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Why was Bears’ Nahshon Wright so emotional after interception, win? ‘I gained an angel’ - The Athletic
With a heavy heart, Wright delivered a highlight-reel takeaway in tribute to his former coach, the late John Beam.
Bears’ latest comeback comes courtesy of returner Devin Duvernay, kicker Cairo Santos - Chicago Sun-Times
The Beas’ path to their seventh win in 10 games wasn’t a straight line Sunday. It was a diagonal one that started when Devin Duvernay caught the ball at his own 4 with a one-point deficit and 50 seconds to play.
Bears take another big step while kicking Vikings to the curb in NFC North — a heck of a two-for-one - Chicago Sun-Times
How does it feel, football fans, to see the often hopeless Bears put that shoe on somebody else’s foot for a change?
Bears CB Nahshon Wright pays tribute to late coach after interception - Chicago Sun-Times
John Beam, his junior-college coach, was shot and killed this week.
Bears’ grades against Vikings are in. How did they do in clutch 19-17 win? - Chicago Sun-Times
Wait, does the Bears’ epic four-play, nine-yard march to set up a field goal at the end count as yet another game-winning drive for quarterback Caleb Williams?
Chicago Bears: Special teams keys fourth-quarter comeback - Chicago Tribune
Devin Duvernay’s 56-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter adds to the growing legend of the “find a way” Chicago Bears.
Nahshon Wright: Chicago Bears CB’s emotional INT after coach’s death - Chicago Tribune
Nahshon Wright felt a wave of emotion wash over him after making an interception three days after his junior college coach, John Beam, was shot and killed in Oakland.
How Cairo Santos, Bears special teams rebounded to pull off another wild win - The Athletic
Bears special teams miscues in the fourth quarter helped the Vikings claw back, but then Bears special teams came through for the win.
Who are the Chicago Bears? They’re winners, and they’re not apologizing - The Athletic
We’ve heard enough apologies from this organization over the years. After their seventh win, it’s clear these are not the same old Bears.
What was up with Sam Darnold’s dud? Is the Bears’ record a mirage? Our experts’ Week 11 takeaways - The Athletic
Also: Who is ahead in the race for the AFC wild-card slots? And is J.J. McCarthy’s inaccuracy cause for concern?
4 biggest winners from Bears’ thrilling Week 11 victory over Vikings - SI
The Chicago Bears notched another win, but these players got just a little bit more out of it.
Insane stat shows just how much Bears’ rival respects Caleb Williams - SI
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores threw everything plus the kitchen sink at Caleb Williams on Sunday.
POLISH SAUSAGE
Abdul Carter was benched for the Giants’ opening series Sunday - NBC Sports
Giants first-round pick Abdul Carter found himself on the bench to start Sunday’s game against the Packers.
Broncos win eighth in a row, beating Chiefs 22-19 on final play - NBC Sports
Wil Lutz, who had a 35-yard field goal blocked for the win in KC last year, hit a 35-yarder on the final play.
Ravens run win streak to four games by beating Browns 23-16 - NBC Sports
The Ravens are back to .500 after their 1-5 start to the 2025 season.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Report: Initial concern is Aaron Rodgers suffered slight break in left wrist - NBC Sports
Rodgers is set to undergo further testing on Monday to determine the extent of his injury and how long he’ll be sidelined.
Special Teams Gaffe Dashes Vikings Comeback Hopes Against Bears - Daily Norseman
Just not good enough on offense
Report: Packers RB Josh Jacobs’ knee injury isn’t season-ending - Acme Packing Company
Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs will have more testing done tomorrow, but it’s looking positive.
Vikings’ JJ McCarthy Slammed by Super Bowl Winner After Bears Game - Newsweek
A Super Bowl winner aimed criticisms at Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy following his team’s loss to the Chicago Bears.
Vikings QB JJ McCarthy Doesn’t Hold Back After Facing Fan Backlash - Heavy.com
J.J. McCarthy shared his thoughts on Vikings fans booing him during a Week 11 loss to the Bears where McCarthy threw two interceptions.
NFL Week 11 overreactions and reality checks: Chargers collapsing? Time to bench J.J. McCarthy? - CBS Sports
Which overreactions from Week 11 are valid and which are off-base?
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
‘Resilient’ Cairo Santos made Chicago Bears history - Windy City Gridiron
Cairo Santos is the best kicker in Chicago Bears history.
Bears edge out Vikings with last-second FG to improve to 7-3 - Windy City Gridiron
The Bears improve to 7-3 in the last-second victory.
NFL Week 12 Odds: Chicago Bears favored over the Pittsburgh Steelers - Windy City Gridiron
Check out the early odds for the Chicago Bears and the Pittsburgh Steelers game, plus the latest on Steeler QB Aaron Rodgers.
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