A Halloween Bear’s Den, October 31, 2025

A Halloween Bear’s Den, October 31, 2025
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WE WANT YOU!

Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that’s how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo!

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Now or never for Bears’ pass rush as they take on struggling Bengals offensive line – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears have just 104 in 67 games over the last four seasons and rank 25th this season with 14.

Bengals QB Joe Flacco practices ahead of Bears game – Chicago Sun-Times

Flacco missed practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury but was limited Thursday.

Where will next week’s trade deadline find the Bears? – Chicago Sun-Times

On Halloween 2022, Ryan Poles traded future two-time All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith to the Ravens. A year later, on the same holiday, he traded for defensive end Montez Sweat from the Commanders.

Chicago Bears: What’s holding back the offense in the red zone? – Chicago Tribune

You can’t ask for a better red-zone matchup than the Cincinnati Bengals defense. But can the Chicago Bears take advantage?

A former Pro Bowl cornerback could be available if the Bears are interested – Chicago Bears

Tariq Woolen would be a wise addition to the Bears’ secondary via the trade market.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Dak Prescott understands fan frustration at Jerry Jones’s natural-gas distraction – NBC Sports

Owner/G.M.’s recent comment about being too busy with other things rankled some.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

DT McKinnley Jackson asks Bengals to trade or release him – NBC Sports

Bengals defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson has requested a trade or his release, Ben Baby of ESPN reports.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

NFL Week 7: Getting you ready for Bears vs Bengals – Windy City Gridiron

Join our Bear Bones discussing all things Bears vs Bengals!

Should the Bears trade for former Dennis Allen-coached star Marshon Lattimore? – Windy City Gridiron

An ESPN analyst believes the Bears might look to reunite Dennis Allen with former Pro Bowl corner Marshon Lattimore in a trade.

ESPN 1000’s Silvy on Chicago Bears: I don’t believe in Ryan Poles – Windy City Gridiron

Marc “Silvy” Silverman joins the Bears Banter Podcast to discuss Caleb Williams play and Ryan Poles roster construction.

Week 9 game preview: Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Windy City Gridiron

The Bears travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals. Can they slow down Ja’Marr Chase? @SamHouseholder has the preview.

Caleb Williams Week 8 QB Grade: Bears @ Ravens – Windy City Gridiron

A deeper look at Caleb Williams’ game against the Minnesota Vikings from Monday night

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