The Bear’s Den, December 9, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
Bears’ Ben Johnson downplays Packers handshake, but the NFL world will be watching the next one in 2 weeks – Chicago Sun-Times
The oh-so-brief exchange was caught on TV after the Packers’ 28-21 win Sunday. It was notable given LaFleur’s annoyance at Johnson’s remark during his introductory news conference that he enjoyed beating him twice a year.
Bears QB Caleb Williams’ timing, throwing accuracy are critical to their playoff hopes – Chicago Sun-Times
Williams made some special plays in the loss to the Packers on Sunday, but also was erratic in some of the basics. The Bears need him to be steady for them to make noise in the postseason.
Bears coach Ben Johnson frustrated by Kyler Gordon’s injury ‘rut’ – Chicago Sun-Times
Gordon hurt his groin during pregame warmups Sunday.
Chicago Bears: Coach Ben Johnson’s takeaways from Week 14 loss – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson discussed Caleb Williams’ final-minute interception, his own clock management and Kyler Gordon’s latest injury.
What we heard in the Bears’ quiet locker room after they ran out of time in Green Bay – The Athletic
The Bears rallied after halftime but dug too big a hole against a good Packers team. Now they have to learn from it.
Former Bears skeptic is now fully bought-in to their contender status – SI
The Bears are turning everyone into believers.
Finding DJ Moore anywhere in Bears offense becomes an ordeal – SI
The inability of Caleb Williams to find wide receiver DJ Moore in the offense is becoming a massive problem, especially with Rome Odunze injured.
John Harbaugh: Discussion with NFL on Isaiah Likely, Aaron Rodgers reversals “didn’t clear anything up” – NBC Sports
NFL can’t reconcile the Rodgers “catch” with the Likely “no catch.”
Philip Rivers will visit, work out with Colts on Tuesday – NBC Sports
Rivers retired after spending the 2020 season with Indianapolis, helping the club reach an 11-5 record and a postseason appearance.
Brian Schottenheimer had a conversation with George Pickens about social media post – NBC Sports
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer had a conversation with George Pickens about the wide receiver’s pointed social-media attack on Prime Video’s Richard Sherman.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Bears vs. Packers Game Balls: Down To The Wire – Windy City Gridiron
After a close loss to the Packers, @ryandroste hands out his Chicago Bears game balls.
Bears not good enough in Green Bay – Windy City Gridiron
We recap the Bears vs Packers game with our day-after, cooled-down review from @gridironborn and @wiltfongjr.
10 Bears Takes Following A Heart-Breaker In Green Bay Yet Again. – Windy City Gridiron
The Bears’ five-game winning streak is over following a heart-breaker in Green Bay. Why now is not time to panic. That and more in Week 14’s 10 Bears Takes.
NFL Week 15 Odds: Chicago Bears favored over the Cleveland Browns – Windy City Gridiron
Your best source for quality Chicago Bears news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
Bears vs Packers: Inside the Snap Counts, Stats, and a Difference – Windy City Gridiron
Here are all the Bears’ snap counts, a spotlight on some individual statistics, and a few team stats from the loss ve the Packers from @wiltfongjr.
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