Game Day

It's going to take Caleb Williams passing and even running to put up enough output and establish enough ball control to beat Detroit.

Three Keys to a Chicago Bears Thanksgiving Upset of Lions

In the last two seasons, the Detroit Lions have lost only once to a losing team. Dan Campbell's team ascended over the last year to another level, one where Sup

Three Keys to a Chicago Bears Thanksgiving Upset of Lions

In the last two seasons, the Detroit Lions have lost only once to a losing team. Dan Campbell's team ascended over the last year to another level, one where Sup

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Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown watches Bears warmups at Solider Field prior to the Green Bay game.

Thomas Brown Connection What Caleb Williams Has Needed All Along

The new Bears offensive coordinator likes what he's been able to get out of Caleb Williams so far and the results have been dramatic, begging the question, why did this take so long?

Jonathan Owens can't break up a TD pass to Jordan Addison last Sunday. Owens looks like a probable starter again this week.

Bears with Only Two on Injury Report for Lions Game

Compared to some recent Bears injury reports, the list of those limited or out for this short work week is extremely small.

Caleb Williams fires from the pocket against the Vikings last week. He's now experiencing his first Thursday turnaround.

Caleb Williams Admits Short Week Already Has Been Taxing

Practice mistakes this week by Bears QB are all part of trying to get ready in a few days to play the high-flying Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is in for the touchdown last season against the Bears in a 31-26 Detroit win.

Lions Who Should Worry Bears the Most on Thanksgiving

Scouting Out Detroit: It's a more complete Detroit team facing the Bears Thursday on a short work week, one with a greater defensive presence now hitting full stride.

WR DJ Moore scores against the Detroit Lions last year in a 31-26 Bears loss.

Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions: TV, Radio, Betting Trends

How to watch Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game between the Bears and Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit with key statistics and betting trends.

DJ Moore makes a catch and turns it upfield against the Vikings in Sunday's 30-27 Bears loss.

What DJ Moore Sees Ahead for Chicago Bears Passing Attack

With his best day yardage-wise since Caleb Williams became quarterback, wide receiver DJ Moore can project big things ahead for the passing attack.

Matt Eberflus has had both a 14-game losing streak and five-game losing streak, rare but not without precedent.

Why Matt Eberflus Can't Be Counted Out with Bears Playoff Chance 1%

Analysis: Losing streaks like the Bears have can drag down a coach and staff but there are examples of coaches losing more in succession than Matt Eberflus and keeping a job.

T.J. Hockenson makes a key reception despite Bears coverage from Tremaine Edmunds in Minnesota's 30-27 overtime win.

Bears Defense Scrambling for Answers After Collapsing in Key Moments

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson expresses frustration about Minnesota and Green Bay making critical scoring drives to pull out close wins.

T.J. Hockenson is tackled by Terell Smith in the second quarter of Sunday's 30-27 Bears loss.

Chicago Bears Report Card: One More Devastating Defeat to Endure

Grading the Chicago Bears for their Week 12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, their fifth straight as the march of misery continues for a 4-7 team.

DJ Moore hauls in a pass at the back of the end zone in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Bears loss..

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for Bears in Loss to Vikings

Analysis: The best receiving days by DJ Moore and Keenan Allen and a record-setting day by Caleb Williams went for naught in Sunday's 30-27 Bears overtime loss.

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison catches a touchdown pass against Bears safety Jonathan Owens during Minnesota's 30-27 OT win.

Decisions Return to Haunt Matt Eberflus in Fifth Straight Loss

A failed two-point conversion gamble, confusion on a fourth-down gamble and other situations meant chaos at time for Bears in their 30-27 loss to the Vikings.

Caleb Williams beats the Vikings pass rush to deliver a strike in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 30-27 Bears loss in overtime.

Caleb Williams Starting to Carry Bears After 'Superman' Act

With a two-touchdown effort and 340 yards passing, Caleb Williams made a statement about his development in the 30-27 overtime loss to Minnesota.

Tarvarius Moore falls on an onside kick by Cairo Santos to set up a last-ditch Bears rally before they fell in OT 30-27 to the Vikings.

Bears Produce Their Own Magic Yet Suffer OT Loss to Vikings

Caleb Williams' miracle rally in the final minute from 11 points down forced overtime but the Bears suffered their fifth straight loss, 30-27, on a 29-yard Parker Romo field goal.

Aaron Jones breaks off a 41-yard run against the Bears defense early in Sunday's Bears-Vikings game.

Bears and Vikings In-Game Blog: Vikings 30, Bears 27 FINAL OT

Reporting and analysis from Soldier Field, where Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears try to end a four-game losing streak against Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings.

Tyler Scott is an inactive for Week 12 against the Vikings.

Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings Inactives for Week 12

Second-year wide receiver Tyler Scott is among the inactives for the Bears as they face the Vikings at Soldier Field.

Cole Kmet is upended last year at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings in a 19-13 Chicago loss.

Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings Week 12 Game Day Preview

Analysis: A look at the key numbers and trends as well as individual matchups as Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears host Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings.

Justin Jefferson beats Bears backup CB Jaylon Jones to the pylon for a touchdown in a 2022 game played in Minneapolis.

Did Justin Jefferson Give Jaylon Johnson Enough Respect?

Analysis: There's no doubt Jaylon Johnson knows who Justin Jefferson is but it's debatable whether the Vikings receiver actually knows who Johnson is. Maybe he finds out Sunday.

Jordan Addison can't make the catch after getting behind Tyrique Stevenson last season at Soldier Field in a 19-13 Vikings win.

Bears and Vikings Fantasy Football Favorites and NFL Week 12 Picks

Defenses should rule the day in this Vikings and Bears matchup so adjust accordingly with starting or sitting Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold and others in fantasy football.

Adrian Colbert gives a talk to youth at a football camp during the summer. The HBO Hard Knocks star will be on the 53-man roster for Sunday's game.

Bears Put Adrian Colbert Right to Work on Sunday's 53-Man Roster

Safety Adrian Colbert was brought back to the Bears practice squad this week and immediately has been elevated to the 53-man roster for Sunday's game.

The Bears have lost five of their last six games against the Vikings, and the last four played at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings: Who Wins and Why

A comparison of position groups squaring off in Sunday's Bears and Vikings game as Caleb Williams and Chicago try to rebound from a loss by blocked field goal.

Cairo Santos looks on in disbelief after the game-winning field goal attempt was blocked.

Report: No Apologies from League for Bears on Blocked Kick

According to a Sun-Times report, the Bears did not receive an apology from the league for an official's mistake on the blocked field goal, as it was deemed entirely legal.

Gervon Dexter, as both a pass rusher and run defender, is a huge key to anything the Bears do against the Vikings Sunday.

Three Keys to Week 12 Chicago Bears Upset of Minnesota Vikings

The Bears need to amp up the interior pass rush and stop the run to have any chance against Minnesota, which is certain to come after Chicago QB Caleb Williams.

Caleb Williams had more time to survey the field against Green Bay, but Minnesota's defense will be out to prevent this.

Vikings' Pressure Tests Resiliency of Bears and Caleb Williams

Analysis: Bouncing back from another catastrophe is the goal for the Bears overall but for Caleb Williams handling the pressure takes on a more literal meaning.

Cole Kmet always seems to be at the center of attention for the Bears against the Vikings defense.

Bears Who Are Positioned to Give Vikings the Most Problems

The way Minnesota plays defense leaves them susceptible to certain types of plays and their high-flying passing game could also find trouble against one of the NFL's best pass defenses.