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‘We’ve got work to do’ — Bears’ defense getting run over

The Bears are 11th in the NFL in points allowed, but coach Matt Eberflus isn’t letting that mask an alarming hole in their run defense — currently 32nd and last in the league after allowing 262 rushing yards against the Giants on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Bears QB Justin Fields’ poor play exacerbated by ancillary problems

Nothing about the passing offense is working right now, and Fields’ performance against the Giants was merely a small step forward.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Bears LG Cody Whitehair is ‘going to miss some time’ with a knee injury

Bears HC Matt Eberflus said LG Cody Whitehair will miss some time with a knee injury, but he expects Whitehair to return this season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022

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Cody Whitehair out, Cairo Santos back for Bears

Bears kicker Cairo Santos is back at Halas Hall on Monday after missing Sunday’s game and two practices with a personal issue, head coach Matt Eberflus said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Bears report card: How we graded Chicago in their Week 4 loss

Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during Sunday's game and how we graded the Bears in their loss to the Giants.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022

Best photos from the Bears’ Week 4 loss vs. Giants

The Bears were defeated by the Giants, 20-12, which raised plenty of questions. Take a look at the action:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022

Bear Necessities: Matt Eberflus explains decision to punt on 4th-and-2

Why did Matt Eberflus elect to punt near midfield instead of going for it on 4th-and-2? Well, let's just say he stands by his decision.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022

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Dan Wiederer: With errors galore in all 3 phases, the Chicago Bears remind us how bumpy the 2022 season promises to be

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — At the end of an ugly performance on a gloomy New Jersey afternoon, the Chicago Bears found themselves pulling together for one last eyes-closed, fingers-crossed, full-prayers miracle.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 3, 2022

Bears rookie Velus Jones crushed by muffed punt late in game

Jones, a third-round pick, was making his NFL debut.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Bears’ offense wants wins, not stats, but gets neither in loss to Giants

The Bears and Justin Fields went into this game at the bottom of the NFL in every passing category, and Fields going 11-for-22 for 174 yards is not the bright spot that coach Matt Eberflus believes it to be.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2022

Bears fans rip into Luke Getsy following atrocious showing vs. Giants

Luke Getsy < Matt Nagy? Bears fans gave it to their OC after Getsy's brutal, conservative play calling against the Giants.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2022

Bears vs. Giants: Everything we know about Chicago’s Week 4 loss

The Bears had a brutal showing in a 20-12 loss to the Giants. We recap the game here:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2022

Bear Necessities: Matt Eberflus, Alan Williams stress need for more sacks

The Bears defense has just 6 sacks this season (22nd in NFL), and they know they need to get more pressure on opposing QBs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 2, 2022

Bears add K Michael Badgley ahead of Giants game with Cairo Santos in question

Santos missed practice Thursday and Friday because of a personal reason.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Eddie Jackson showing he’s a perfect fit with new-look Bears

Jackson was the wild card of the defensive players Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles inherited. Both sides are glad they kept him. And Jackson sees a brighter future than ever with the Bears.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

Will Roquan Smith’s bet pay off? Let him be the judge

The Bears linebacker bet on himself this season after a ‘distasteful’ negotiation for a long-term contract. He took a step toward winning that bet last week against the Texans — if that’s just the start.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022

Bears coach Matt Eberflus needs Justin Fields to produce

Bears quarterback Justin Fields needs to have a good passing performance Sunday after being both the least-used and least-effective starting quarterback in the NFL the first three weeks of the season. Head coach Matt Eberflus needs it, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022

The Bears are getting pressure — but few sacks

Despite ranking fourth in the NFL in pressure rate — a third of their opposing dropbacks end in quarterback hurries, knockdowns or sacks — the Bears have posted only six sacks this season. Only seven NFL teams have fewer.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

Report: Bears had 3 kickers in for a tryout with Cairo Santos questionable

Bears kicker Cairo Santos (personal) is questionable for Sunday's game, and the team brought in three kickers for a tryout on Friday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 30, 2022

Podcast: Has Bears QB Justin Fields’ development been on the back burner?

Are the Bears prioritizing winning football games over Justin Fields' development? We discuss on our Bears Wire podcast.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022

Bears defense learning how to finish fast

Training camp conditioning and halftime adjustments seem to be paying off for the Bears, who have allowed just 12 points — and no touchdowns — in the second half this season. “It’s the coolest thing, seeing them adjust on the fly,” linebacker Nick Morrow said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022

A thin Bears receivers room managing to get worse

For all the attention given the Bears’ play-calling and Justin Fields’ inability to operate it smoothly, there’s been a disturbing realization the Bears’ receiving room might be even more pedestrian than first thought.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2022

6 things to know heading into Bears-Giants in Week 4

From the recent series to a battle between two great run teams, here are six things to know ahead of the Bears' Week 4 game vs. Giants.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2022

Bear Necessities: Matt Eberflus said fixing passing game will be group effort

Matt Eberflus said it's going to take everyone, not just Justin Fields, to fix the Bears' passing offense.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2022

1st-and-10: Why is developing a Bears QB always like pulling teeth?

After three unimpressive performances amid modest expectations, the bar has been set even lower for Justin Fields — just show a glimmer of hope that you’re making progress. With the Bears and quarterbacks, even baby steps require good footwork.

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