The Bear’s Den, December 5, 2025

The Bear’s Den, December 5, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Bears WR DJ Moore can boost offense, but when it comes to dip in numbers, ‘My stats are in the win column’ – Chicago Sun-Times

Moore is averaging a career-low 41.8 yards per game, but can be a big piece of the Bears igniting their passing attack.

Bears have their ‘hands full’ with Micah Parsons, whose Packers presence changed NFC North – Chicago Sun-Times

The 9-3 Bears lead the division entering Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field.

Injury report: Bears get Kyle Monangai back; Rome Odunze remains out – Chicago Sun-Times

Monangai is dealing with an ankle injury.

Bears CB Nahshon Wright named NFC Defensive Player of the Month – Chicago Sun-Times

Wright intercepted three passes in November and broke up six more. He recovered two fumbles, including one on a “Tush Push” play.

Nahshon Wright: Chicago Bears CB wins NFC monthly honor – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright won NFC Defensive Player of the Month — plus the latest injury news out of Halas Hall.

Jaylon Johnson: Chicago Bears CB says faith helped in recovery – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson said a spiritual recovery weighed as much as physical rehabilitation from core muscle surgery.

Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Ben Johnson win Coach of the Year? – Chicago Tribune

What are the chances Ben Johnson wins NFL Coach of the Year? How concerning are Caleb Williams’ accuracy issues? Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions weekly.

How Ben Johnson and the first-place Bears are keeping the main thing the main thing – The Athletic

Presence has become a gift for the NFC North-leading Bears. The key? “Be where your feet are,” safety Jaquan Brisker says.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

DJ Moore Wins the Chicago Bears’ Walter Payton Man of the Year Award – Windy City Gridiron

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field, and DJ Moore is the Bears’ winner.

Why Kevin Byard III deserves to be in the Pro Bowl – Windy City Gridiron

Kevin Byard reportedly leads all safeties in Pro Bowl votes already, and he is well-deserving of the honor. He should get in.

Week 14 game preview: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears – Windy City Gridiron

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers meet Sunday with huge implications on the line. @SamHouseholder has the preview

Caleb Williams Week 13 QB Grade: Bears @ Eagles – Windy City Gridiron

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

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