Bears’ 16-13 squeaker good for 2024 draft, but it leaves little else to celebrate There’s no way anyone feels better about where coach Matt Eberflus is steering the Bears than they did before kickoff. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023
Trade with Panthers has Bears looking out for No. 1 Receiver DJ Moore was a key part of the deal, but the Panthers’ 2024 first-round pick is looming larger and larger. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2023
As expected, Bears QB Justin Fields out vs. Panthers Matt Eberflus ruled Justin Fields out Wednesday, even as he, bizarrely, also tried to say the quarterback was doubtful to play against the Panthers. Thursday night, it became official. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023
Bears RB Khalil Herbert won’t play vs. Panthers Herbert hurt his ankle trying to catch a Justin Fields pass against the Commanders last month and landed on injured reserve. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023
DJ Moore out for victory, not vengeance vs. Panthers The Panthers traded him, but they also drafted him, developed him and paid him — so he has no hard feelings about being dealt to the Bears. “The extra juice comes from [playing on] Thursday night, but not them,” he said. “I won’t be emotional.” Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023
Bears coach Matt Eberflus gave a deliberately pointless update on Justin Fields’ health The Bears make no sense ... literally. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2023
QB Bryce Young didn’t blow the Bears away Two days after their season ended last year, general manager Ryan Poles said he’d “have to be absolutely blown away” to use his No. 1 overall pick on a quarterback rather than keep Justin Fields entrenched as the Bears’ starter. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023
Bears to start Tyson Bagent in place of injured Justin Fields vs. Panthers The Panthers will be seeing Tyson Bagent, not Justin Fields, under center for the Bears on Thursday night. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2023
Bears to start QB Tyson Bagent vs. Panthers; Justin Fields doubtful with injury Fields has been out since dislocating his thumb Oct. 15 against the Vikings, and Bagent has started three games. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023
NFL QB Rankings, Week 10: Jalen Hurts jumps to elite, Brock Purdy reigns (by default) Hurts jumps into the top three, while Zach Wilson assumes his rightful place. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2023
NFL Injury Report Week 10 Here are the players you need to keep an eye on before setting your fantasy lineups. Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2023
1st-and-10: Best and worst of the Bears’ first half The lack of bite in Matt Eberflus’ defense — tied for 28th in points, 19th in yards, last in sacks and third downs and tied for 24th in takeaways — is the biggest disappointment of a 2-7 start. DJ Moore, Darnell Wright head the list of highlights, but Justin Fields… Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023
Fantasy Football Market Report: Week 10 The top risers and fallers heading into Week 10. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2023
Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy prepared to adapt game plan if QB Justin Fields plays through injury The Bears haven’t decided yet whether Fields will play against the Panthers, but there’s a chance he’ll still have some limitations from his thumb injury. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 7, 2023 NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Panthers’ decision to draft Bryce Young will haunt them forever The Panthers made a huge mistake drafting Bryce Young, plus more in our weekly power ranks.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2023 NFC Midseason Grades: Eagles Earn Only A, Three Teams Fail Philadelphia is a level above every team in the conference, while the Cowboys, Lions, 49ers and Seahawks also received better-than-average marks.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023 Bears RB Khalil Herbert returns to practice, S Jaquan Brisker cleared Herbert has been out since hurting his ankle against the Commanders while trying to catch a Justin Fields pass.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023 Rookie QBs shaping view of Bears’ decision to stick with Justin Fields in 2023 The Panthers’ Bryce Young is one of three rookie quarterback whose performances in Week 9 show what might have been — for better and worse:
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023 If healthy, Bears QB Justin Fields will play vs. Panthers The Bears’ starting quarterback has missed the last three games with a dislocated thumb, but the short week of walk-throughs will not be an impediment to him returning Thursday night at Soldier Field, coach Matt Eberflus said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023 Bears still evaluating whether QB Justin Fields will return vs. Panthers Bagent has started three games while Fields has been recovering from a dislocated thumb.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2023 This wild rookie QB stat shows just how messy the 2023 NFL season has been Does 2023 signal a QB changing of the guard? Or just a ton of injuries?
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023 Bears keep riding QB roller coaster as Tyson Bagent spirals and they wait for Justin Fields Bagent started out well against the Saints, but three turnovers in the fourth quarter led to a 24-17 loss.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023 The story of the Bears’ loss to the Saints? They still don’t have a quarterback. Tyson Bagent throws three interceptions, meaning the team will have to go back to Justin Fields.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023 Bears QB Tyson Bagent falters in 4th quarter as Saints win 24-17 Bagent completed 3 of 11 passes with two interceptions in the fourth quarter as the Bears threw away a winnable game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023 Bears open with QB Tyson Bagent’s 18-yard TD pass to TE Cole Kmet, then an INT It was the Bears’ first opening-drive touchdown since Week 5 against the Commanders.