THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
The Bears are 10-4 and close against the Packers (9-4-1), 49ers (10-4) and Lions (8-6).
Ben Johnson: Bears have to protect Rome Odunze from himself in injury rehab – Chicago Sun-Times
The Bears could be without two of their top three receivers Saturday.
Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds returning to practice – Chicago Sun-Times
He hurt his groin last month.
Chicago Bears
WR Rome Odunze may need more time off to heal – Chicago Tribune
Coach Ben Johnson said the Chicago Bears might need to protect WR Rome Odunze from himself by giving him additional time off for a foot injury to heal.
How the Bears defense put together its best game in years – The Athletic
The Bears increased their league-leading takeaways total to 30 in flattening the Browns 31-3 to move back into first place in the NFC North.
Playoff projections unfriendly toward Bears even after big win – SI
Oddsmakers reflect a somewhat improved Bears playoff picture but media projections say they have one more opponent to beat before anyone should get excited.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson says Bears put Shedeur Sanders ‘in his place’ – SI
The Browns rookie quarterback had the worst game of his career against the Chicago Bears’ stingy defense on Sunday.
Caleb Williams might just have had the best game of his career – SI
After weeks of struggling with efficiency, Williams put it all together in one of his most complete professional appearances.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Matt Prater out for at least a week, Bills need to find a kicker – NBC Sports
Bills kicker Matt Prater has a quadriceps injury that will force him to miss at least a week.
Commanders shutting down Jayden Daniels for rest of 2025 – NBC Sports
Daniels is not medically cleared to return from aggravating his dislocated elbow. Marcus Mariota is set to start Washington’s last three games.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
During Sunday’s game against the Rams, Lions head coach Dan Campbell threw a challenge flag after a 23-yard catch by Colby Parkinson.
Jonathan Greenard will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery – NBC Sports
Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Caleb Williams throw to DJ Moore looks unbelievably similar to Joe Montana’s legendary throw to Dwight Clark, “The Catch.”
Bears Handle Business and Down the Browns – Windy City Gridiron
We recap the Bears vs Browns game with our day-after, cooled-down review from @gridironborn and @wiltfongjr.
Bears vs. Browns Game Balls: The Ice Man Cometh – Windy City Gridiron
After a blowout victory over the Browns, @ryandroste hands out his Chicago Bears game balls.
Why Caleb Williams deserves to go to the Pro Bowl – Windy City Gridiron
In this miniseries, we’ll look at several Chicago Bears who are making a solid case for the Pro Bowl.
10 Bears Takes Following A Convincing Blowout Victory At Soldier Field – Windy City Gridiron
This Season Has Been About Rebounding, And Once Again, The Bears Did That. With A Playoff Bid On The Horizon, What Now? More On That In Our 10 Bears Takes.
Chicago Bears Week 15 Notes: Frozen Domination – Windy City Gridiron
In one of the coldest ever games at Soldier Field, @DaBears were hot in all 3 phases. @BryanOrenchuk’s notes here.
Bears vs Browns: Inside the Snap Counts, Stats, and Avengers Assemble! – Windy City Gridiron
Here are all the Bears’ snap counts, a spotlight on some individual statistics, and a few team stats from the win over the Browns from @wiltfongjr.
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