Bears are Super Bowl contenders? Believe it  — Vikings still auditioning QBs | 1st & North
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Jeffery Simmons was everywhere in his Bears debut — six tackles, a sack and a batted ball — and Chicago sits at 6-2 with the third-best Super Bowl odds in the league. The Lions have won three straight but are bracing for life without captain Jack Campbell, who was carted off against Minnesota. Justin Jefferson’s frustration has reached a boiling point as the Vikings’ quarterback situation drags into week nine with the trade deadline a week away. Christian Watson broke a rib, went to the hospital mid-game and came back in the third quarter, while Micah Parsons now has a target date of Thanksgiving Eve.

NFC North Week 8 Takeaways: Worry about the Vikings, trust the Lions & Bears

Here's what we learned about the NFC North after Week 8, where one team legitimized itself as a contender and we're officially starting to worry about another.

Grading the Chicago Bears vs. the Seattle Seahawks

Here's how we graded the Bears in their statement win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football.

Bears face Seahawks in a Week 8 prime-time test
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The Score’s Chris Emma previews the Bears’ Monday night road game against the Seahawks and discusses Tyson Bagent’s possible trade to the Ravens.

Bears-Seahawks Monday Night Preview + NFC North Outlook After Week 8 | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson and Sam Panayotovich are joined by Westwood One's Chris Bleck to preview the Bears vs. Seahawks game on Monday Night Football. The crew breaks down the impact Jeffery Simmons will make and how the NFC North looks after the Vikings first loss. 

How excitement for Jeffery Simmons' arrival permeated Halas Hall and the Chicago Bears

Jeffery Simmons was excited. That excitement was all over the place at Halas Hall on Friday as it was clear the Bears inched closer to their Super Bowl aspirations with Simmons' acquisition.

'A shot in the arm': Why Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles swung for Jeffery Simmons now

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was waiting for this. He finally made a move that's a sign that Poles is getting aggressive for a Super Bowl the team sees in its reach.

Chicago school board election, new Bears stadium proposal | The Chicago Report
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Chicago school board president candidates make their final pitches to voters amid controversy. Plus, a new proposal could bring the Bears to the current White Sox stadium site. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

 Why the NFL should be scared that the Bears acquired Jeffery Simmons | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Devan Kaney is joined by The Score’s Matt Spiegel to react to the Bears monster trade acquisition of Jeffery Simmons. Did Ryan Poles overpay for the All-Pro DT? Also, does this trade signify the Bears believe their contention window is now? Plus, how does Simmons help elevate the other Bears defensive players? 

Chicago Bears in Bridgeport? New stadium proposal unveiled
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Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has unveiled a concept for a new Chicago Bears stadium at Rate Field, should the White Sox relocate to the South Loop's 78 development.

Why Jeffery Simmons makes Bears the NFC favorite & top Super Bowl contender | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Devan Kaney and Cassie Carlson react to the Bears blockbuster trade for All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons. What it means for the Bears defense and Monday Night Football in Seattle. Also, why does this move make the Bears favorites in the NFC and a top Super Bowl contender? 

NFL Trade Deadline: How Jeffery Simmons fits on the Chicago Bears

Jeffery Simmons fits like a piece of the puzzle the Bears were looking for all offseason long. Here's how he fits on the Bears.

Why the Bears’ offense might have an edge over the Seahawks’ defense | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Cassie Carlson and Devan Kaney recap Wednesday’s practice at Halas Hall and look ahead to the Bears’ MNF showdown with the Seahawks. Why does Devan believe the Bears’ offense might have an edge over the Seahawks’ defense? Also, with Kyle Monangai’s availability for Monday Night still in question, how can the Bears get their run game going against a dominant Seahawks defense? Plus, the Bears are shining bright on the biggest stages and Devan tells Cassie what the national attention has been like for the team.