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The Bears are backsliding toward a remarkable opportunity. Were the season to end today, they’d draft first overall — a product of the Panthers, owners of the worst record in the NFL, having traded them the pick — and at No. 5.

Unless something changes, they’ll likely have to promote at least one receiver from the practice squad Saturday.

The best kicker in franchise history, who announced his retirement Wednesday, has a special connection with Chicago that goes beyond his 11-year playing career. He gets it. He gets Bears fans. And he gets what it means to be a Bear.

The Lions went looking for a head coach in January 2021. What they found was a culture.

Detroit Lions final injury report for Week 14 vs. the Chicago Bears

Mooney has just 351 yards and one touchdown with five games left this season.

The Bears are now the prohibitive favorite to land the top pick.

The Patriots and Steelers had the lowest point total since 1993 (30.5) and the over hit at halftime of Thursday night’s Patriots-Steelers game, though the outcome wasn’t necessarily advantageous for either team. After a 21–18 road win, New England is now tied with the Cardinals for the second-worst ...

Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are both tough to sack, so whichever team gets to the opposing quarterback the most might have an edge.