THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

Packers QB Jordan Love heard Ben Johnson’s dig at his coach but doesn’t add fuel to rivalry – Chicago Sun-Times

Packers coach Matt LaFleur was the subject of arrows from Johnson in his introductory press conference, when the new Bears coach said he enjoyed beating LaFleur twice a year.

First-and-10: Along with making Caleb Williams better, Ben Johnson has helped make Ryan Poles better – Chicago Sun-Times

Let’s put it this way: Before Johnson was hired, Poles traded a fifth-round pick (No. 144) for Ryan Bates. After Johnson was hired, he traded a fourth-round pick (currently No. 131) for Thuney and a sixth-round pick for Jackson.

Bears’ D’Andre Swift, Packers’ Jordan Love named FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week – Chicago Sun-Times

He ran for 125 yards and caught passes for 13 more in a 24-15 win against the Eagles.

RB Kyle Monangai, WR Rome Odunze on Bears’ first injury report of Packers week – Chicago Sun-Times

Odunze has an injured foot.

Are Chicago Bears best in NFC? Pressing questions after Week 13 – Chicago Tribune

Are the Chicago Bears the best team in the NFC? Who is the favorite in the NFC North? The Tribune’s Bears writers tackle this week’s pressing questions.

Packers-Bears rivalry is alive again thanks to head coach barbs and huge stakes – The Athletic

This is the most important Packers-Bears game since the 2013 regular-season finale. Since then, Green Bay is 19-3 against Chicago.

Ozzy Trapilo living up to 2025 NFL Draft hype entering Week 14 vs. Packers – SI

The left tackle position was considered one of the Bears top needs heading into the offseason. That mindset has been virtually eliminated with the recent play of Ozzy Trapilo.

Eagles made a waivers claim for Darius Slay, Bills claimed him by priority – NBC Sports

On Wednesday, the Bills claimed cornerback Darius Slay on waivers.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears Over Beers: Return To Lambeau, Packers Preview – Windy City Gridiron

The latest episode of @bearsoverbeers talks the Chicago Bears upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers and more.

Bears vs. Packers Injury Report: Monangai, Odunze DNP – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears’ first official injury report for Sunday’s game against the Packers is out. @ryandroste with the latest.

Jahns: Bears OL Could be Best in the League – Windy City Gridiron

Adam Jahns dishes on Ben Johnson, Ryan Poles, and the Chicago Bears surge to the playoffs, and the upcoming game vs the Green Bay Packers on the latest Bears Banter Podcast!

D’Andre Swift Wins FedEx Player of the Week Award – Windy City Gridiron

Bears RB D’Andre Swift wins week 13 FedEx Air and Ground Player of the Week! @BryanOrenchuk with the details. #DaBears

Why Nahshon Wright deserves to be in the Pro Bowl – Windy City Gridiron

Nahshon Wright currently leads the league in takeaways and is a favorite in Pro Bowl voting. Here’s why.

Caleb Williams, Bears OL analysis: Sacks allowed vs. Eagles, NFL Week 13 – Windy City Gridiron

Each week, we break down the pass protection of the Chicago Bears to find out what went wrong on the sacks they allowed, and here’s the latest vs the Steelers.

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