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The Chicago Bears have arrived as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, according to ESPN's latest NFL power rankings.

While it won't count towards the 2025 playoffs, the Chicago Bears gave themselves and their fanbase a shot in the arm with their 38-0 preseason romp over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Caleb Williams only led two drives for the Bears and the starters, but he ...

For ESPN analyst Ben Solak, this win, combined with the Bears' wins throughout the season, has the Bears as a "fake good" team rather than a good team without any caveats. He explained why with an overarching point emphasizing the Bears' luck.

It can sometimes be tough to discern how bad a coach is, judging from fan reactions after a departure (as we saw with Ben Johnson's arrival in the Windy City, s

Better. But still not good enough. That seems to be the national narrative surrounding this season's Chicago Bears. Quarterback Caleb Williams will grow in his second year. The offense will drastically improve under new head coach Ben Johnson and the ...

Left guard Joe Thuney, center Drew Dalman and safety Kevin Byard III have been selected to represent the Bears at the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL game from December 28, 2025 on ESPN.