Would Trevon Diggs be a good fit with the Bears? Also, any fun plans for New Years Eve?
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
Two Bears make the ESPN All-Rookie Team – Windy City Gridiron
Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland are receiving some well-earned praise from the sports outlet.
Orlovsky: Not surprised if Trevon Diggs gets interest from Bears, Packers – ESPN
Dan Orlovsky explains why the Bears and the Packers should both be interested in Trevon Diggs before the playoffs.
Bears open as home favorite vs. Lions in Week 18 – USA Today Chicago Bears
The Bears have a chance to clinch the No. 2 seed — and a second home game in the playoffs, if applicable — with a win over the Lions.
Stacey Dales: ‘Caleb Williams has a thirst to win’ – 670 The Score
On the Mully & Haugh Show, NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales discussed how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has a “thirst to win” and also outlined the playoff picture.
Why one analyst predicts Caleb Williams could go nuclear in 2026 – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears
Williams’ ascension is mirroring that of Josh Allen, who took the league by storm in his third season.
Bears, etc. Podcast: Ben Johnson on Bears’ response after Week 17 loss – ChicagoBears.com
Head coach Ben Johnson joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer to break down Sunday night’s game against the 49ers and highlight areas for growth moving forward.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Cowboys release veteran CB Trevon Diggs – ESPN
Diggs, 27, will go through waivers and will be a free agent if he isn’t claimed.
NFL Week 18 playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings – ESPN
There are two spots left in the playoffs (one in each conference), neither No. 1 seed has been clinched and four division titles are still up for grabs. Let’s take a look at how those spots can be claimed.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
The Detroit Lions’ offensive regression in 2025 was bigger than you think – Pride of Detroit
A statistical breakdown and analysis of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 offensive regression. Jack’s note: More evidence Ben Johnson is outstanding.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
Windy City Honors: Chicago Bears Week 17 Superlatives
The Bears might’ve lost, but they are still playoff-bound. Our @thechicagosares hands out Windy City Honors after a Week 17 shootout.
Week 18 WCG NFL Power Rankings And Each Team’s Biggest Strength For 2026
Week 18 Is Here! That Means 18 Teams Are Playing Their Final Games Of The Season. @AaronLemingNFL Pegs Each Team’s Biggest Strength
Week 18 Power rankings roundup: Bears finishing strong
Headed to the final week of the regular season, @SamHouseholder rounds up the Bears’ power rankings.
Caleb Williams Stat Tracker Week 17
Tracking Caleb Williams and his receivers in the Chicago Bears record books with @gridironborn
Stock up, stock down: Thriller in San Francisco
After a thrilling game, @SamHouseholder shares his weekly stock watch for the Bears.
Hot Take Tuesday: Some Want the Bears to Rest? Am I Taking Crazy Pills?
The incoherent ramblings of a belligerent Bears fan.
The Mac & Read Show: Bears in the playoffs, but the job’s not finished
The audio and video from the latest @TheRealEvanMac & @RossRead Show talking Bears @2ndCityGridiron is right here!
THE RULES
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2nd City Gridiron Podcast Channel which includes Bears Banter hosted by Bill Zimmerman, Bear & Balanced from Jeff Berckes and Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., Bears Over Beers featuring Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk, Making Monsters with Taylor Doll, Bear Bones from Dr. Mason West, The Mac & Read Show from Evan McLean and Ross Read, and an occasional T Formation Conversation from Lester; Steven’s Streaming Twitch Channel from Steven Schweickert is another fun one.
NOTE: Denmaster Ken is experimenting with AI data collection to come up with some more eclectic sourcing, but the article is not written by AI.
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