THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears in prime position for playoff berth, but it’s delicate heading into final 3 games – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears are 10-4 and close against the Packers (9-4-1), 49ers (10-4) and Lions (8-6).

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Ben Johnson: Bears have to protect Rome Odunze from himself in injury rehab – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears could be without two of their top three receivers Saturday.

Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds returning to practice – Chicago Sun-Times

He hurt his groin last month.

Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze may need more time off to heal – Chicago Tribune

Coach Ben Johnson said the Chicago Bears might need to protect WR Rome Odunze from himself by giving him additional time off for a foot injury to heal.

How the Bears defense put together its best game in years – The Athletic

The Bears increased their league-leading takeaways total to 30 in flattening the Browns 31-3 to move back into first place in the NFC North.

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Playoff projections unfriendly toward Bears even after big win – SI

Oddsmakers reflect a somewhat improved Bears playoff picture but media projections say they have one more opponent to beat before anyone should get excited.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson says Bears put Shedeur Sanders ‘in his place’ – SI

The Browns rookie quarterback had the worst game of his career against the Chicago Bears’ stingy defense on Sunday.

Caleb Williams might just have had the best game of his career – SI

After weeks of struggling with efficiency, Williams put it all together in one of his most complete professional appearances.

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POLISH SAUSAGE

Matt Prater out for at least a week, Bills need to find a kicker – NBC Sports

Bills kicker Matt Prater has a quadriceps injury that will force him to miss at least a week.

Commanders shutting down Jayden Daniels for rest of 2025 – NBC Sports

Daniels is not medically cleared to return from aggravating his dislocated elbow. Marcus Mariota is set to start Washington’s last three games.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Dan Campbell: I lost a timeout for a challenge, then they fixed the spot I was challenging – NBC Sports

During Sunday’s game against the Rams, Lions head coach Dan Campbell threw a challenge flag after a 23-yard catch by Colby Parkinson.

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Jonathan Greenard will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery – NBC Sports

Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Caleb Williams TD Throw mirrors greatest throw in NFL history: Montana to Clark – Windy City Gridiron

Caleb Williams throw to DJ Moore looks unbelievably similar to Joe Montana’s legendary throw to Dwight Clark, “The Catch.”

Bears Handle Business and Down the Browns – Windy City Gridiron

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

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Bears vs. Browns Game Balls: The Ice Man Cometh – Windy City Gridiron

After a blowout victory over the Browns, @ryandroste hands out his Chicago Bears game balls.

Why Caleb Williams deserves to go to the Pro Bowl – Windy City Gridiron

In this miniseries, we’ll look at several Chicago Bears who are making a solid case for the Pro Bowl.

10 Bears Takes Following A Convincing Blowout Victory At Soldier Field – Windy City Gridiron

This Season Has Been About Rebounding, And Once Again, The Bears Did That. With A Playoff Bid On The Horizon, What Now? More On That In Our 10 Bears Takes.

Chicago Bears Week 15 Notes: Frozen Domination – Windy City Gridiron

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In one of the coldest ever games at Soldier Field, @DaBears were hot in all 3 phases. @BryanOrenchuk’s notes here.

Bears vs Browns: Inside the Snap Counts, Stats, and Avengers Assemble! – Windy City Gridiron

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

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