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The Bear’s Den, September 30, 2025

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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Ben Johnson is “a little bit disappointed” in himself for CBS in-game interview – NBC Sports

NFL coaches routinely submit to in-game interviews by the network handling a given game.

After Bears’ euphoria in Las Vegas, long to-do list needs coach Ben Johnson’s attention in bye week – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears have big concerns at left tackle, in their run defense and in their ground game that must be addressed if they’re going to stay viable.

Rome Odunze’s 5th TD a sign his chemistry with Caleb Williams is only getting better – Chicago Sun-Times

He became the first Bears player to score in each of their first four games since Walter Payton did it in 1986. The

Bears believe Caleb Williams rallying is the ‘story of his life,’ but winning was the next step – Chicago Sun-Times

For the first 21 games of his NFL career, Williams’ late-game efficiency had mostly been a footnote in yet another Bears loss. On Sunday, it led to a 25-24 win.

Bears coach Ben Johnson regrets uncomfortable halftime interview with CBS’ Aditi Kinkhabwala – Chicago Sun-Times

In a conversation about the Bears’ offensive struggles, Kinkhabwala said, “So you need to change what you’re doing?” and Johnson replied, “I don’t know. You think so? We’re going to be just fine.”

Ben Johnson: Chicago Bears coach says he misheard CBS reporter – Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson took the blame for a tense exchange with CBS reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala during halftime of Sunday’s win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Bears leave Las Vegas with uplifting victory, feeling of good fortune – The Athletic

The Bears knew they didn’t play their best game, but they made their luck and got help from an ace when it counted.

Ben Johnson laments Bears’ offensive struggles in Las Vegas – 670

Winning ugly is better than losing in any form, but that doesn’t mean there’s any less work to accomplish. That’s how Bears head coach Ben Johnson felt about his team’s 25-24 win against the Raiders on Sunday.

Ben Johnson praises his relationship with Caleb Williams – 670

Early in his NFL career, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has expressed his desire to be challenged by coaching. Bears first-year head coach Ben Johnson is providing that in a position that he was drawn to largely because of Williams.

Bears’ Tyrique Stevenson has more to play for as new father – 670

Now in his third NFL season, Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is being counted on more and more both at work and at home, where he’s a new father.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Report: Vikings RT Brian O’Neill could miss time with sprained MCL – NBC Sports

The Vikings have had more than their fair share of injuries in four games this season.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

5 Bears scouting reports from win over Raiders – Windy City Gridiron

WCG’s lead draft analyst took the tape to see how notable Bears players performed on Sunday.

This Chicago Bears team is different – Windy City Gridiron

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

Bears vs. Raiders Game Balls: Just Win Baby – Windy City Gridiron

After a close win against the Raiders, @ryandroste hands out his Chicago Bears game balls.

10 Bears Takes Following an End of Game Thriller in Vegas – Windy City Gridiron

The Chicago Bears escaped Vegas with a 25-24 victory to take their record to 2-2 heading into their early bye week. Here are 10 takeaways from the game and more.

Chicago Bears Week 4 Notes: Fortuitous Favor For Once? – Windy City Gridiron

Notes from the comeback W in Vegas from @BryanOrenchuk. Take a look at his notes and share your own from yesterdays game.

Bears vs Raiders: Snap counts, stats, and this is ‘what you wish for’ – 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 Raiders.

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