In a Wild Card game featuring a historic rivalry, here's why the Chicago Bears are focused on the basics
It’s hard to avoid the magnitude of what Saturday's NFC Wild Card game means for the Bears. With so many aspects clouding the big-picture, here's why Ben Johnson is rooting the Bears in the basics.
It’s hard to avoid the magnitude of what Saturday's NFC Wild Card game means for the Bears. With so many aspects clouding the big-picture, here's why Ben Johnson is rooting the Bears in the basics.
Blackhawks trade goaltender Laurent Brossoit to the Sharks in a 4-player trade
Brossoit agreed to a $6.6 million, two-year contract with Chicago on July 1, 2024. But he never played for the Blackhawks after undergoing operations on his hip right knee after signing.
Brossoit agreed to a $6.6 million, two-year contract with Chicago on July 1, 2024. But he never played for the Blackhawks after undergoing operations on his hip right knee after signing.
Are Gordon & Odunze back? What to make of the final Chicago Bears injury report before NFC Wild Card weekend
After missing Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon in the second half of the season, the two were ramped up this week in preparation for Saturday's NFC Wild Card round.
After missing Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon in the second half of the season, the two were ramped up this week in preparation for Saturday's NFC Wild Card round.
How to watch NFL football: 2026 Wildcard playoffs
The opening round begins this weekend in a wide-open field highlighted by a few teams making their debut on the NFL’s biggest stage.
The opening round begins this weekend in a wide-open field highlighted by a few teams making their debut on the NFL’s biggest stage.
Bears-Packers tickets hit record highs for wildcard game | ChicagoNOW
Saturday’s Bears-Packers playoff game is one of the hottest tickets in the NFL. We break down how much fans are paying and what’s fueling the historic prices.
Saturday’s Bears-Packers playoff game is one of the hottest tickets in the NFL. We break down how much fans are paying and what’s fueling the historic prices.
Blackhawks beat the Blues for their 4th straight win, as Connor Bedard's return potentially nears
Chicago improved to 5-6-1 in 12 games since Connor Bedard hurt his right shoulder during a loss at St. Louis on Dec. 12. Bedard participated in the team's morning skate and could return as soon as Friday.
Chicago improved to 5-6-1 in 12 games since Connor Bedard hurt his right shoulder during a loss at St. Louis on Dec. 12. Bedard participated in the team's morning skate and could return as soon as Friday.
What’s next for the Bears and a wild NFC playoff picture | 1st & North
On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down the latest from around the division. The Bears fall in a shootout against San Francisco, raising the question of who they could face in the first round of the playoffs. Plus, there may be a quarterback controversy brewing in Green Bay, the Lions continue to struggle with turnovers, and the Vikings appear to be surging a little too late.
On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down the latest from around the division. The Bears fall in a shootout against San Francisco, raising the question of who they could face in the first round of the playoffs. Plus, there may be a quarterback controversy brewing in Green Bay, the Lions continue to struggle with turnovers, and the Vikings appear to be surging a little too late.
Barstool Eddie analysis: Bears, Packers clash at Soldier Field in rare playoff rematch
The Bears host the Packers in a high-stakes wild card matchup, just the third postseason meeting in the rivalry, with injuries, home-field questions and long-simmering tension all in focus.
The Bears host the Packers in a high-stakes wild card matchup, just the third postseason meeting in the rivalry, with injuries, home-field questions and long-simmering tension all in focus.
Bears, Packers meet again at Soldier Field with playoff stakes on the line
The Bears host the Packers in a high-stakes rivalry rematch at Soldier Field, with a spot in the divisional round up for grabs.
The Bears host the Packers in a high-stakes rivalry rematch at Soldier Field, with a spot in the divisional round up for grabs.
Wild card weekend with Bears vs Packers | Chicago Sports Tonight
How the Bears are preparing for the playoffs and their match against division rival Packers at Soldier Field on Saturday.
How the Bears are preparing for the playoffs and their match against division rival Packers at Soldier Field on Saturday.
A big day for Kyler Gordon: 3 things we heard at Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears prepare for the Packers
Here are three things we heard at Halas Hall as the Bears prepare for their NFC Wild Card game against the Packers on Saturday.
Here are three things we heard at Halas Hall as the Bears prepare for their NFC Wild Card game against the Packers on Saturday.
Chicago Cubs trade top prospect Owen Caissie, 2 others for Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs have added a major arm to their starting rotation, according to reports.
The Chicago Cubs have added a major arm to their starting rotation, according to reports.
Bears-Packers Playoff Preview with Manti Te’o | Toyota Talks
In this week's Toyota Talks, Lou Canellisis joined by NFL Network analyst Manti Te'o to preview the Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Bears and Packers. They discuss how well Caleb Williams will handle the playoff spotlight, how concerned we should be about the Bears defense, and his insights about playing in the playoffs compared to the regular season.
In this week's Toyota Talks, Lou Canellisis joined by NFL Network analyst Manti Te'o to preview the Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Bears and Packers. They discuss how well Caleb Williams will handle the playoff spotlight, how concerned we should be about the Bears defense, and his insights about playing in the playoffs compared to the regular season.
Why 2025 is the year of the first-round quarterback in the NFL
The 2025 NFL season was dominated by first-round quarterbacks with old veterans like Matthew Stafford and a new generation featuring Drake Maye and Caleb Williams taking center stage.
The 2025 NFL season was dominated by first-round quarterbacks with old veterans like Matthew Stafford and a new generation featuring Drake Maye and Caleb Williams taking center stage.
No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon turn CFP Peach Bowl semifinal into celebration of Big Ten's supremacy
The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff.
The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff.
How to watch Bears vs. Packers NFC Wild Card Game – plus watch parties around Chicagoland
Here’s how to watch the Bears vs. Packers NFC Wild Card matchup, with TV, streaming details and watch parties across Chicagoland.
Here’s how to watch the Bears vs. Packers NFC Wild Card matchup, with TV, streaming details and watch parties across Chicagoland.
Bears–Packers rivalry goes playoff mode | 1st & North
Bears. Packers. Playoffs. Need we say more? On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders preview the rivalry showdown, break down changes for both teams, examine the Lions’ needs after a disappointing season, and discuss whether the Vikings could be losing players to retirement.
Bears. Packers. Playoffs. Need we say more? On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders preview the rivalry showdown, break down changes for both teams, examine the Lions’ needs after a disappointing season, and discuss whether the Vikings could be losing players to retirement.
Cowboys fire DC, ex-Bears coach Matt Eberflus after one season filled with poor showings
It’s the second consecutive season in which Eberflus has been fired. He was let go midseason in 2024, his third year as head coach of the Chicago Bears.
It’s the second consecutive season in which Eberflus has been fired. He was let go midseason in 2024, his third year as head coach of the Chicago Bears.
How the Chicago Bears see a chance to 'build our own history' in Wild Card game vs. Packers
Bears players and leadership specifically mentioned how this Wild Card weekend has a chance to change the modern history of Chicago Sports.
Bears players and leadership specifically mentioned how this Wild Card weekend has a chance to change the modern history of Chicago Sports.
Bears host Packers in playoffs | Sports Podcaster: Chicago Defense ‘has work to do’
It’s a home playoff game at Soldier Field as the Bears take on the Packers under the lights Saturday night. CHGO Bears Podcast host Mark Carman breaks down the matchup and shares why the Bears defense has “a lot of work to do.” Chicago-area viewers can catch the game on Fox 32, your home of the Bears!
It’s a home playoff game at Soldier Field as the Bears take on the Packers under the lights Saturday night. CHGO Bears Podcast host Mark Carman breaks down the matchup and shares why the Bears defense has “a lot of work to do.” Chicago-area viewers can catch the game on Fox 32, your home of the Bears!