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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
Emma: It’s time to roll back expectations for Bears in 2025 – 670
The Bears were blasted by the Lions, 52-21, at Ford Field on Sunday as head coach Ben Johnson’s return to Detroit turned into an embarrassment.
Olin Kreutz is ‘still waiting’ for Bears to clean up details – 670
On the Mully & Haugh Show, Score football analyst Olin Kreutz dissected the Bears’ ugly 52-21 loss to the Lions in Week 2. What went so wrong for the Bears? Kreutz broke it all down.
Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on blowout Week 2 loss – Chicago Tribune
10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears fell to 0-2 for the 23rd time in franchise history after losing 52-21 to the Lions in Ben Johnson’s return to Detroit
For Bears fans, it’s understandable to watch Sunday’s loss and fear this was — and is — a continuation of last season’s humiliation.
Bears to miss Bengals star QB Joe Burrow as toe injury sidelines him 3 months – Chicago Sun-Times
Burrow, a two-time Pro Bowl pick who has been a regular MVP contender, won’t be back until December.
Halas Intrigue Bears podcast: Lions ruin Ben Johnson’s Detroit homecoming – Chicago Sun-Times
Bears coach Ben Johnson had a painful return to Detroit.
Bears’ 52-21 loss to Lions was tough for ’85 Super Bowl team to watch – Chicago Sun-Times
Giving up more than 50 points and 500 yards in a game was uncharacteristic for a franchise that has prided itself on defense above all else.
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson says season ‘pretty much ended’ by groin injury – Chicago Sun-Times
Johnson missed all of the preseason and Week 1 with the injury, then had a setback early in the game Sunday against the Lions.
QB Caleb Williams not making the grade in categories the Bears value most – Chicago Sun-Times
Coach Ben Johnson has stressed two different categories as a way to judge Williams: by passer rating expected points added per dropback.
POLISH SAUSAGE
The NFL tried to ban to the tush push but fell two votes short.
In two weeks, five starting quarterbacks have been injured – NBC Sports
The NFL tries to keep quarterbacks healthy, because quarterbacks make the game go.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Jets quarterback Justin Fields is in the concussion protocol after leaving Sunday’s loss to the Bills and it’s unclear how he’ll progress over the coming days, but the Jets can’t wait for clarity to start making plans for facing the Buccaneers in Week 3.
Report: Cowboys C Cooper Beebe out 6-8 weeks with high ankle sprain – NBC Sports
The Cowboys will be without their center for a significant chunk of the season.
With J.J. McCarthy out up to a month, will Vikings eventually turn to Max Brosmer? – NBC Sports
At some point over the next month, will undrafted rookie Max Brosmer become the next man in?
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Windy City Honors: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Superlatives – Windy City Gridiron
Your best source for quality Chicago Bears news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
Bears vs Lions: 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
Chicago Bears Week 2 Notes: Motown Meltdown – Windy City Gridiron
A look back at Bryan’s notes from the embarrassing performance in Detroit.
Bears got screwed by refs on the Lions’ last second TD drive after Isaac TeSlaa catch – SB Nation
Did the Bears get screwed here?
NFL Week 3 Odds: Bears open up as a home favorite against the Cowboys – Windy City Gridiron
We check on the early odds for the week three Cowboys at Bears game.
Report: Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Likely Out For 2025 Season – Windy City Gridiron
The Bears are likely to be without star CB Jaylon Johnson for the rest of the season. @ryandroste has the details.
Bears vs. Lions Game Balls: Slim To None – Windy City Gridiron
Game balls? @ryandroste does his best with that catastrophic game we all witnessed on Sunday.
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