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Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) celebrates after making the game-winning field goal to beat the Bears 19-16 on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Week 18 recap: Chicago Bears lose 19-16 but secure No. 2 seed — and will face Green Bay Packers in 1st round

January 4, 2026 at 10:24 p.m.

It looked like the Chicago Bears were poised for another dramatic come-from-behind victory. But it was Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions who had the last laugh.

Injured Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze walks the field before the game against the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Rome Odunze returns to Chicago Bears practice — and the wide receiver is listed as questionable for Week 18

January 2, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

Rome Odunze returned to practice Friday for the first time in three weeks. The Chicago Bears listed him as questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after a touchdown reception in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Detroit Lions game at Soldier Field — plus our Week 18 predictions

January 2, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

The Chicago Bears will finish the regular season against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Here's what to watch for, and the Tribune's predictions for the game.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles in the fourth quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Who will the Chicago Bears play in the wild-card round? Breaking down their potential playoff scenarios.

January 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The simplest scenario for the Chicago Bears is to win Sunday, earn the No. 2 seed and face the Green Bay Packers. If they lose, it gets more complicated.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks before throwing a pass during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams on 4,000 yards: ‘I was brought here for those types of things’

December 31, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

Caleb Williams could be the first Chicago Bears QB to throw for 4,000 yards in a season. Ben Johnson called it an "arbitrary" number, but Williams thinks it would be...

Bears tight end Colston Loveland makes a catch during the fourth quarter against the 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Who would be the Chicago Bears’ most favorable 1st-round matchup? 5 pressing questions before Week 18.

December 30, 2025 at 11:46 a.m.

Who is the most favorable first-round playoff matchup for the Chicago Bears? Tribune reporters tackle this week's pressing questions ahead of Week 18.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ben Johnson says Chicago Bears are ‘playing to win’ in Week 18 finale vs. Detroit Lions

December 29, 2025 at 5:57 p.m.

Coach Ben Johnson said the Chicago Bears will be "playing to win" in the regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Bears right tackle Darnell Wright (58) and right guard Jonah Jackson (73) work to protect quarterback Caleb Williams in the second quarter against the 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears’ Darnell Wright took a private plane to Week 17 game after a bug ‘did a number on our guys’

December 29, 2025 at 6:29 a.m.

A fever had Darnell Wright feeling "really bad" Saturday. He missed the team flight. The Chicago Bears sent him to San Francisco on a private plane in time for the...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams waits to take the snap in the first quarter against the 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

‘We’re always in the game’: How the Chicago Bears have become battle-tested against the NFC’s best

December 29, 2025 at 1:16 a.m.

Even in a shootout against one of the NFL's hottest teams, the Chicago Bears believed they were going to win. This team has become battle-tested ahead of the playoffs.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams turns after congratulating 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy following a 42-38 49ers win Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Game time set for Chicago Bears’ regular-season finale at Soldier Field vs. Detroit Lions

December 28, 2025 at 11:17 p.m.

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions last played in Week 2, with the Lions cruising to a 52-21 win in Bears coach Ben Johnson’s return to Ford Field.

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