The Bear’s Den, December 17, 2025

The Chicago Bears are banged up going into Packers week, but so are the Cheez-Its

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears list Luther Burden, Rome Odunze as out of practice – NBC Sports

The Bears listed two of their top wideouts as non-participants on Tuesday’s estimated practice report.

Bears injury report: WRs Rome Odunze and Luther Burden sit out – Chicago Sun-Times

Odunze has a foot problem, while Burden hurt his ankle Sunday.

Bears’ quiet preseason addition has been imperative for Dennis Allen’s defense – BGO

The Chicago Bears claimed D’Marco Jackson in August, and that move has been an important one, helping Dennis Allen’s defense through injuries.

NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Updated QB rankings after Week 15 action, Caleb top 10 – NFL Spin Zone

The quarterback hierarchy continues to come into view. Let’s get into our QB rankings as Week 15 comes to an end.

Bears: Packers’ defense remains dangerous even without Micah Parsons – Chicago Sun-Times

Coach Ben Johnson has seen Green Bay’s defense without Parsons. So has quarterback Caleb Williams.

After rough finish vs. Packers, Bears QB Caleb Williams eyes a fast start Saturday – Chicago Sun-Times

A better first quarter from Williams at Lambeau Field two weeks ago would have ensured the game didn’t come down to the final minute.

How the Bears can clinch a playoff spot this weekend – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears could guarantee themselves a place in the NFC playoffs.

Why Caleb Williams’ rivalry rematch could be a defining moment for the Bears QB – Chicago Sun-Times

He has an opportunity to beat the Packers and stay atop the NFC North and to avenge an interception in the matchup at Lambeau that cost the Bears a chance to at least tie the score.

Familiarity is key with Bears’ unlikely defensive contributors – SI

The Bears’ defense have dealt with a myriad of injuries this year. They might’ve faltered if the backups weren’t ready to play.

POLISH SAUSAGE

NFL privately admitted to erroneous reversal of catch by Panthers – NBC Sports

The catch rule, and the replay process, continues to be a conundrum for the NFL.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Josh Jacobs, Dontayvion Wicks listed as out of practice for Packers – NBC Sports

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said in his Tuesday press conference that the team would have a significant number of players on their injury report later in the day and that proved to be correct.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears poised to take care of business (finally) against Green Bay Packers – Windy City Gridiron

Packers head to Soldier Field where they look take back the division lead. The Chicago Bears are set to win the game and take a commanding lead in the NFC North.

Bears vs Packers Battle for the North II – Windy City Gridiron

The audio and video from the latest @TheRealEvanMac & @RossRead Show talking Bears @2ndCityGridiron is right here!

Bears vs. Packers Injury Report: Odunze, Burden DNP – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears’ first official injury report for Saturday’s game against the Packers is out. @ryandroste with the latest.

Caleb Williams Stat Tracker Week 15 – Windy City Gridiron

Tracking Caleb Williams and his receivers in the Chicago Bears record books with @gridironborn

10 Thoughts on the NFL: Injuries suck, Bears back on top, and more from Week 15 – Windy City Gridiron

A lot of good and some bad from NFL Week 15, and @kdthompson5 has thought on all of it.

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