Windy City Gridiron
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
**Two Bears make the ESPN All-Rookie Team – Windy City Gridiron **Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland are receiving some well-earned praise from the sports outlet.
Orlovsky: Not surprised if Trevon Diggs gets interest from Bears, Packers – ESPN Dan Orlovsky explains why the Bears and the Packers should both be interested in Trevon Diggs before the playoffs.
Bears open as home favorite vs. Lions in Week 18 – USA Today Chicago Bears The Bears have a chance to clinch the No. 2 seed — and a second home game in the playoffs, if applicable — with a win over the Lions.
**Stacey Dales: ‘Caleb Williams has a thirst to win’ – 670 The Score **On the Mully & Haugh Show, NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales discussed how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has a “thirst to win” and also outlined the playoff picture.
**Why one analyst predicts Caleb Williams could go nuclear in 2026 – Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears **Williams’ ascension is mirroring that of Josh Allen, who took the league by storm in his third season.
**Bears, etc. Podcast: Ben Johnson on Bears’ response after Week 17 loss – ChicagoBears.com **Head coach Ben Johnson joins Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer to break down Sunday night’s game against the 49ers and highlight areas for growth moving forward.
POLISH SAUSAGE
**Cowboys release veteran CB Trevon Diggs – ESPN **Diggs, 27, will go through waivers and will be a free agent if he isn’t claimed.
**NFL Week 18 playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings – ESPN **There are two spots left in the playoffs (one in each conference), neither No. 1 seed has been clinched and four division titles are still up for grabs. Let’s take a look at how those spots can be claimed.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
**The Detroit Lions’ offensive regression in 2025 was bigger than you think – Pride of Detroit **A statistical breakdown and analysis of the Detroit Lions’ 2025 offensive regression. Jack’s note: More evidence Ben Johnson is outstanding.
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Windy City Honors: Chicago Bears Week 17 Superlatives The Bears might’ve lost, but they are still playoff-bound. Our @thechicagosares hands out Windy City Honors after a Week 17 shootout.
**Week 18 WCG NFL Power Rankings And Each Team’s Biggest Strength For 2026 **Week 18 Is Here! That Means 18 Teams Are Playing Their Final Games Of The Season. @AaronLemingNFL Pegs Each Team’s Biggest Strength
**Week 18 Power rankings roundup: Bears finishing strong **Headed to the final week of the regular season, @SamHouseholder rounds up the Bears’ power rankings.
**Caleb Williams Stat Tracker Week 17 **Tracking Caleb Williams and his receivers in the Chicago Bears record books with @gridironborn
**Stock up, stock down: Thriller in San Francisco **After a thrilling game, @SamHouseholder shares his weekly stock watch for the Bears.
**Hot Take Tuesday: Some Want the Bears to Rest? Am I Taking Crazy Pills? **The incoherent ramblings of a belligerent Bears fan.
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