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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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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.

Gene Chamberlain
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Elijah Hicks returns a fumble against the Arizona Cardinals in  a 29-9 Bears defeat.

Chicago Bears Week 12 Friday Injury Report: Elijah Hicks Out

The Bears are down two safeties as they go against Minnesota with Jaquan Brisker's backup Elijah Hicks ruled out due to an ankle injury.

Gene Chamberlain
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Matt Eberflus has had way too many of these divisional handshakes, here with Kevin O'Connell, after a defeat.

Precedent Exists for Sudden NFC North Turning Point Toward Bears

Around the NFC North: It's going to require a drastic and sudden turnaround for Matt Eberflus' team to remain competitive but there are examples of such in-season turns.

Gene Chamberlain
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Cairo Santos follows through on his final kick although it was deflected and never got to the crossbar.

Bears' Hash Mark Debate Doused by Special Teams Coordinator

Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower stood up for blame with the blocked field goal and discounted the hash mark controversy but didn't let his blockers off the hook.

Gene Chamberlain
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New Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown is getting accustomed quickly to his new position.

Thomas Brown Reveals Secret to Week 1 Success as Coordinator

The new Bears offensive play caller has a philosophy aimed at matching the attack to the talent he as available.

Gene Chamberlain
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D'Andre Swift reaches the end zone on his TD run against Green Bay and was able Thursday to practice despite a groin injury.

Chicago Bears Week 12 Thursday Injury Report: D'Andre Swift Returns

Despite a groin injury, running back D'Andre Swift was able to practice Thursday on a limited basis after missing Wednesday's practice, and the Bears had another key player back

Gene Chamberlain
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