Coach at Westfield High, where Chicago Bears rookie safety Dillon Thieneman attended and played football. Thieneman started varsity as a freshman, and Coach Gilbert shared stories about the start of his career, the recruiting process, how recruiting services […]
Chicago Bears News: Positive news on potential Caleb Williams availability Sunday
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson had some positive sounding news about Caleb Williams yesterda, but the word on the condition of Kyle Monangai’s status isn’t nearly as positive. As for Kyler Gordon’s availability for this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons? Still up in the air. Share your thoughts in Windy City Gridiron in the […]
Bears offense searching for consistency
After a brutal loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson emphasized one issue the offense continues to face: a lack of consistency. With Caleb Williams sidelined, Johnson noted the unit’s struggles have varied from week to week, ranging from red-zone issues to three-and-outs and turnovers. “As a […]
Bears vs. Falcons Injury Report: Caleb Williams Full Participant
The Chicago Bears will take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday, and the teams have issued their first official injury reports for week six. The Bears did not hold a typical practice on Wednesday, so the initial report is based on a walk-thru. The biggest news, as first revealed by head coach Ben Johnson during […]
Are you down on the 2026 outlook after the Bears’ loss to the Packers?
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. Welp, the Chicago Bears were without Caleb Williams again, and they fell to the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field on Sunday. In the three games […]
Chicago Bears Pass Protection Analysis on the Sacks Allowed vs Packers
In hindsight, the Chicago Bears probably should have started the 38-year-old veteran quarterback in a divisional road game instead of a player making just his sixth career start. Chances are it wouldn’t have mattered, because the Green Bay Packers’ offense was locked in, but Case Keenum has been there, done that, having played plenty of […]
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