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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

QB Caleb Williams is the missing piece as Bears’ running game, defense click – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears beat a bad Saints team in spite of Williams’ struggles Sunday, but that’s no path going forward — especially against a Ravens team with stars on both sides of the ball, coming off a bye week, playing at home and desperate to save its season.

Bears, Ravens History of Star Players with Off-Field Problems – The Sports Bank

With the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens, some of their biggest icons also happen to arguably be the most troublesome.

No, Caleb Williams won’t tell Bears coach Ben Johnson to go shirtless so you get a free hot dog – Chicago Sun-Times

The Wiener’s Circle will give away free hot dogs if the Bears’ coach removes his shirt on a Sunday.

Bears injury report: WR DJ Moore, RB D’Andre Swift, TE Cole Kmet sit out – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears were without three starting offensive players in practice Wednesday.

Bears preparing for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson after he practices for first time this month – Chicago Sun-Times

The Ravens quarterback has a hamstring injury and could face the Bears on Sunday.

Chicago Bears prepare for ‘dynamic’ Lamar Jackson – Chicago Tribune

Lamar Jackson is back at practice for the Ravens and could play Sunday. For the Bears, DJ Moore and D’Andre Swift missed practice, but Cairo Santos could be back.

Caleb Williams on the run: Bears QB isn’t having usual success outside pocket – The Athletic

The Bears are winning while Williams is struggling. What were the issues against the Saints and what can improve before visiting Baltimore?

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Aaron Rodgers told Broderick Jones: I’m 41; you can’t be tackling me like that – NBC Sports

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers thought they had a comeback win when the quarterback threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth with 2:21 left last Thursday.

Woody Johnson’s remarks about Justin Fields crossed the line – NBC Sports

The socialist nature of the NFL means there are never financial consequences. Ken’s Note: Justin Fields is a class act all the way. Woody Johnson? Not so much.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears Over Beers: Will Lamar Jackson Play? Bears vs. Ravens Preview – Windy City Gridiron

The latest episode of @bearsoverbeers talks the Chicago Bears upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Good, Better, Best: Chicago Bears vs New Orleans Saints – Special Edition – Windy City Gridiron

Our guy @GOOCH1701 with a special and personal edition of his Good, Better, Best after he and his son took in the game together!

Bears vs. Ravens Injury Report: D’Andre Swift, DJ Moore DNP – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears’ first official injury report for Sunday’s game against the Ravens. @ryandroste with the latest.

Bears legend Charles Tillman gets another shot at Hall of Fame – Windy City Gridiron

Former Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman has just been named one of 52 modern-era candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

It’s time to accept it, this is no longer the same old Bears – Windy City Gridiron

That’s four wins in a row from the Chicago Bears and all four had moments where we collectively said, ‘here we go again.’ But not this team.

NFL “STEP Differential” Week 7 2025 – Windy City Gridiron

Tracking every NFL team’s health with the STEP [Sack + Turnover + Explosive Play] Differential

Caleb Williams Week 7 QB Grade: Bears vs. Saints – Windy City Gridiron

A deeper look at Caleb Williams’ game against the Minnesota Vikings from Monday night

The Mac & Read Show: Bears on a 4 Game Win Streak Heading to Baltimore – Windy City Gridiron

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