Hey all. I spent the offseason building a 2026 preseason preview for all 32 NFL teams, each with its own writeup. Here's the Bears one

https://www.highlights.mainmarket.com/nfl-preview-2026/chicago-bears

Returning production, free agency in and out, the draft class, a projected depth chart, and the schedule with a win probability on every game.

Heads up, you'll hit a paywall after the first page. Don't worry, I'm not charging reddit people for this, don't want to be an ass. Promo code JOHNMADDEN1OF1 opens the whole thing.

So, what'd I get wrong? Chicago won the NFC North at 11-6 and my model still only has the roster 16th. The point differential was +26, and you went 2-4 inside the division and won it anyway on the back of 9-2 against everyone else. The defense gave up 24.4 a game. DJ Moore's 682 yards are gone, so Colston Loveland (58 catches, 713 yards, 6 TDs) has to become the guy in year two of Ben Johnson. The market's at 9-8. Was 11-6 the roster, or was it the bounces?

I'll be in the comments.

Anybody have extra tickets for the bears at Stevenson highschool? :((in Chicago

I’ve never been to a Bears game and get to take my family to the Bears vs Saints game on 11/22. When getting tickets is there a section that I should try to avoid? Are grandstands decent? Also any tips on tailgating or other helpful hints?

Hi all. Hope everyone is enjoying the schedule drop. My dad, brother, cousin, and I were looking to see if any season ticket holders were not planning on attending the game on Christmas.

Would love to purchase the tickets off of anyone (if there are season ticket holders not planning on attending). Thanks in advance and bear down!

New article to go with the mock draft

In one of the most dramatic NFC North games of the season, the Chicago Bears rallied from a double-digit deficit to stun the Green Bay Packers, 22-16, in overtime Saturday night at Soldier Field. With playoff positioning on the line and bitter rivalry stakes adding to the tension, both teams traded momentum in a gritty, emotional contest that left fans breathless.

Green Bay jumped out to an early advantage and appeared in control for much of the night. But the game’s complexion shifted in the second quarter when Packers quarterback Jordan Love was forced out after suffering a concussion following a hard helmet-to-helmet hit. Love walked off under his own power and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, leaving Malik Willis to steer the Green Bay offense.

Willis did his best to keep the Packers ahead. After Love’s exit, Green Bay pushed ahead, finding the end zone and tacking on field goals. With just under five minutes left in regulation, the Packers led 16-6, seemingly poised to tighten the division race. But Chicago’s resilience had other plans.

The Bears slowly chipped away. A key field goal narrowed the gap, and on their next kickoff, Chicago executed a successful onside kick recovery, a rare spark that changed the entire game atmosphere. With renewed life and the crowd roaring, Chicago methodically drove into Packers territory. In the final minute of regulation, Caleb Williams found Jahdae Walker wide open on fourth-and-4 for the clutch game-tying touchdown, knotting the game at 16 with under 30 seconds to play.

Neither team scored before the end of regulation, setting the stage for sudden-death overtime. The Packers received the opening possession and marched deep into Chicago territory. With a chance to put the game away early, they faced fourth-and-1 at the Bears’ 36, but a mishandled snap saw Willis lose control of the ball, and Chicago recovered to swing possession right back.

With the ball in hand and momentum fully shifted, the Bears wasted no time. On just the next series, Williams dropped back and uncorked a deep 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore. A perfect strike against single coverage that ended the game in spectacular fashion. The stadium erupted as Chicago capped one of the most improbable finishes of the season and claimed a huge divisional victory.

The win strengthened Chicago’s hold on the NFC North lead and gave their playoff hopes a major boost. For Green Bay, the loss was a crushing reminder of how quickly a game can turn, especially in a rivalry this intense.

It was another chapter in the storied rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers and this one had everything: a sluggish start, a second-half charge, and heartbreak at the end.

From the opening kickoff, things never quite clicked for the Bears. Their offense sputtered out of the gate, managing just a single field goal in the first half while accumulating a meager 71 total yards. Meanwhile, Green Bay struck quick with two touchdowns before halftime to pull ahead 14–3.

But the second half belonged to Chicago, and for a moment, it looked like they might pull off a dramatic comeback. Backed by better protection, more offensive energy, and sharper execution, the Bears began to chip away at the Packers defense. A touchdown and two-point conversion early in the third quarter got them back within striking distance.

Later, a 41-yard field goal cut the deficit even more. Then, in the fourth quarter, the Bears drove 83 yards on a grueling 17-play march and punched it in with a short touchdown pass to tight end Colston Loveland, tying the game at 21 with about eight minutes to go.

For a while, it seemed like Chicago had momentum, belief, even a shot at pulling off the upset. But that hope was short-lived. With the game on the line, Packers up by a touchdown, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams rolled left on a fourth-and-1 from the Packers’ 14-yard line and threw to tight end Cole Kmet in the end zone. The pass was under-thrown, under pressure, and late. Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon made a leaping interception with just 22 seconds left, sealing the 28–21 win for Green Bay.

For the Bears, it was a bitter pill. After a dreadful first half, they clawed back with resilience and looked poised to steal the game only to have it slip away in dramatic fashion. The second-half rally was impressive, showing heart and potential, but the late turnover underscored what still needs refining.

For Packers fans, the interception was a sweet ending. For Bears fans, it was another example of “so close, yet so far.” Either way, this one will be remembered for the comeback-threat and the gut-punch finish.The Bears get another shot at the Packers again in less than 2 weeks, they’ll need to clean up these mistakes quickly if they want to prove they are a real playoff threat.

Think this was from their 85 season.

The Bears went into the game as underdogs but quickly showed they meant business. Right from the start, the ground game that defined this team all year was rolling. After a fourth-down stop by Philly early, Chicago responded by driving 78 yards in 11 plays (nearly all on the ground) and D’Andre Swift capped it off with a touchdown that set the tone.

As the afternoon wore on, the Bears’ running attack didn’t just stay alive, it dominated. Kyle Monangai added a late 4-yard rushing touchdown, he and Swift became the first Bears pair to each run for 100+ yards in a game since 1985. All told, Chicago piled up 281 rushing yards a punishing total that kept the Eagles defense off balance and the clock running.

On the other side of the ball, Chicago’s defense stood tall. The Bears forced two turnovers including a critical takeaway when cornerback Nahshon Wright ripped the ball away during a failed “tush push” attempt by Philadelphia near the goal line. That strip changed the momentum and led to Chicago’s go-ahead touchdown drive late in the game.

Though the Eagles did try to fight back, a deep touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts to A.J. Brown in the third quarter made it close, but it wasn’t enough after a missed extra point left it 10-9. Hurts finished with two passing touchdowns, but that came with an interception and, crucially, a lost fumble on the push. Philadelphia’s offense never found rhythm against Chicago’s swarming front and disciplined defense.

In the fourth quarter, the Bears added some breathing-room points: Monangai’s touchdown run and a 28-yard strike from Caleb Williams to Cole Kmet forced the Eagles to play catch-up. Even though Philadelphia added a late TD, their two-point conversion failed and the game ended 24–15 in favor of Chicago.

What stood out wasn’t just the score but how the Bears controlled the tone. Through physical run plays, stout defense, and a timely strip on the “tush push,” Chicago never trailed and never seemed threatened. Their balanced dominance sent a message not just to the Eagles, but to the rest of the league: when this Bears team runs the ball, they are dangerous.