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San Francisco 49ers players celebrate after Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker couldn't make a game-winning catch in the end zone on the final play Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Week 17 recap: Chicago Bears come up 2 yards short on last drive in 42-38 shootout loss to San Francisco 49ers

December 28, 2025 at 11:34 p.m.

Sunday's dramatic loss to the San Francisco 49ers means the Chicago Bears can't earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye.

Bears coach Ben Johnson celebrates with wide receiver DJ Moore after his game-winning catch in overtime to defeat the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears clinch their 1st NFC North title since 2018

December 27, 2025 at 10:03 p.m.

The Chicago Bears are NFC North champions after the Green Bay Packers lost Saturday night. It's the Bears' first division title since 2018.

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze catches a pass from quarterback Caleb Williams as they warm up before the game against the Bengals on Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

WR Rome Odunze will miss 4th consecutive game for Chicago Bears, but Luther Burden III poised to return

December 26, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.

The Chicago Bears ruled out receiver Rome Odunze for the fourth consecutive game due to a foot injury. Luther Burden III is poised to return from an ankle injury.

Bears offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo pulls during a play in the fourth quarter against the Ravens on Oct. 26, 2025, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

As Ozzy Trapilo follows his father’s legacy, is he the Chicago Bears’ left tackle of the future?

December 26, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Ozzy Trapilo has followed in his father's footsteps from high school to the NFL. Is he the Chicago Bears' left tackle of the future? He's trying to make the case.

Bears coach Ben Johnson greets tight end Cole Kmet before the game against the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Does Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year? 5 pressing questions ahead of Week 17.

December 23, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Does Ben Johnson deserve NFL Coach of the Year? Will Caleb Williams set a franchise passing record? Tribune reporters tackle this week's pressing questions.

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)

Chicago Bears clinch their 1st playoff spot since 2020

December 21, 2025 at 7:20 p.m.

The Bears clinched a playoff spot Sunday thanks to the Detroit Lions’ 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes the game-winning touchdown catch in overtime against the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Inside the Caleb Williams-to-DJ Moore OT touchdown for a Chicago Bears win that ‘blew up’ Soldier Field

December 21, 2025 at 2:25 a.m.

When DJ Moore came down with a 46-yard pass to give the Chicago Bears a 22-16 overtime victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, pandemonium broke out at Soldier...

Bears coach Ben Johnson celebrates the win with wide receiver DJ Moore after his game-winning catch in overtime to defeat the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Week 16 recap: Chicago Bears erase 10-point deficit in 4th quarter to stun Green Bay Packers 22-16 in OT

December 20, 2025 at 11:39 p.m.

Caleb Williams lofted a 46-yard touchdown pass to receiver DJ Moore for a walk-off touchdown in overtime, giving the Chicago Bears a 22-16 win over the Green Bay Packers on...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams winds up to throw in the first quarter against the Packers on Dec. 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears ‘know what’s at stake’ in rematch with Green Bay Packers: The NFC North hangs in the balance

December 20, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Saturday night's showdown against the Green Bay Packers might be the biggest Chicago Bears game in years. "This is what you put all the work in for," Cole Kmet said.

Fans cheer during the third quarter of the Bears-Browns game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Can the Chicago Bears clinch a playoff berth this week? A look at the postseason scenarios in the NFC.

December 18, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears can clinch a postseason berth this weekend. Here's a look at the NFC playoff race and how Saturday's game vs. the Green Bay Packers will affect it.

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