Bears detail Arlington Heights plans, new COVID boosters arrive and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022
3 most important Bears (not named Justin Fields) for 2022 season Justin Fields is the most important player for the Bears this season. But here are three others who will be pivotal for Chicago in 2022: USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022
1st-and-10: Keeping Justin Fields healthy is Job 1 for Bears in 2022 Matt Eberflus’ approach is to practice hard, play hard and develop mental and physical toughness. Doing that and avoiding major injuries — starting with Fields, but throughout the roster — might be his biggest challenge. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022
5 Bold predictions ahead of the Bears’ 2022 season From Cole Kmet's breakout season to a banner year for pass rushers, here are our 2022 regular season bold predictions for the Chicago Bears. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022
Bears 2022 game-by-game season prediction Before the Bears kick off the season, we're going game-by-game to predict their 2022 schedule. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022
Bears open as 6.5-point home underdogs vs. 49ers in Week 1 There's not a lot of confidence in the Bears heading into their Week 1 opener against the 49ers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022
Bears 2022 predictions: Can Chicago shock everyone with a favorable record? No one's expecting Chicago to shock the world in 2022. Our Bears Wire staff share their final record predictions ahead of the opener. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022
10 waiver wire targets for fantasy football in Week 1 Even after your fantasy football drafts, here are 10 waiver wire targets going in Week 1. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2022
Analyzing the Bears’ new waiver wire additions Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the 7 new waiver wire additions to the roster. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2022
Projecting Bears’ starting offense ahead of Week 1 We're predicting what the Bears starting offense will look like heading into the Week 1 opener against the 49ers. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 2022
Bear Necessities: Ryan Poles ‘blown away’ by how quickly Braxton Jones has developed Bears OT Braxton Jones went from developmental prospect to Week 1 starter in the course of one offseason, and Ryan Poles has taken notice. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 4, 2022
LeBron, Burrow Among Sports Stars Flocking to Ohio State-Notre Dame Several notables names were on-hand for Saturday’s marquee matchup at Ohio Stadium. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4, 2022
32 fantasy football sleepers, one from every NFL team Highlighting one fantasy football sleeper from each NFL team. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2022
Projecting the Bears’ depth chart following roster updates We're taking another swing at projecting the Bears' 2022 depth chart heading into Week 1. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022 Safety Brandon Joseph has something to prove with Notre Dame The Northwestern transfer is eyeing a turnaround season with the Irish, beginning Saturday at Ohio State.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2022 Bear Necessities: Ryan Poles impressed with Justin Fields’ growth Bears GM Ryan Poles has noticed Justin Fields' growth during the preseason. "I think there's progress being made."
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022 Bears 2022 preview: Will the arrow be pointing up in January? Bears beat writer Mark Potash takes a look at some key questions heading into Matt Eberflus’ first season as head coach. It all starts with Justin Fields — where will he rank among NFL quarterbacks at the end of the season?
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2022 Bears’ O-line working to protect a speedy Justin Fields Fields’ mobility will save the line — “He has a phenomenal ability to extend plays,” center Sam Mustipher said — but it also presents a challenge for his blockers.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2022 Fantasy football draft strategy: Must-have players after Round 8 Come away from your draft with these late-round sleepers.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2022 32 fantasy football sleepers, one from every NFL team Highlighting one fantasy football sleeper from each NFL team.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2022 Analyzing the Bears’ preseason — and predictions for 2022 With the season opener about a week away, the Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley breaks down the Bears’ biggest questions.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2022 Bears QB Justin Fields peaked in the preseason at the perfect time We've seen strong preseasons from Bears QBs in the past. But Justin Fields saving his best game for last is encouraging for Week 1.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 2, 2022 Bear Necessities: Ryan Poles loved how O-line came to Justin Fields’ defense on late hit vs. Browns Ryan Poles on the Bears' O-line defending Justin Fields after late hit: "They're stepping up when they need to and protecting their guy."
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2022 7 questions for the Bears as they approach their season opener vs. 49ers Plenty of intrigue swirls around Justin Fields, Roquan Smith and others as the Bears kick off the season and their rebuild under GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022 Justin Fields’ supporting cast in the spotlight Bears GM Ryan Poles pushed back against the criticism that he has not given Fields the support and weapons he needs to succeed — mentioning Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet, Velus Jones and an improving offensive line as elements that will benefit Fields’ development.