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Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. What is the status of Akiem Hicks? Will he be able to play this Sunday against the Lions? It was pretty clear how much the defense...

As he prepares to make his second straight start Sunday against the Lions, Trubisky is focused on building on the positives and improving his ball security after throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble in Green Bay. "After watching the mistakes, the main thing is taking care of the...

The Bears rushed for 122 yards, their highest total since Week 3, and picked up a season-high 26 first downs. While 11 of those came in the fourth quarter after the Packers had built a comfortable 41-10 lead, the Bears did compile nine first downs on a 14-play, 87-yard touchdown drive in the...

More than 30 players, along with coach Matt Nagy and other members of the organization, will participate in the NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' initiative Sunday when the Bears take on the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The special cleats will be worn either pre- or in-game and are designed to...

While playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015, Santos made six extra points and a field goal against the Detroit Lions at Wembley Stadium in London. The team had to leave him in London for three days before he got permission to return to the United States. Luckily, few players are better...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Bears Senior Writer Larry Mayer answers fan questions during the lunch hour beginning at noon CT every Tuesday during the season.

"That can't happen, and our defensive guys know that," Nagy said. "You have to be able to shut them down and not allow 16 first downs in 36 plays, 5 of 6 on third downs and three touchdown drives. That's not who our defense is. And our guys, they need to understand where we're coming from with...

Nagy knows that if the Bears' downward spiral continues, his job could be in jeopardy. But his focus remains on finding solutions for what ails his team rather than his employment security. "That's all a part of our business," Nagy said. "When we sign up for this, every one of us—not just head...

On Monday, Nagy referred to the defense's struggles, saying that the performance was "not who our defense is." Defensive position coaches responded to the challenge by acknowledging the unit's deficiencies. "We didn't play our best ball," said secondary coach Deshea Townsend. "We know that we...

It was not the return that the fourth-year quarterback had in mind. "Obviously, it went bad for us tonight," said Trubisky. "We didn't get the result we wanted. We didn't play the way we wanted. But for me, being out there and playing with them is better than sitting out. That'd be the only...

In contrast to previous games in the losing streak, the offense managed to move the ball for most of the game, despite three costly turnovers. However, the defense struggled to counter the Packers offense. The Packers' 41-point performance marks the highest total against a Bears team since...

It certainly didn't help that defensive tackle Akiem Hicks missed his first game of the season with a hamstring injury. "You guys all know and we know what type of player that Akiem is and where he's at and what he's been for this defense," coach Matt Nagy told reporters after the game. "But...

With their fifth straight loss after a promising 5-1 start, the Bears (5-6) fell three games behind the first-place Packers (8-3) in the NFC North. Green Bay wasted little time taking control of Sunday night's game at Lambeau Field, with Rodgers tossing TD passes of 12 yards to receiver...

General manager Ryan Pace spoke with Jeff Joniak Sunday on the Bears pregame radio show on WBBM Newsradio 780 AM and 105.9 FM. The following is a transcript of Pace's comments: On Bears coaches making adjustments during the bye week: "The bye came at a good time. It really allowed us to get...

Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of questions from fans on ChicagoBears.com. How much does coach Matt Nagy convey to his players about the importance of the Bears-Packers rivalry? I assume that some Bears...

With Foles listed as doubtful for Sunday night's game in Green Bay after being unable to practice all week, Bray could once again serve as the Bears' No. 2 quarterback—this time behind Trubisky, who will make his first start since Week 3 in Atlanta. Since signing with the Bears in 2018, Bray...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Local and national analysts make their pick for the Week 12 Sunday Night Football matchup between the Bears and Packers in Green Bay. Keep track of their weekly record here on ChicagoBears.com.

"I did feel during those few weeks that I got better as a player," Trubisky said, "just testing different throws, leading the offense and seeing a lot of good looks from our defense and going against them. It was tough. It was an adjustment, but I was always hopeful for another opportunity."...

The Bears could be shorthanded on defense minus Hicks. The 6-4, 347-pounder exited the team's most recent game, a Nov. 16 Monday night loss to the Vikings, after injuring his hamstring late in the third quarter. Hicks has started all 10 games this season, registering 39 tackles, 3.5 sacks and...

"It's a great opportunity for [Trubisky] to just go out and play quarterback and play it with really an appreciation for what he lost," Nagy said. "When something is taken away from you, how do people react? There are different people that might get angry and they might not have handled...