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  1. Staley Da Bear

    Hicks talks about playing through pain

    Hicks made his presence known Sunday against the Green Bay Packers when his animated celebrations interspersed with severe pain in his recovering elbow. Hicks said that the elbow was healed enough for him to feel comfortable with returning to play, even if it meant aggravating the injury...
  2. Staley Da Bear

    Mack, Jackson, Patterson headed to Pro Bowl

    Jackson has earned his second straight trip to the Pro Bowl. This season the 2017 fourth-round pick from Alabama has registered 57 tackles, one interception, five tackles-for-loss, one sack, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Jackson was chosen as a reserve on the NFC...
  3. Staley Da Bear

    3 things that stood out in Week 15 loss

    (2) The Bears defense did a decent job against star quarterback Aaron Rodgers but once again failed to generate any game-changing plays. Rodgers completed 16 of 33 passes Sunday—marking the first time in 24 career starts against the Bears that he failed to connect on at least 50 percent of his...
  4. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: Why did Toliver replace Amukamara?

    I disagreed with the penalty that was called on Cordarrelle Patterson Sunday for hitting the Packers’ punt returner. What is the actual rule? I think I remember something about giving the return man a certain amount of space to catch the ball. Roger T. Watseka, Illinois I do not believe that...
  5. Staley Da Bear

    Nagy: ‘Nothing really changes’ in last two games

    Nagy dismissed the idea that there would be any significant tweaks to the offense against the Kansas City Chiefs or Minnesota Vikings. The team will not hold players out. The end of the roller coaster season will be a proving ground for his players and assistants. The team will spend the next...
  6. Staley Da Bear

    Inside Slant: Hicks battles through pain in return

    As expected, Hicks’ return provided a spark for a defense depleted by injuries. Hicks tallied four tackles and two hits on quarterback Aaron Rodgers. His success on the field contrasted with close-ups on the broadcast, attempting to show every time the veteran grimaced in pain. “It just speaks...
  7. Staley Da Bear

    Postgame Perspective: Familiar story in loss to Packers

    The Packers (11-3) scored touchdowns on their first two possessions of the second half to turn a 7-3 halftime edge into a commanding 21-3 lead. But the Bears (7-7) responded with Eddy Piñeiro's 27-yard field goal and Mitchell Trubisky’s 2-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Miller on back-to-back...
  8. Staley Da Bear

    Game Recap: Bears’ rally falls short in Green Bay

    The loss dropped the Bears to 7-7, snapping a three-game winning streak. The defending NFC North champions were officially eliminated from playoff contention later Sunday when the Vikings beat the Chargers 39-10. The Bears defense allowed only seven points and 129 yards in the first half. But...
  9. Staley Da Bear

    Quick hits: Offense lacks consistency, rhythm in loss

    The Bears finally got into the end zone midway through the fourth quarter when Trubisky rifled a 2-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Miller, cutting the deficit to 21-13. But the offense failed to score on its last three possessions. “The plays we normally make, we just didn’t,” said Trubisky...
  10. Staley Da Bear

    Pace talks Trubisky, Packers pregame

    On Trubisky rebounding to play well after throwing an interception in each of the last two games: “What it tells us is that it just shows growth, growth in that position. You put adversity behind you and you respond, and that’s what he’s done in those moments.” On receiver Anthony Miller’s...
  11. Staley Da Bear

    Roster moves: Hicks activated, Braunecker to IR

    One day before their clash against the Packers in Green Bay, the Bears on Saturday as expected moved Akiem Hicks from injured reserve to the active roster. The veteran defensive tackle is now in line to play Sunday at Lambeau Field after missing eight games with an elbow injury he suffered...
  12. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: How has Mack fared against Packers?

    I know the Bears have had a lot of injuries this season, especially compared to last year. How many players have started every game so far this season? Ryan K. Hoffman Estates, Illinois Nine players have started each of the first 13 games this season: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, James Daniels, Leonard...
  13. Staley Da Bear

    Monsters of the Midway Comic Strip: 200th Tussle

    This season, follow along as we continue the story of the Monsters of the Midway defending Chicago from a weekly nemesis drawn from the 2019 schedule. In this week's update, the Monsters prepare to face their oldest rival - one that knows them as well as any.
  14. Staley Da Bear

    4 things to watch in Bears-Packers game

    (2) Will the Bears defense be able to contain Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers? Rodgers has won 15 of the last 17 games he has started and finished against the Bears and has thrown 25 touchdown passes and just two interceptions in his last 10 starts versus Chicago. This season the future Hall...
  15. Staley Da Bear

    Larsen reflects on his key role in ‘Miami Miracle’

    It was a year ago this week that Bears guard Ted Larsen played a major role in one of the craziest game-winning touchdowns in NFL history. Last December Larsen was the starting left guard for the Dolphins when Miami trailed the visiting New England Patriots 33-28 with :07 remaining in the...
  16. Staley Da Bear

    Where to watch, listen to Bears-Packers game

    DIGITAL MEDIA Fans in the broadcast area can watch Bears games live and for free via ChicagoBears.com on Safari mobile web, the iOS version of the Chicago Bears Official App and by downloading the Yahoo Sports App. *Data charges may apply. PREGAME/POSTGAME Bears Gameday Live brought to...
  17. Staley Da Bear

    Injury update: Amukamara in, Four other Bears ruled out for Sunday

    “The goal is to get [Wims and Robertson-Harris] ready and see where they’re at,” coach Matt Nagy said Friday after practice. “We’ll kind of see here tomorrow and the next day. But they’re arrow-up.” Receiver/return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson (head) and cornerback Prince Amukamara...
  18. Staley Da Bear

    Mack breaks down Packers matchup

    The Bears’ last trip to Green Bay marked the beginning of the Khalil Mack experience. Acquired via blockbuster trade eight days earlier, Mack made an immediate impression, recording a sack, a pick-six, a forced fumble and fumble recovery. The All-Pro outside linebacker, closing out his...
  19. Staley Da Bear

    Halas, Ditka, Fortmann named to All-Time Team

    Bears Hall of Famers George Halas, Mike Ditka and Dan Fortmann have been named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team. In celebration of the league’s 100th season, a roster of the 100 greatest players and 10 best coaches has been compiled. Over six consecutive Friday nights, host Rich Eisen will be...
  20. Staley Da Bear

    The Pick Is In: Bears at Packers

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]Local and national analysts make their pick for the Week 15 game between the Bears and Packers at Lambeau Field.
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