THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
Bears fall just short in tight 42-38 battle with 49ers – Windy City Gridiron
The Bears fall to 11-5 with their Sunday night loss.
Kyle Shanahan Doesn’t Hold Back on Caleb Williams’ Arm Talent – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears
As the Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan raved about the former USC Trojans star and his ability to play the position at a high level.
Simone Biles serves
as credentialed photographer at Bears-49ers – ESPN The 11-time Olympic medalist appeared as a credentialed photographer during “Sunday Night Football” between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers. Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, is a safety for Chicago.
Caleb Williams finding Bears’ rookie weapons for long TDs in shootout with 49ers – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears
Despite playing without receivers Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus, the Chicago Bears are matching the San Francisco 49ers’ red-hot offense early Sunday night.
Bears clinch NFC North title, No. 1 seed still in play heading into huge Sunday night matchup with 49ers – WGN
It’s a great first step if the Bears are to hold a much, much bigger celebration in the same stadium a little over a month from now.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Cardinals’ Trey McBride sets new single-season tight end receptions record – NFL.com
The Cardinals TE hauled in his 117th catch of the season in the fourth quarter for a 5-yard gain from Jacoby Brissett, eclipsing the previous record of 116 set by Zach Ertz in 2018 with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Bills QB Josh Allen becomes fastest, youngest player to reach 300 total touchdowns – NFL.com
With his 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles, Allen became the youngest and fastest player in league history to reach 300 career offensive touchdowns.
The Steelers lost, but they did a good job protecting T.J. Watt’s record.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Several Bears assistants tied to coordinator jobs around the NFL
The Bears could face some turnover in their coaching staff at the end of the season.
2nd City Gridiron Podcast and Video lineup for the 2025 Chicago Bears season
Here’s our full audio/video lineup of programming for the 2025 season from our 2nd City Gridiron content creation team!
Ryan Poles’ prophecy is finally coming true as Bears win NFC North
WCG Predicts: Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers
Here is what our WCG contributors think will happen
Bears Postseason: Updated NFC playoff picture before Week 17 vs. 49ers
With the slate of Christmas, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon games over, there has been some clarity around the NFC standings.
Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers Game Discussion
Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers Week 17 live game message board and fan discussion.
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