Final Word: The Chicago Bears have equalized their rivalry with Green Bay
No matter what happens in the Divisional round or beyond, the 2025 Bears have dealt the Packers and their fans two of the most devastating losses in this decade and equalized the oldest rivalry in the NFL.
No matter what happens in the Divisional round or beyond, the 2025 Bears have dealt the Packers and their fans two of the most devastating losses in this decade and equalized the oldest rivalry in the NFL.
For the Bears, the whole season comes down to one more game against the Packers: Telander
After 15 years without a playoff win, the Bears’ season — and maybe their sanity — hinges once again on beating their oldest and most painful rival.
After 15 years without a playoff win, the Bears’ season — and maybe their sanity — hinges once again on beating their oldest and most painful rival.
Caleb Williams is electric — but are the Bears asking too much too soon: Telander
A close loss to San Francisco puts Caleb Williams under the microscope again, raising familiar questions about whether brilliance, inconsistency, or something in between will ultimately define the Chicago Bears’ franchise quarterback.
A close loss to San Francisco puts Caleb Williams under the microscope again, raising familiar questions about whether brilliance, inconsistency, or something in between will ultimately define the Chicago Bears’ franchise quarterback.
Final Word: In a Wild West shootout, the Chicago Bears' offense proves its playoff ready
Losing to the 49ers in a game where they just ran out of time isn’t a death knell. Instead, the Bears deserve to hold their heads high. We learned this team's offense is ready for the playoffs.
Losing to the 49ers in a game where they just ran out of time isn’t a death knell. Instead, the Bears deserve to hold their heads high. We learned this team's offense is ready for the playoffs.
How Notre Dame should fit itself into the Wild West of college football | Telander
As Notre Dame screamed and hollered for being left out of the 12-team tourney, it really had nobody to blame but itself. To avoid that, they should adhere to the "Wild West" that is present-day college football.
As Notre Dame screamed and hollered for being left out of the 12-team tourney, it really had nobody to blame but itself. To avoid that, they should adhere to the "Wild West" that is present-day college football.
Final Word: How far can the Chicago Bears of destiny dream? That's for you to decide
Yes, yesterday was real. The Bears beat the Packers and proved how they really are a team of destiny. How far can they go? Ultimately, that's for you to decide.
Yes, yesterday was real. The Bears beat the Packers and proved how they really are a team of destiny. How far can they go? Ultimately, that's for you to decide.
College Basketball: 7 thoughts on Northwestern, Illinois, Loyola and more as the halfway point approaches
What should we make of the Illini, Ramblers and Blue Demons? Here are seven thoughts on Loyola, Northwestern, Illinois and more as the college basketball season approaches its midway point.
What should we make of the Illini, Ramblers and Blue Demons? Here are seven thoughts on Loyola, Northwestern, Illinois and more as the college basketball season approaches its midway point.
With Packers looming, Caleb Williams looks like the quarterback Chicago has waited 75 years for: Telander
A look at why Caleb Williams is emerging as the steady, resilient quarterback the Bears have been searching for — and how injuries, rivals, and past failures highlight just how rare that is.
A look at why Caleb Williams is emerging as the steady, resilient quarterback the Bears have been searching for — and how injuries, rivals, and past failures highlight just how rare that is.
Notre Dame's playoff snub could trigger seismic shifts across college football: Telander
Fox 32 contributing sports columnist Rick Telander argues that Notre Dame’s playoff snub could set off sweeping changes to scheduling, conferences, and the very structure of college football.
Fox 32 contributing sports columnist Rick Telander argues that Notre Dame’s playoff snub could set off sweeping changes to scheduling, conferences, and the very structure of college football.
Final Word: Seeing the benefits of the Bears-Packers rivalry when the football games are good
The Bears-Packers rivalry is good again. We’re sweating the small stuff and the press conferences become cannon fodder. Most importantly, the games are good.
The Bears-Packers rivalry is good again. We’re sweating the small stuff and the press conferences become cannon fodder. Most importantly, the games are good.
Column: Notre Dame football, a CFP snub and the price the Irish paid in 2025
The Irish have every right to feel snubbed. But, that’s what happens when you give a head-scratching entity like the College Football Playoff committee the final say. It's the price Notre Dame paid in 2025.
The Irish have every right to feel snubbed. But, that’s what happens when you give a head-scratching entity like the College Football Playoff committee the final say. It's the price Notre Dame paid in 2025.
Column: A Chicago Bears win in Lambeau on Sunday would mean the Johnson era is truly different
Beating the Packers when they’re playing for pride in a season where they’re built to win it all would be proof the Bears are contending for more than just the NFC North title.
Beating the Packers when they’re playing for pride in a season where they’re built to win it all would be proof the Bears are contending for more than just the NFC North title.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.