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Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson leads the NFL with 124 receptions for 1,771 yards, with eight touchdowns. He faces a banged-up Bears secondary — Jaylon Johnson, Kindle Vildor, Jaylon Jones and Josh Blackwell are out and Kyler Gordon (groin) is questionable.

Chicago Sun-Times

Loss would be a win-win for Bears, Justin Fields

By sitting Fields, the Bears tacitly acknowledged reality — Fields’ health and the chance to get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft (or stay at No. 2) should be their priorities entering the final game of a 3-13 season.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Bears race to bottom, how much more valuable is the No. 1 pick?

The Bears can pick first if they lose and the Texans win Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

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How do the 2022 Bears compare with the worst teams in franchise history? A look at some of the ‘darkest and dreariest’ years.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears had just lost by 31 points to a division rival, one of what would become 13 losses in the season. In the Chicago Tribune the next day, the Bears coach was quoted as calling it “one of the darkest and dreariest days in Bear history.”

Chicago Tribune

Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Vikings Week 18 matchup w/Bears Wire

We spoke with Bears Wire to get the lowdown on the Vikings' NFC North Rivals

USA Today Sports Media Group

QB Justin Fields made Bears’ debacle of a season worth watching

But next season he must do much more. If he’s still a thrilling playmaker, but can’t do it consistently enough to be one of the most productive quarterbacks in the NFL, that won’t get the Bears where they want to go.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vikings vs. Bears: Week 18 staff preview and predictions

Our staff gives their predictions for the final regular season game of the season

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Vikings Chris Reed to start, plan to rotate out starters vs. Bears

After a rough outing on Sunday, Reed gets another chance

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Vikings vs. Bears final injury report: 2 out, 3 questionable

The Vikings officially have two out on Sunday

USA Today Sports Media Group

Backup QB will be important spot for Bears in 2023, so they can’t let this happen again

Instead, they should follow the model the Ravens have used behind Lamar Jackson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sam Farmer's Week 18 NFL picks

The Los Angeles Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last week's record 7-8 (.467); season 155-98-2 (.613). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-10 (.333); season 118-131-6…

Los Angeles Times

Bears notebook: Nathan Peterman ready for his close-up

The veteran back-up quarterback will make his fifth NFL start — and first since 2018 with the Bills when he lost to the Bears — in Sunday’s season finale against the Vikings. “It’s an awesome opportunity,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears QB Justin Fields ‘wants this to be his franchise’ — but he’ll sit Sunday

He’ll be just like everyone else in a half-filled Soldier Field: sitting and watching one-time third-stringer Nathan Peterman play quarterback in the season finale against the Vikings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Analyzing Bears’ final injury report for Week 18 against Vikings

We're breaking down the Bears' final injury report and game statuses ahead of Sunday's finale against the Vikings.

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Bears’ Jaquan Brisker, Chase Claypool available vs. Vikings; Kyler Gordon questionable

All three practiced Friday and could play in the season finale Sunday, unless the Bears opt hold them out.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears vs. Vikings game picks: Will Chicago’s losing streak reach 10 games?

Can Chicago snap their nine-game losing streak to close out 2022? Our Bears Wire staff share their game picks for Sunday's season finale.

Sports Illustrated

Hot Names to Watch As Potential Future NFL GMs

There are plenty of men and women rising through the ranks. Who could be next in line for the league’s most coveted front-office jobs?

Sports Illustrated

NFL DFS Week 18 Picks: Bargain Buys and Spend-Up Studs

The biggest trick in Week 18 DFS is understanding which teams still have something to play for.

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Bear Necessities: Chicago stays put at No. 2, targets DL in latest 2023 mock draft

Bears GM Ryan Poles has a big decision to make regarding an expected top-two pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

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4 bold predictions for Bears vs. Vikings

The Bears are going to throw the ball quite a bit with Nathan Peterman and score a safety in our bold predictions against the Vikings.

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2023 NFL mock draft roundup: Bears field several trades for No. 2 pick

We've rounded up the latest 2023 mock drafts ahead of Week 18, where some have the Bears trading back from No. 2 to land more draft picks.

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The Packers defense, not Aaron Rodgers, has Green Bay thriving again. Can it last?

An opportunistic Packers defense erases big plays with turnovers and timing. Is that sustainable for a postseason run?

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Podcast: Bears’ game plan vs. Lions was questionable at best

On the latest episode of our Bears Wire podcast, we're discussing the embarrassment that was the loss vs. Lions.

Chicago Tribune

Dan Wiederer: Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey turns 100 — and her pride and optimism for the franchise still resonate

The first thing that became obvious was Virginia McCaskey’s ebullience, the way she entered the room with infectious pep. On a Sunday afternoon in Phoenix in March 2019, McCaskey had come to do something she hadn’t done at any point in her 96 years. As she walked into a dining…

Sports Illustrated

NFL Week 18 Playoff-Clinching Scenarios, Coach Firings and No. 1 Pick Predictions

The story lines we’ll be watching, including whether the Texans or Bears lock down the top spot in April’s draft. Plus, the Colts, Broncos and Panthers already have fired their coaches. Could we see as many as seven jobs open by Monday?

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