THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

Bears injury report: WR Rome Odunze remains out, Lions vets improve – Chicago Sun Times
Odunze has a chronic foot issue.

Bears’ Luther Burden: Practices in full Thursday – CBS Sports
Burden was limited in Wednesday’s practice due to the quad injury he suffered on the last play of Chicago’s loss to San Francisco in Week 17, and it now appears he’s fully recovered in time for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Lions.

For Bears’ rookies, ‘whenever our name’s called, age doesn’t matter’ – Chicago Sun Times
Four Bears rookies are regular contributors to an offense that’s totaled the third-most yards in the NFL.

Bears’ Caleb Williams on being on wrong side of thrilling 4th quarters – Bears Wire USA Today
“It’s frustrating, obviously. You don’t want to lose a game ever,” Williams said. “And then, also being in that position and having a shot at the end is all you can ask for in those moments, but we have to do a better job overall.”

Bears QB Caleb Williams’ long-awaited breakthrough might be happening right now — at the ideal time – Chicago Sun Times
Just one month ago, coach Ben Johnson said the Bears were winning “in spite of our passing game.” That certainly hasn’t been the case the last three weeks.

Bears, etc. Podcast: Rex Grossman reflects on his Bears playoff memories – ChicagoBears.com
Former Bears quarterback Rex Grossman joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer on Bears, etc. to discuss his postseason memories while playing in Chicago.

2025 NFL All-Pro team picks: Best players at every position – ESPN
The most important and reliable part of Chicago’s resurgent run game this season, Thuney was every bit the player the Bears hoped to acquire when they sent a fourth-round pick to the Chiefs this offseason.

QB rankings, 1-32: New No. 1; Caleb Williams enters Tier 2 – NFL.com

2025 stats: 16 games | 57.9 pct | 3730 pass yds | 7.0 ypa | 25 pass TDs | 6 INTs | 382 rush yds | 3 rush TDs | 7 fumbles

Bears radio voice Jeff Joniak making his own highlight reel during dramatic season – Chicago Sun Times
Like players who play hard, Joniak broadcasts hard. In his 25th season as the Bears’ radio voice, the team has given him the content to showcase his ability.

QB Jordan Love clears concussion protocol but won’t play in Green Bay Packers’ regular-season finale – Chicago Tribune
Clayton Tune will start at quarterback for Green Bay in its regular-season finale Sunday at Minnesota with the Packers intending to rest Jordan Love as he prepares for the playoffs.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson says he’s playing Sunday vs. Steelers – NFL.com
“A hundred percent,” the star quarterback said. “I’m going to be out there.”

Sam LaPorta injury update: Lions give hint toward 2026 timeline – Pride of Detroit
Dan Campbell gave an update on the injury return timeline for TE Sam LaPorta.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Where does this rookie class rank all-time?
It’s too soon! We know! But early returns have been really good for the Bears 2025 draft class.

10 Thoughts on the NFL: New Years Edition!
1. Maybe it’s just the holiday falling midweek this year, but this extra week of the NFL season feels especially annoying right now.

Bear Bones: Getting you ready for Bears vs Lions II
Join @2ndCityGridiron’s Bear Bones with @MasonWestPT discussing all things Bears vs Lions!

Caleb Williams Week 17 QB Grade: Bears @ 49ers
A deeper look with @iamcogs at Caleb Williams’ and the Chicago Bears’ 38-42 loss against the San Francisco 49ers

Week 18 game preview: Detroit Lions
Chicago hosts Detroit in the season finale Sunday with playoff seeding at stake. @SamHouseholder previews the Lions.

Windy City Gridiron Community Guidelines – SBNation.com – We strive to make our communities open and inclusive to sports fans of all backgrounds. The following are not permitted in comments. No personal attacks, politics, gender-based insults of any kind, racial insults, etc.

2nd City Gridiron Podcast Channel which includes Bears Banter hosted by Bill Zimmerman, Bear & Balanced from Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Bears Over Beers featuring Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk, Making Monsters with Taylor Doll, Bear Bones from Dr. Mason West, The Mac & Read Show from Evan McLean and Ross Read, and an occasional T Formation Conversation from Lester; Steven’s Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert is another fun one.

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