Sean Hammond
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Chicago Bears beat reporter for the Chicago Tribune.
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The Bears and Packers rarely have been this good at the same time in their storied rivalry — so Sunday's game will be a historic matchup.
Here's what the numbers say.
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Here's what the numbers say.
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Rarely have Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers been this good in long rivalry. Here’s what the numbers say.
The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers rarely have been this good at the same time in their storied rivalry. Sunday’s game will be a historic matchup. Here’s what the numbers say.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Bears and Packers rarely have been this good at the same time in their storied rivalry — so Sunday's game will be a historic matchup.
Here's what the numbers say.
📝 @seanhammond.bsky.social
Here's what the numbers say.
📝 @seanhammond.bsky.social
Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright, once buried on the depth chart, wins NFC Defensive Player of the Month.
“It means a lot just to be recognized around the league,” Wright said Thursday. “It definitely means a lot coming from the journey I’ve had.”
“It means a lot just to be recognized around the league,” Wright said Thursday. “It definitely means a lot coming from the journey I’ve had.”
Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright, once buried on the depth chart, wins NFC Defensive Player of the Month
Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright won NFC Defensive Player of the Month — plus the latest injury news out of Halas Hall.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright, once buried on the depth chart, wins NFC Defensive Player of the Month.
“It means a lot just to be recognized around the league,” Wright said Thursday. “It definitely means a lot coming from the journey I’ve had.”
“It means a lot just to be recognized around the league,” Wright said Thursday. “It definitely means a lot coming from the journey I’ve had.”
Bears Thursday injury report:
DNP
Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder)
Rome Odunze (foot)
Tyrique Stevenson (hip)
Joe Thuney (rest)
Limited
T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring)
Kyle Monangai (ankle)
DNP
Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder)
Rome Odunze (foot)
Tyrique Stevenson (hip)
Joe Thuney (rest)
Limited
T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring)
Kyle Monangai (ankle)
December 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Bears Thursday injury report:
DNP
Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder)
Rome Odunze (foot)
Tyrique Stevenson (hip)
Joe Thuney (rest)
Limited
T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring)
Kyle Monangai (ankle)
DNP
Ruben Hyppolite (shoulder)
Rome Odunze (foot)
Tyrique Stevenson (hip)
Joe Thuney (rest)
Limited
T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring)
Kyle Monangai (ankle)
How many times have the Bears met in December or January when both teams were five games over .500?
Not many.
Here's a look at the numbers that stand out heading into this week's Bears-Packers rivalry game.
Not many.
Here's a look at the numbers that stand out heading into this week's Bears-Packers rivalry game.
Rarely have Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers been this good in long rivalry. Here’s what the numbers say.
The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers rarely have been this good at the same time in their storied rivalry. Sunday’s game will be a historic matchup. Here’s what the numbers say.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
How many times have the Bears met in December or January when both teams were five games over .500?
Not many.
Here's a look at the numbers that stand out heading into this week's Bears-Packers rivalry game.
Not many.
Here's a look at the numbers that stand out heading into this week's Bears-Packers rivalry game.
Are the Bears the best team in the NFC? Who is more likely to win the NFC North? Plus more on the O-line, Nahshon Wright and Caleb Williams.
This week's pressing questions with @bradbiggs.bsky.social and @philthompsontrib.bsky.social
This week's pressing questions with @bradbiggs.bsky.social and @philthompsontrib.bsky.social
Are the 9-3 Chicago Bears the best team in the NFC? 5 pressing questions after Week 13.
Are the Chicago Bears the best team in the NFC? Who is the favorite in the NFC North? The Tribune’s Bears writers tackle this week’s pressing questions.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Are the Bears the best team in the NFC? Who is more likely to win the NFC North? Plus more on the O-line, Nahshon Wright and Caleb Williams.
This week's pressing questions with @bradbiggs.bsky.social and @philthompsontrib.bsky.social
This week's pressing questions with @bradbiggs.bsky.social and @philthompsontrib.bsky.social
Ben Johnson said he's "very pleased" with QB Caleb Williams' play right now. He said throw the stats out the window.
"He's doing a really good job managing the ballgame. That's step No. 1 for the quarterback," Johnson said.
"He's doing a really good job managing the ballgame. That's step No. 1 for the quarterback," Johnson said.
December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ben Johnson said he's "very pleased" with QB Caleb Williams' play right now. He said throw the stats out the window.
"He's doing a really good job managing the ballgame. That's step No. 1 for the quarterback," Johnson said.
"He's doing a really good job managing the ballgame. That's step No. 1 for the quarterback," Johnson said.
Why did Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson go shirtless? ‘Any time you get a chance to feed a city, you want to do it.’
On the coach who has galvanized the Bears, and who has galvanized Bears fans.
On the coach who has galvanized the Bears, and who has galvanized Bears fans.
Why did Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson go shirtless? ‘Any time you get a chance to feed a city, you want to do it.’
Speaking for the first time since his shirtless celebration, Ben Johnson called it a “spur of the moment” decision and said he wanted to bring the city of Chicago some excitement.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Why did Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson go shirtless? ‘Any time you get a chance to feed a city, you want to do it.’
On the coach who has galvanized the Bears, and who has galvanized Bears fans.
On the coach who has galvanized the Bears, and who has galvanized Bears fans.
Ben Johnson was asked about the Bears being the No. 1 seed in the NFC right now. He said it means nothing with five games remaining.
"We have not been guaranteed a spot in the tournament yet," Johnson said.
"We have not been guaranteed a spot in the tournament yet," Johnson said.
December 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Ben Johnson was asked about the Bears being the No. 1 seed in the NFC right now. He said it means nothing with five games remaining.
"We have not been guaranteed a spot in the tournament yet," Johnson said.
"We have not been guaranteed a spot in the tournament yet," Johnson said.
"It's a big week. We know how important this rivalry is." -Ben Johnson on his first matchup with Green Bay
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"It's a big week. We know how important this rivalry is." -Ben Johnson on his first matchup with Green Bay
Bears coach Ben Johnson on ripping his shirt off: "That was a spur of the moment deal, I guess. But I figured the sooner the better because I'm not in the weight room very much anymore."
December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Bears coach Ben Johnson on ripping his shirt off: "That was a spur of the moment deal, I guess. But I figured the sooner the better because I'm not in the weight room very much anymore."
Following Carolina’s win over the Rams, the Chicago Bears are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
November 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Following Carolina’s win over the Rams, the Chicago Bears are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
First Bears teammates to run for 100 yards in the same game since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey in 1985?
“It’s an honor to even be in that company in the same sentence,” Kyle Monangai said.
@philthompsontrib.bsky.social has the story on a historic effort.
“It’s an honor to even be in that company in the same sentence,” Kyle Monangai said.
@philthompsontrib.bsky.social has the story on a historic effort.
Chicago Bears D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were ‘electric’ as they combined for 255 rushing yards
The Chicago Bears running back duo had the first dual 100-yard performances since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey in 1985.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
First Bears teammates to run for 100 yards in the same game since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey in 1985?
“It’s an honor to even be in that company in the same sentence,” Kyle Monangai said.
@philthompsontrib.bsky.social has the story on a historic effort.
“It’s an honor to even be in that company in the same sentence,” Kyle Monangai said.
@philthompsontrib.bsky.social has the story on a historic effort.
The Tush Push is about brute strength. It’s about the big boys up front. It’s about some of the strongest men in pro sports pushing each other in a battle of wills.
The cornerbacks? They’re almost an afterthought.
Then Nahshon Wright made a play.
The cornerbacks? They’re almost an afterthought.
Then Nahshon Wright made a play.
‘He went and got it’: How Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright stole the ball from Jalen Hurts on the Tush Push
The Eagles appeared poised to take the lead. They lined up for their famed Tush Push play. Then Bears CB Nahshon Wright made a game-changing play.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Tush Push is about brute strength. It’s about the big boys up front. It’s about some of the strongest men in pro sports pushing each other in a battle of wills.
The cornerbacks? They’re almost an afterthought.
Then Nahshon Wright made a play.
The cornerbacks? They’re almost an afterthought.
Then Nahshon Wright made a play.
Nahshon Wright didn’t spend much time thinking about or preparing for the Philadelphia Eagles’ famed Tush Push play.
Like, as in none.
“I mean, the Tush Push, honestly, I didn’t look at it at all,” Wright said.
On Friday, he made a huge play.
Like, as in none.
“I mean, the Tush Push, honestly, I didn’t look at it at all,” Wright said.
On Friday, he made a huge play.
‘He went and got it’: How Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright stole the ball from Jalen Hurts on the Tush Push
The Eagles appeared poised to take the lead. They lined up for their famed Tush Push play. Then Bears CB Nahshon Wright made a game-changing play.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Nahshon Wright didn’t spend much time thinking about or preparing for the Philadelphia Eagles’ famed Tush Push play.
Like, as in none.
“I mean, the Tush Push, honestly, I didn’t look at it at all,” Wright said.
On Friday, he made a huge play.
Like, as in none.
“I mean, the Tush Push, honestly, I didn’t look at it at all,” Wright said.
On Friday, he made a huge play.
Reposted by Sean Hammond
Get ready for more free hot dogs, Chicago.
Ben Johnson delivered.
After Johnson's shirtless celebration, The Wieners Circle said it once again will be giving out free hot dogs Tuesday.
@seanhammond.bsky.social's story.
Ben Johnson delivered.
After Johnson's shirtless celebration, The Wieners Circle said it once again will be giving out free hot dogs Tuesday.
@seanhammond.bsky.social's story.
Wieners Circle promises free hot dogs after Ben Johnson rips off his shirt following Chicago Bears win
After Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson’s shirtless celebration, The Wieners Circle on the North Side said it once again will be giving out free hot dogs Tuesday.
trib.al
November 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Get ready for more free hot dogs, Chicago.
Ben Johnson delivered.
After Johnson's shirtless celebration, The Wieners Circle said it once again will be giving out free hot dogs Tuesday.
@seanhammond.bsky.social's story.
Ben Johnson delivered.
After Johnson's shirtless celebration, The Wieners Circle said it once again will be giving out free hot dogs Tuesday.
@seanhammond.bsky.social's story.
Kyl Monangai's first reaction after learning the team rushed for 281 yards?
"Man, 19 away from 300."
He wanted more.
"Man, 19 away from 300."
He wanted more.
November 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Kyl Monangai's first reaction after learning the team rushed for 281 yards?
"Man, 19 away from 300."
He wanted more.
"Man, 19 away from 300."
He wanted more.
Kevin Byard on what this win over Philly means: "It really confirms to us what we knew that we were. We know we’re a really good team, but we just gotta continue to prove it each and every week."
November 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Kevin Byard on what this win over Philly means: "It really confirms to us what we knew that we were. We know we’re a really good team, but we just gotta continue to prove it each and every week."
FINAL: Bears 24, Eagles 15.
The Chicago Bears are 9-3 and just beat the defending Super Bowl champions.
D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each topped 100 rushing yards. First time two Bears teammates did that since 1985.
The Chicago Bears are 9-3 and just beat the defending Super Bowl champions.
D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each topped 100 rushing yards. First time two Bears teammates did that since 1985.
November 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
FINAL: Bears 24, Eagles 15.
The Chicago Bears are 9-3 and just beat the defending Super Bowl champions.
D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each topped 100 rushing yards. First time two Bears teammates did that since 1985.
The Chicago Bears are 9-3 and just beat the defending Super Bowl champions.
D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each topped 100 rushing yards. First time two Bears teammates did that since 1985.
TOUCHDOWN: A.J. Brown scores again. The Eagles go for two and don't get it.
Bears 24, Eagles 15. 3:10 to go.
Bears 24, Eagles 15. 3:10 to go.
November 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
TOUCHDOWN: A.J. Brown scores again. The Eagles go for two and don't get it.
Bears 24, Eagles 15. 3:10 to go.
Bears 24, Eagles 15. 3:10 to go.
With 6:19 remaining, Eagles fans are heading to the exits.
The Bears lead 24-9.
The Bears lead 24-9.
TOUCHDOWN: Cole Kmet slips open down field off play action and Caleb Williams lofts one perfectly to him.
The Bears go up by two touchdowns.
The Bears go up by two touchdowns.
November 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
With 6:19 remaining, Eagles fans are heading to the exits.
The Bears lead 24-9.
The Bears lead 24-9.
TOUCHDOWN: Cole Kmet slips open down field off play action and Caleb Williams lofts one perfectly to him.
The Bears go up by two touchdowns.
The Bears go up by two touchdowns.
November 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
TOUCHDOWN: Cole Kmet slips open down field off play action and Caleb Williams lofts one perfectly to him.
The Bears go up by two touchdowns.
The Bears go up by two touchdowns.
After the takeaway on the Tush Push, the Bears ran the ball on 9 of 12 plays on the following possession. They went 87 yards and overcame a false start penalty.
Kyle Monangai capped it off with a touchdown.
Kyle Monangai capped it off with a touchdown.
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
After the takeaway on the Tush Push, the Bears ran the ball on 9 of 12 plays on the following possession. They went 87 yards and overcame a false start penalty.
Kyle Monangai capped it off with a touchdown.
Kyle Monangai capped it off with a touchdown.
TOUCHDOWN: Kyle Monangai punches it in. The Bears run game comes through again. Cairo Santos' extra point makes it an eight-point game.
Bears 17, Eagles 9. 12:49 4Q
Bears 17, Eagles 9. 12:49 4Q
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
TOUCHDOWN: Kyle Monangai punches it in. The Bears run game comes through again. Cairo Santos' extra point makes it an eight-point game.
Bears 17, Eagles 9. 12:49 4Q
Bears 17, Eagles 9. 12:49 4Q
Bears DT Andrew Billings heads to the locker room with an apparent injury.
November 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Bears DT Andrew Billings heads to the locker room with an apparent injury.
The Chicago Bears run game is averaging 7.5 yards per carry in this game. Now over 200 yards.
November 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Chicago Bears run game is averaging 7.5 yards per carry in this game. Now over 200 yards.