en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Chicago Bears News https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/news Here's what you need to know to watch "Thursday Night Football" this week. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:14:30 GMT Daniel Chavkin https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58395460 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58395460 false false The Chicago Bears likely remember the last time Drake Maye came to Soldier Field. It was an ugly affair that saw the New England Patriots roll to a 19-3 victory. Maye had a touchdown pass while Caleb Williams was sacked 9 times. It certainly increased the volume from people claiming that Maye was the superior […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:11:59 GMT Erik Lambert https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58395138 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58395138 false false Ditka will be honored when the team hosts New England on October 22 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:40:03 GMT Wendi Oliveros https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394697 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394697 false false The Chicago Bears have multiple tributes planned for late Hall of Famer Mike Ditka during Thursday's home game against the New England Patriots, including… Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:33:36 GMT Daniel Valente https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394660 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394660 false false Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson & Bears RB D'Andre Swift are ranked similarly in our Week 7 RB Rankings. Which RB should fantasy football managers start on TNF? Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:28:56 GMT Nick Raducanu https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394645 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394645 false false The Lions missed the IHSA playoffs in both of Gould's years in charge, going 2-7 this year and 1-8 in 2025. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:57:59 GMT Mike Clark https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394480 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394480 false false Bears Bears DB Kyler Gordon has been the subject of rumors, speculation, and criticism but is returning to the field against the Falcons after a significant absence, ready to focus on helping Chicago reach the playoffs. “That’s just the nature of the world,” Gordon said, via ESPN. “I’ve got a pretty closed circle, so I don’t […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:40:02 GMT Wyatt Grindley https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394366 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394366 false false Former Chicago Bears player and coach Mike Ditka died at age 86 on Oct. 9. The crowd's going to be decked out, and there will surely be some Ditka lookalikes. ... Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:26:37 GMT Madison Williams, Thomas J. C. Martyn https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394278 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394278 false false While fans and football media outlets go nose-to-nose debating whether Drake Maye or Caleb Williams is better, both players spent time during their press conferences lobbing bouquets of compliments at each other. Don’t get me wrong. I love seeing contemporaries going at each other’s throats in the heat of competition. But I also dig it when two players of like Williams and Maye have mutual respect for each other. We’ll start with Drake Maye, someone who is in as much awe as we are when watching Williams play ball: Reporter: Do you ever watch him and say I’d like to try that or I’d love to borrow that from his game? Maye: “Him in the pocket, I don’t know if I could do some of the things he could do. He’s special in the way he can move and kinda escape and evade pressure. [Him] throwing on the run is pretty cool to watch. I don’t know if I’m that shifty in the pocket. He can do some cool things. He’s got crazy arm talent, and it’s fun to watch. I don’t know if I’m that flexible to try some of those things, but I think the way he plays the game is cool. I know he’s doing a great job, and I know he’s got the city on the watch.” A simple admission of “I wish I could do the things that guy does athletically” is one of the highest compliments one player can give another. Oct 18, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) eludes the Atlanta Falcons rush during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Caleb Williams and Drake Maye Have Mutual Feelings Of Admiration Now, this is about Maye: “I’ve kind of grown up with Drake throughout the years. We’ve been in the same class for a while. We’ve been to so many camps. Probably one of the guys that I am closer to in my class and just overall on another team. So being able to watch him kind of grow up and be around each other, it’s been fun. But his mobility and things like that, it’s always been a weapon for him throughout college, high school, and all of that. That’s going to be a good challenge for us and our team.” MORE: In a world where you expect someone to take the low-hanging fruit and run with it, it is refreshing that Drake Maye and Caleb Williams aren’t feeding the monster. Instead, they’re like in after their hockey game ends in a tie to close the “Lisa on Ice” episode. Nov 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) makes a pass during the first half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images I appreciate the mutual feelings of respect these two quarterbacks share. This is the kind of energy I need before kickoff. Yours truly is old enough to remember when Thursday Night Football games were throwaway games featuring gimmicky jerseys and subpar quarterback play. Now, TNF features high-profile games and marquee quarterback matchups. As I said on of The Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, this game is one you circle on the calendar because you want to tune in for the quarterback matchup. That said, it’s a real shame that this is a quick-turnaround game for both teams because the buildup to a Sunday Night Football or Monday Night Football game between these two would have been epic. Maybe we can get a rematch of this game in the Super Bowl on Valentine’s Day. Hey, a guy can dream … right? CHECK OUT THE BN BEARS PODCAST: | | Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:32:17 GMT Luis C. Medina https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394323 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394323 false false The Chicago Bears have been battling injuries like every other team in the NFL. How you navigate them is often what separates the bad from the good. Granted, Chicago’s had it tougher than most. They lost Caleb Williams for nearly a month to a hamstring issue. Coby Bryant was lost before the season even began. […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:13:40 GMT Erik Lambert https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394187 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394187 false false Welcome to the latest episode of Bears Over Beers! This week, join our hosts Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk as they catch up once again and get ready for the latest Bears game of the regular season! Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are arguably the best quarterbacks of the 2024 NFL Draft Class. In a […] Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:58:47 GMT Bryan Orenchuk https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394141 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394141 false false The Chicago Bears wanted to acquire a specific and elite defensive tackle ahead of this season, and they may soon get a second chance. The post appeared first on . Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:54:56 GMT Max Dible https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394115 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394115 false false Caleb Williams returned to action for the Chicago Bears in Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:38:34 GMT Matt Audilet, Thomas J. C. Martyn https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394004 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58394004 false false With the best run game in the NFL, the Chicago Bears will likely make use of the ground attack in pursuit of victory over the New England Patriots. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:36:06 GMT Colby Shannon https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58393981 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/chicago-bears/articles/58393981 false false