Bear Necessities: Matt Eberflus praises Kyler Gordon’s growth in rookie season Bears rookie CB Kyler Gordon has made a strong impression since returning to the lineup two weeks ago. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 28, 2022
First-and-10: Offensive line is biggest hurdle for Bears GM Ryan Poles A lot of the Bears’ holes are obvious, but the offensive line is a little tricky. The Bears lead the NFL in rushing but are 31st in sacks allowed per pass play. With a key year for Justin Fields coming up in 2023, it’s up to Poles — a former… Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022
Are the Bears considering shutting down Justin Fields for final two games of 2022? With nothing at stake for the Bears in the final 2 games, have they considered shutting down Justin Fields? USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2022
Bears QB Justin Fields healthy, won’t be shut down Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said Fields is healthy enough to play the next two games — and will. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2022
Bears rookie Velus Jones makes statement with impressive outing vs. Bills In a season where Bears rookie Velus Jones has dealt with a ton of adversity, he stepped up in Saturday’s loss to the Bills. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 26, 2022
Full 7-round Bears 2023 mock draft: Christmas edition! With the holidays upon us, we put together our Christmas-inspired Bears mock draft of players we hope Poles-Claus brings us this offseason. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022
Best photos from the Bears’ Week 16 loss vs. Bills The Bears suffered 35-13 loss to the Bills. Here are the best photos from Week 16: USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022
Justin Fields has spoiled us, and a cold, ugly loss to the Bills proved it The Bears quarterback, who came into the game with 1,000 rushing yards, ran for just 11 on Saturday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022
Cold, hard truth: ‘Bear Weather’ fun, but still a myth A pair of dreadful playoff losses in the Ditka era — and a blowout by Tom Brady and the Patriots in 2010 — are a reminder that cold weather and inclement conditions don’t give the hardy Bears an advantage anyone can count on. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022
Bears’ defense overmatched by Bills, but ‘we’re not soft’ Effort has kept the Bears competitive, but it hasn’t been enough to sufficiently offset the talent deficit they usually face. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022
Josh Allen is proof of QB development — and Bears’ Justin Fields can be next When Allen walks into a frozen Soldier Field on Saturday, he’ll do so as more than just one of the best players in the NFL. He’s a testament to individual development and a team customizing its offense around its quarterback — and then not giving up on him. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022
Bears vs. Bills: 5 things to watch (and a prediction) for Week 16 matchup Here's what we'll be watching for as the Bears face the Bills in Week 16. Plus, a final prediction. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2022
Bears brace for frigid temperatures Saturday With a projected high of 11 degrees, Saturday’s Bears-Bills game could prove to be one of the five-coldest ever at Soldier Field, depending on the temperature at kickoff. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2022
Michael Schofield, Larry Borom mentioned as Bears’ potential replacements at guard If Teven Jenkins and Cody Whitehair can't suit up, Michael Schofield and Larry Borom could get the starting nods at for Bears at RG and LG. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2022 Analyzing Bears’ final injury report for Week 16 against Bills We're breaking down the Bears' final injury report and game statuses ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Bills.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2022 Bears WR Chase Claypool doubtful vs. Bills; several starters out or questionable After the offensive line struggled against the Eagles, it’ll likely go without Teven Jenkins and Cody Whitehair this week.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022 The H.I.T.S. principle still beating at Halas Hall The Bears have fallen from a tie for seventh to 30th in the NFL in points allowed since losing Robert Quinn and Roquan Smith. But three takeaways against an Eagles team with an NFL-low 10 turnovers was evidence the Bears’ struggling defense still has some bite.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022 A down NFL means things are looking up for the Bears — within reason They should be able to make a decent jump in 2023, thanks to Justin Fields, significant cap space and a lot of mediocre teams. How does 7-10 sound?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2022 Matt Eberflus looking to build on successful career history vs. Bills in Week 16 Eberflus has a 4-2 career record against the #Bills in the regular season as an assistant
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022 Bears notes: No discussion of moving kickoff vs. Bills with potential blizzard nearing Regardless, the forecast shows the Bears will be playing their coldest home game in nearly a decade Saturday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022 Justin Fields should look to Josh Allen’s run-pass balance for inspiration While no one will mistake the two quarterbacks for each other — Fields has about 1,800 fewer passing yards than the Bills quarterback this season — his run-pass balance is a good template for the Bears next year and beyond.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2022 Bears LB Jack Sanborn out for the season, Teven Jenkins back at Halas Hall The Bears will be without Jack Sanborn for the rest of the year, but Teven Jenkins is already back at Halas Hall following his neck injury.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2022 Bear Necessities: How Chicago will handle Velus Jones after fumble vs. Eagles Matt Eberflus says he's challenging Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. following his latest critical fumble.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2022 Protecting Justin Fields is Job 1 for Bears Fields survived six sacks against the Eagles on Sunday. But with the finish line to a rebuilding season in sight, the Bears have to make sure Fields is standing at the end. “That’s the franchise quarterback,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “This is always a big issue.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2022 Teven Jenkins out of hospital after neck injury scare The Bears starting right guard left Sunday’s game against the Eagles on a stretcher and was hospitalized after suffering the injury on the Bears’ first possession of the game. Coach Matt Eberflus said his prognosis was “encouraging.”