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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
Williams made several high-level throws with timing against the Lions. He played within the structure of the offense and rarely deviated.
Why Week 2 praise for Caleb Williams seems slightly exaggerated – SI
Analysis: Ben Johnson had only praise for his QB on Monday but it seemed more a case of marginal improvement and Bears breakdowns elsewhere.
Jaylon Johnson is weighing possibility of groin surgery – 670
Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson had a short-lived return from a groin injury Sunday in Detroit, and it might’ve marked his lone action in the 2025 season.
Johnson saw ‘growth’ from Williams in Bears’ loss to Lions – 670
There wasn’t much positive to take away from the Bears’ ugly 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday at Ford Field, but head coach Ben Johnson saw quarterback Caleb Williams make what he felt were important strides.
How much blame does Ryan Poles deserve for Bears’ struggles? – 670
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote examined Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ draft history in his four years in Chicago. How much blame does Poles deserve for dismal state of the Bears as they’ve started 0-2?
Column: Chicago Bears barely competitive in troubling 0-2 start – Chicago Tribune
You can’t pin Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Lions, which dropped the Chicago Bears to 0-2, on an offense that wasn’t prepared for a shootout. The issues are across the board.
Chicago Bears fan runs a mile for every point the team loses – Chicago Tribune
Chase Bandolik, of Wheeling, ran 31 miles on Sunday after the Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 52-21.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Bengals place Joe Burrow on IR, sign Brett Rypien to 53-man roster – NBC Sports
The Bengals have made several roster moves official as the club sets itself up to deal with Joe Burrow’s extended absence.
Rams coach Sean McVay tore plantar fascia during Sunday’s win at Tennessee – NBC Sports
If there were an injury report for coaches, Sean McVay would be on it.
Shane Steichen on Daniel Jones: He’s been doing a hell of a job – NBC Sports
It’s only been two weeks, but Daniel Jones has been one of the league’s best performers at quarterback so far in the 2025 season.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
NFL’s statement on Tom Brady badly misses the point – NBC Sports
League basically says teams should watch what they say to Raiders owner.
There’s always been a conflict in Brady’s roles as Fox broadcaster and Raiders minority owner, and the Bears are about to be square in the middle of it.
Monday night magnified Tom Brady’s conflict of interest – NBC Sports
The simmering issue is now fully out of the shadows.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
10 Thoughts on the NFL: Injured QBs, big leg kickers, gift scores and more – Windy City Gridiron
Check out Khari’s 10 Thoughts on the NFL for Week 2!
Stock up, stock down: Chicago Bears-Detroit Lions review – Windy City Gridiron
Combing through the debris of a Bears blowout loss, @SamHouseholder finds his weekly stock up, stock down players.
Caleb Williams Stat Tracker Week 2 – Windy City Gridiron
Tracking Caleb Williams and his receivers in the Chicago Bears record books
Hot Take Tuesday: I wouldn’t touch this GM with a 10 foot Poles – Windy City Gridiron
Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles continues to show he’s not up for the job, and the lack of success on the field clearly shows that.
Week 3 WCG NFL Power Rankings – Windy City Gridiron
With two weeks of the 2025 season in the books, the standings are shaping up and contenders are emerging. Who is up and who is down heading into Week 3?
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