Why Ben Johnson may be the Bears’ best move in decades: Telander
Fox Chicago Sports contributing columnist Rick Telander breaks down how Ben Johnson’s innovative coaching, key veteran additions, and a dominant run game have turned the 9-3 Chicago Bears into surprise NFC contenders after their 24-15 win over the Eagles.
Final Word: A statement win for the Chicago Bears brings validation for GM Ryan Poles
On the anniversary of the Bears firing Matt Eberflus, one of the NFL’s original franchises became one of the best stories in the NFL. It was a validating day for Bears’ general manager Ryan Poles, who deserves his praise.
The Cardiac Bears win by small margins & beat injured squads. Get used to it | Telander
The Bears have become masters of winning games by less than a field goal. That's stressful, sure, but that’s how this 2025 season is going to be, folks. Strap yourself in, writes Rick Telander.
Final Word: How the Chicago Bears' linebacker play vs. Pittsburgh embody the entire 2025 season
Whenever the Bears needed a player to step up, they found it. The continuous cycle of belief has helped a number of players find success in 2025. This is the rock on how the Ben Johnson era will begin building itself.
Why the Chicago Bears’ wild wins are exactly what Paul Tagliabue envisioned for the NFL | Telander
The Chicago Bears have turned into the NFL’s most exciting team, with quarterback Caleb Williams leading a string of dramatic fourth-quarter comebacks that reflect the thrilling, parity-driven vision of late commissioner Paul Tagliabue.
Final Word: At 7-3, the Chicago Bears know what they need to be. They have 7 weeks to get there
The Bears are playoff contenders, but being contenders isn’t enough. Bears need to become stone cold killers and have seven weeks to get there.
Northwestern football: David Braun wants the glory. Saturday's near-upset offers a pathway for it
If anything, Saturday showed how the 'Cats have a long way to go before they can sit atop the conference. But, Saturday proved they have a pathway to get there under David Braun.
Caleb Williams runs wild as Bears beat Giants — but how long can he keep it up? | Telander
Caleb Williams’ fearless scrambling led the Chicago Bears to a 24–20 win over the Giants, but his high-risk running style could eventually come at a high price.
Final Word: Chicago Bears' comeback win was another example of Caleb Williams' toughness
If prior Bears’ win shone a light on Johnson’s ability to coach and change the team narrative, Sunday was a spotlight on just how tough Caleb Williams is.
Column: With one answer, Marcus Freeman shows why Notre Dame football is a playoff contender
Marcus Freeman has masted the art of getting Notre Dame to welcome struggles. With one answer, he exemplified why the Irish are College Football Playoff contenders, whether you like it or not.
Welcome back, college basketball. You're a completely different sport now than before | Telander
These are brand new times. This is not college sport as we knew it since the late 1800s. Amateurs? Nope, writes FOX 32 sports columnist Rick Telander.
Final Word: What can you glean from a wacky Chicago Bears win? Consider these numbers
What should you make of the Bears' win over the Bengals? Consider some of these numbers from the day.
COLUMN: The 2025 World Series was a classic. It's a reminder how classic the 2005 White Sox were
The 2025 World Series was a classic. But, 20 years later, the 2005 White Sox still had one of the best MLB postseason runs of all time that reverberates in the city of Chicago.
Column: Follow Marcus Freeman's example. Revel where Notre Dame is, not in Brian Kelly’s firing
Many Irish fans I know were rejoicing as the Kelly Era ended in Baton Rouge. But Notre Dame shouldn’t revel in Kelly’s firing. Follow Marcus Freeman's example and revel in where the Irish are now.
Ben Johnson’s ‘clean it up’ promise gives Bears fans déjà vu: Telander
After another disappointing loss, Fox 32 contributing sports columnist Rick Telander says the Chicago Bears are repeating an all-too-familiar message about fixing mistakes — raising questions about whether the team is truly improving.
Final Word: Ben Johnson is challenging the Chicago Bears. It's on them to answer
The four-game win streak was fun while it lasted. But now, it's on on the Bears to respond to their head coaches' challenge.
The Bears keep winning, but Caleb Williams still raises questions: Telander
Fox Chicago Sports contributing columnist Rick Telander questions whether Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams can overcome his accuracy and decision-making issues despite the team’s fourth straight win over the New Orleans Saints.
Final Word: Chicago Bears have their identity. It has to carry them in a crucial 4-game stretch
The Bears’ identity has been to run the ball and to take the ball away. That will be what the Bears carry into a stretch of pivotal games that decides whether they’ll be in the playoff hunt.
COLUMN: Notre Dame passes a big USC test, finding the Irish Edge that can carry them to the CFP
Saturday showed Notre Dame has found its preferred style of play that not many teams can match. That’s what Notre Dame is counting on as the Playoffs begin to draw nearer.
Final Word: How beating the Commanders means Ben Johnson got the Bears to consistently believe
That’s two weeks in a row where Ben Johnson’s team has won games the Bears have historically lost. It's because he's gotten a Bears team to consistently believe they can win.