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Bearing Witness to Ben Johnson's Offensive Ingenuity

Analysis: The fake fumble and TD pass to Sam LaPorta came from the creative mind of potential Bears coaching candidate Ben Johnson, a sort of living resume they can consider.

Bearing Witness to Ben Johnson's Offensive Ingenuity

Analysis: The fake fumble and TD pass to Sam LaPorta came from the creative mind of potential Bears coaching candidate Ben Johnson, a sort of living resume they can consider.

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Jahmyr Gibbs eludes the clutches of Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds in the Lions' 34-17 victory.

Bears Report Card: Lions Far Too Advanced in Many Ways

Grading the Bears: Little the Bears did went right early again and then Jared Goff's 82-yard pass to Jameson Williams broke it open in a losing scenario that seems repetitive.

Caleb Williams eludes Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu in the open field while looking to pass in Sunday's Bears loss.

Caleb Williams Makes Most of Yet Another Losing Experience

With another interception-free day and 334 yards passing, Caleb Williams is closing in on some lofty passing marks by Bears standards while learning.

The Bears held the Lions to two sacks of Caleb Williams and he had time to throw but Detroit still romped 34-17.

Bears Provide Little Opposition for Lions in 34-17 Defeat

Detroit and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson rolled up a big lead and there was little Caleb Williams and the Bears could do to counter in a ninth straight Chicago loss.

Ben Johnson at Soldier Field prior to Sunday's game with the Bears.

NFL Network Report Says Ben Johnson Would Be Interested

Sunday's rumor mill addition was a report by NFL Network with some eye-brown raising statements.

Teven Jenkins has a quick word with center Coleman Shelton before a play in Arizona.

Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions Inactive Lists: Teven Jenkins to Play

The players designated as inactive by both the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions for Sunday's game at Soldier Field in Week 16.

GM Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren discuss the coming job search after Matt Eberflus' firing.

Chicago Bears Coaching Search Tracker: The Rumor Mill

What's been said, rumored and analyzed about the Bears' search for another head coach to date through Chicago Bears On SI, updated periodically.

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards tries to bat down a Jared Goff pass last year at Soldier Field in a 28-13 Bears win.

Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions Game Day Preview

The key statistics and trends with individual matchups for Sunday's Bears game against the Lions at Soldier Field as Thomas Brown's team tries to snap an eight-game losing streak.

Running back Darrynton Evans is swarmed against the 49ers on a carry in a 38-13 Bears loss.

Bears Place Ryan Bates on IR and Promote Darrynton Evans

The concussion that kept guard Ryan Bates out of games has now landed him on injured reserve, and the Bears had one other injury issue related to the offensive line.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat knocks down Vikings QB Sam Darnold during the second half in Monday's Minnesota win.

D'Andre Swift Receives Biggest Bears Fine of the Season

Running back hit with a $22,511 fine for unnecessary roughness on a run he made against the Vikings on Monday night.

Jared Goff passes against the Bears last year in the cold at Soldier Field.

Bears and Lions Week 16 Fantasy Starters and NFL Picks

Who to start and who to sit from Sunday's game between the Bears and the Lions as well as NFL picks against the point spread and power plays.

Terell Smith makes the tackle on Amon-Ra St. Brown in the Thanksgiving Day 23-20 Detroit victory over the Bears.

Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions: Who Wins and Why

A week 16 comparison between the position groups of the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions with a call on the game as Caleb Williams and Co. try to snap an eight-game losing streak.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, thought to be a red hot head coaching candidate for the offseason, addresses the media.

The Lowdown on Coordinator Ben Johnson Relative to the Bears

A Q and A with Detroit Lions On SI publisher John Maakaron about the Lions, their offensive coordinator and how it might all tie into the Bears coaching job hunt.

Roschon Johnson celebrates a touchdown with Braxton Jones against Green Bay. Johnson leads the Bears in rushing TDs with six.

Bears Can Get More from Roschon Johnson Than They've Asked

The all-purpose power back returns from a concussion and has accepted his limited role, though his production indicates he's capable of much more in the future.

The Bears won't be facing former Bears running back David Montgomery on Sunday but Detroit will rely on other weapons.

Lions Looking Healthier to Face Bears but Still Depleted

Even without David Montgomery Lions come into Soldier Field looking plenty dangerous to reeling Bears.

Jaylon Johnson reaches out on tackle attempt in Week 3 at Indianapolis. Johnson is questionable to face Detroit Sunday.

Chicago Bears Friday Injury Report: Jaylon Johnson Questionable

An illness had Jaylon Johnson missing Friday's practice, while they'll get a boost with the return of Roschon Johnson from a concussion.

The Bears wound up with two picks in the top nine last year but to move up past ninth in 2025 will require unlikely help.

Task Looks Too Tall for a Bears Move Up in Draft 'Tanking' Order

2025 NFL Draft Order: Bears need 3-11 teams to win at least twice so they can move up in draft order, but schedules suggest it's unlikely many will cooperate.

Aaron Rodgers loses the football when sacked by Akiem Hicks in 2018, the last season the Bears went from worst to first.

A Reason for Bears Fans to Have Hope Despite Dismal Collapse

Around the NFC North: There is always hope in the NFL and the number of times teams go from last to first the next year is a good reason.

Packers running back great Paul Hornung also did his team's kicking for a while and made a free kick against the Bears.

Cameron Dicker's Free-Kick Field Goal and a Bears-Packers Tie

Cameron Dicker's 57-yard field goal on a free kick after a Chargers fair catch Thursday night broke a record set by a Packers great against the Bears.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is the name on everyone's tongue right now in relation to the Bears job. But it's a long time between now and the start of interviews.

Ben Johnson Admits to Being Impressed by Caleb Williams' Arm

The truth came out a bit in Detroit Thursday, a little bit anyway. Prodded by visiting Chicago Sun-Times reporter Pat Finley and a Lions media group who want to

Tight end Sam LaPorta makes a red zone catch for touchdown in front of Bears linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on Thanksgiving.

Bears Defensive Plan for Lions Starts with Red Zone Resurgence

One place the Bears had been dominant throughout the season had been with red zone defense but even here they've faded and see it as possible to steady themselves Sunday.

Braxton Jones looks to have a chance to return and start against the Lions Sunday after concussion symptoms last week.

Braxton Jones Back Practicing After Concussion Symptoms

Bears Thursday Week 16 Injury Report: The Bears might not need to use rookie Kiran Amegadjie again at left tackle against the Lions after Braxton Jones returned to full practice status.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson brings an impressive attack to Soldier Field Sunday. Could it be a job interview?

Why Hiring Ben Johnson Wouldn't Be Matt Nagy Part 2

ESPN's Adam Schefter says the feeling around the NFL is the Bears will be interested in the hot offensive coordinator, Detroit's Ben Johnson, and he'll be able to prove himself at Soldier Field.

Rome Odunze hauls in a catch over the middle against the Vikings in Monday's 30-12 win over the Bears.

Rome Odunze's Eyes on Future After Missing His Rookie Mark

A couple of targets Rome Odunze set for himself failed to pan out but he's not discouraged by the the experience and says he sees bigger things ahead.

Roschon Johnson is stacked up short of the goal line in the Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers.

Bears Injury Report: Roschon Johnson Closer to Returning

The Bears haven't had their short-yardage runner for two games and a big chunk of a third game but he has been reported improved within the concussion protocol.