The Bear’s Den, November 25, 2025

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears’ offense has been cooking, but degree of difficulty rises down stretch of playoff race – Chicago Sun-Times

Every remaining team on the scheduled is in the top half of the NFL in scoring defense, so it’s time for another step forward from the offense.

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ ‘weird’ inaccuracy a sign of how much room there is yet to grow – Chicago Sun-Times

His struggles with deep throws are well-documented, but he was inaccurate at times throwing over the middle Sunday. That usually doesn’t happen.

Legal hit on Caleb Williams sparked Bears’ sideline in win over Steelers, Ben Johnson says – Chicago Sun-Times

Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey shoved the Bears quarterback in the second quarter of Sunday’s 31-28 win.

With Philly return looming, C.J. Gardner-Johnson says his focus is on Bears – Chicago Sun-Times

The slot cornerback won a Super Bowl with the Eagles last year.

Chicago Bears: Montez Sweat is heating up at the right time – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat had two sacks against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and nearly had a third. “It would have been my first hat trick,” he said.

Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 12 win – Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bears figured this would be a classic game in the trenches, and they were the more physical team against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Why Caleb Williams’ Development Has Bears In NFL Playoff Hunt – SI

Former USC Trojan Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is silencing doubters one week at a time. The Chicago Bears quarterback has the surging NFC North leaders with an 8-3 record, and his steady improvement is a big reason why.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Bears catch a big break on the Eagles’ injury report – SI

Philadelphia will be without their promising rookie safety for the foreseeable future.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears Statistical Pace for Week 12 – Windy City Gridiron

Aaron Rodgers sits this one out, DJ Moore gets right, and Chicago holds first place in the North. @TJStarman is Benchmarking Da Bears here:

Chicago Bears Backups Step Up to Beat the Pittsburgh Steelers – Windy City Gridiron

We recap the Bears vs Steelers game with our day-after, cooled-down review from @gridironborn and @wiltfongjr.

Bears vs. Steelers Game Balls: The Defense Steps Up – Windy City Gridiron

After a home victory against the Steelers, @ryandroste hands out his Chicago Bears game balls.

10 Bears Takes Following Their Second Four-Game Winning Streak Of 2025 – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears have won four in a row for their eighth win of the season. With a short week ahead, what’s next? We’ll give our 10 takes for your first-place Bears.

Bears vs Steelers: Inside the snap counts, stats, and more – Windy City Gridiron

Here are all the Bears’ snap counts, a spotlight on some individual statistics, and a few team stats from the win vs the Steelers from @wiltfongjr.

Chicago Bears Week 12 Superlatives in win over Steelers – Windy City Gridiron

Another week, another set of Windy City Honors superlative awards for @thechicagosares to hand out.

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