Sean Hammond
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Chicago Bears beat reporter for the Chicago Tribune.
‘He was with me today’: Chicago Bears’ Nahshon Wright makes emotional interception after his coach’s death
‘He was with me today’: Chicago Bears’ Nahshon Wright makes emotional interception after his coach’s death
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.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
‘He was with me today’: Chicago Bears’ Nahshon Wright makes emotional interception after his coach’s death
Bears safety and team captain Kevin Byard: "This isn’t the same old Bears."
November 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Bears safety and team captain Kevin Byard: "This isn’t the same old Bears."
The Bears won yet again in dramatic fashion. Cairo Santos knocks in the field goal to win it. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/c...
Week 11 recap: Chicago Bears beat Minnesota Vikings 19-17 on Cairo Santos’ 48-yard FG as time expires
It wasn’t pretty, but the Chicago Bears scratched and clawed their way to their seventh win in eight games after watching a 13-point lead slip away in the fourth quarter.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Bears won yet again in dramatic fashion. Cairo Santos knocks in the field goal to win it. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/c...
It's a 48-yard field-goal try from Cairo Santos with 4 seconds left.
And it's GOOD.
FINAL: Bears 19, Vikings 17.
And it's GOOD.
FINAL: Bears 19, Vikings 17.
November 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It's a 48-yard field-goal try from Cairo Santos with 4 seconds left.
And it's GOOD.
FINAL: Bears 19, Vikings 17.
And it's GOOD.
FINAL: Bears 19, Vikings 17.
TOUCHDOWN: McCarthy to Addison. The Vikings tie it up with 50 seconds to go.
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
TOUCHDOWN: McCarthy to Addison. The Vikings tie it up with 50 seconds to go.
On fourth-and-4 at their own 45, McCarthy connects with Jordan Addison for a first down. Vikings on the move.
November 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
On fourth-and-4 at their own 45, McCarthy connects with Jordan Addison for a first down. Vikings on the move.
Screen pass to Kyle Monangai gets the Bears to a fourth-and-5 at the Minnesota 43-yard line.
Big decision for Ben Johnson.
He's keeping his offense on the field with 3:21 to go.
Big decision for Ben Johnson.
He's keeping his offense on the field with 3:21 to go.
November 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Screen pass to Kyle Monangai gets the Bears to a fourth-and-5 at the Minnesota 43-yard line.
Big decision for Ben Johnson.
He's keeping his offense on the field with 3:21 to go.
Big decision for Ben Johnson.
He's keeping his offense on the field with 3:21 to go.
Facing third-and-14 from their own 14, Caleb Williams dumps one short to Colston Loveland, who squirts past two defenders for a first down.
Huge conversion there after a DJ Moore drop on the previous play.
Huge conversion there after a DJ Moore drop on the previous play.
November 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Facing third-and-14 from their own 14, Caleb Williams dumps one short to Colston Loveland, who squirts past two defenders for a first down.
Huge conversion there after a DJ Moore drop on the previous play.
Huge conversion there after a DJ Moore drop on the previous play.
The Bears sent Tyson Bagent onto the field at receiver, but it was just eye candy. D'Andre Swift takes the handoff and can't get the first down.
Then Cairo Santos misses a 45-yard field-goal try. Wide left.
Vikings take over, trailing by six.
Then Cairo Santos misses a 45-yard field-goal try. Wide left.
Vikings take over, trailing by six.
November 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Bears sent Tyson Bagent onto the field at receiver, but it was just eye candy. D'Andre Swift takes the handoff and can't get the first down.
Then Cairo Santos misses a 45-yard field-goal try. Wide left.
Vikings take over, trailing by six.
Then Cairo Santos misses a 45-yard field-goal try. Wide left.
Vikings take over, trailing by six.
TOUCHDOWN: Minnesota RB Jordan Mason finds the end zone. The Vikings are right back in this thing with 12:33 to go.
November 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
TOUCHDOWN: Minnesota RB Jordan Mason finds the end zone. The Vikings are right back in this thing with 12:33 to go.
Welp, Caleb Williams hadn't been sacked since Cincinnati a couple weeks ago, but the Vikings get to him twice on that possession.
A great punt return from Minnesota has this crowd on its feet. Vikings take over in the red zone.
A great punt return from Minnesota has this crowd on its feet. Vikings take over in the red zone.
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Welp, Caleb Williams hadn't been sacked since Cincinnati a couple weeks ago, but the Vikings get to him twice on that possession.
A great punt return from Minnesota has this crowd on its feet. Vikings take over in the red zone.
A great punt return from Minnesota has this crowd on its feet. Vikings take over in the red zone.
Tyrique Stevenson and Jaquan Brisker are both in pain after J.J. McCarthy severely under-throws that one, although there was some pressure.
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Tyrique Stevenson and Jaquan Brisker are both in pain after J.J. McCarthy severely under-throws that one, although there was some pressure.
Another lengthy Bears possession, but they are forced to settle for a field goal.
Cairo Santos is good from 33 yards.
Bears 16, Vikings 3. 2:11 3Q
Cairo Santos is good from 33 yards.
Bears 16, Vikings 3. 2:11 3Q
November 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Another lengthy Bears possession, but they are forced to settle for a field goal.
Cairo Santos is good from 33 yards.
Bears 16, Vikings 3. 2:11 3Q
Cairo Santos is good from 33 yards.
Bears 16, Vikings 3. 2:11 3Q
Screen pass to Luther Burden picks up a first down on third-and-13. Burden moved up field quickly.
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Screen pass to Luther Burden picks up a first down on third-and-13. Burden moved up field quickly.
A 54-yard field-goal try from Cairo Santos is GOOD with room to spare.
Bears 13, Vikings 3. 10:31 3Q
Bears 13, Vikings 3. 10:31 3Q
November 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A 54-yard field-goal try from Cairo Santos is GOOD with room to spare.
Bears 13, Vikings 3. 10:31 3Q
Bears 13, Vikings 3. 10:31 3Q
Bears defense picks off J.J. McCarthy twice in the first half. Bears lead 10-3 at halftime.
Catch up on everything here.
Catch up on everything here.
Week 11 updates: Chicago Bears pick off J.J. McCarthy twice to lead Minnesota Vikings 10-3 at halftime
The Chicago Bears (6-3) are playing the Minnesota Vikings (4-5) at U.S. Bank Stadium in a Week 11 matchup. Here’s what you need to know.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Bears defense picks off J.J. McCarthy twice in the first half. Bears lead 10-3 at halftime.
Catch up on everything here.
Catch up on everything here.
Luther Burden out-snapped Olamide Zaccheaus significantly in that first half. Zaccheaus has had more snaps than Burden in every game so far this season.
But Burden might be edging him out for WR3.
Burden had 2 catches for 11 yards in the first half.
But Burden might be edging him out for WR3.
Burden had 2 catches for 11 yards in the first half.
November 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Luther Burden out-snapped Olamide Zaccheaus significantly in that first half. Zaccheaus has had more snaps than Burden in every game so far this season.
But Burden might be edging him out for WR3.
Burden had 2 catches for 11 yards in the first half.
But Burden might be edging him out for WR3.
Burden had 2 catches for 11 yards in the first half.
There's Bears CB Nahshon Wright with an interception and an emotional moment after his college coach John Beam died this week.
A big play from Wright at a key moment.
A big play from Wright at a key moment.
November 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
There's Bears CB Nahshon Wright with an interception and an emotional moment after his college coach John Beam died this week.
A big play from Wright at a key moment.
A big play from Wright at a key moment.
Another miraculous move to avoid a sack from Caleb Williams. He's forced to throw it away.
Cairo Santos knocks in a 38-yard field goal.
Bears 10, Vikings 3. 2:00 2Q
Cairo Santos knocks in a 38-yard field goal.
Bears 10, Vikings 3. 2:00 2Q
November 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Another miraculous move to avoid a sack from Caleb Williams. He's forced to throw it away.
Cairo Santos knocks in a 38-yard field goal.
Bears 10, Vikings 3. 2:00 2Q
Cairo Santos knocks in a 38-yard field goal.
Bears 10, Vikings 3. 2:00 2Q
INTERCEPTION: Kevin Byard reads it perfectly and undercuts a J.J. McCarthy throw for Justin Jefferson.
Bears will start at the 25.
Bears will start at the 25.
November 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
INTERCEPTION: Kevin Byard reads it perfectly and undercuts a J.J. McCarthy throw for Justin Jefferson.
Bears will start at the 25.
Bears will start at the 25.
D'Marco Jackson enters the game now for Noah Sewell, who heads to the injury tent.
November 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
D'Marco Jackson enters the game now for Noah Sewell, who heads to the injury tent.
15-play, 74-yard drive eats up 8:25 of game time.
Bears 7, Vikings 3.
Bears 7, Vikings 3.
Ben Johnson sends in the big package with an extra lineman on first-and-goal from the 2.
Kyle Monangai bursts his way in for an easy touchdown.
The Bears find their first points and jump into the lead.
Kyle Monangai bursts his way in for an easy touchdown.
The Bears find their first points and jump into the lead.
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
15-play, 74-yard drive eats up 8:25 of game time.
Bears 7, Vikings 3.
Bears 7, Vikings 3.
Ben Johnson sends in the big package with an extra lineman on first-and-goal from the 2.
Kyle Monangai bursts his way in for an easy touchdown.
The Bears find their first points and jump into the lead.
Kyle Monangai bursts his way in for an easy touchdown.
The Bears find their first points and jump into the lead.
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Ben Johnson sends in the big package with an extra lineman on first-and-goal from the 2.
Kyle Monangai bursts his way in for an easy touchdown.
The Bears find their first points and jump into the lead.
Kyle Monangai bursts his way in for an easy touchdown.
The Bears find their first points and jump into the lead.
Third-and-1 at the Vikings' 15, Caleb Williams runs a successful QB sneak. Hole was wide open.
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Third-and-1 at the Vikings' 15, Caleb Williams runs a successful QB sneak. Hole was wide open.
On third-and-4 in Vikings territory, Caleb Williams pitches to DJ Moore, who slips his way through a hole for a first down.
Bears moving the chains here.
Bears moving the chains here.
November 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
On third-and-4 in Vikings territory, Caleb Williams pitches to DJ Moore, who slips his way through a hole for a first down.
Bears moving the chains here.
Bears moving the chains here.