The Bear’s Den, November 11, 2025

The Bear’s Den, November 11, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Ben Johnson brings clarity, accountability to Bears team that lacked it under previous coaches – Chicago Sun-Times

“I’m happy that we’re finding ways to win,” Johnson said. “Yet, we have so far that we can still go and accomplish.” Consider the growth in that statement coming from a Bears coach. Only two years ago, Matt Eberflus offered, “We’re 2-2 in our last four,” as proof they were on the rise.

After clutch catches Sunday, Bears WR Luther Burden could be in line for more work – Chicago Sun-Times

In the three weeks leading up to the Bears’ 24-20 win against the Giants, Burden had caught three passes for 21 yards. He suffered a concussion against the Ravens that kept him out of the Bengals game. On Sunday, he caught three passes for 51 yards.

Analyzing three throws by Bears QB Caleb Williams as he tries to balance improv with precision – Chicago Sun-Times

No NFL quarterback in the last decade has had more time to throw than Williams.

Playoffs? Bears? Coach Ben Johnson keeps calm, but notes ‘We know where we are in the NFC right now’ – Chicago Sun-Times

At 6-3, the Bears have a chance to get there if they can rise to the challenge of a rough second-half schedule.

Blowing late lead in loss to Bears is final straw as Giants fire coach Brian Daboll – Chicago Sun-Times

Daboll, whom the Bears interviewed in their 2022 coaching search, is out after going 20-40-1 in four seasons.

Chicago Bears: Is it too soon to mention the playoffs? – Chicago Tribune

Coach Ben Johnson didn’t see anything on film that soured his feelings about the Chicago Bears’ 24-20 win against the New York Giants.

Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 10 win – Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bears, a team that for a few years had routinely found new and inventive ways to lose, are now winning games with clutch performances in key moments.

‘Like Houdini’: Another Caleb Williams magic trick rescues Bears in thrilling win – The Athletic

A quarterback-led rally from 10 points down in the final minutes propelled the Bears to 6-3.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Brian Daboll fired, Mike Kafka is Giants’ interim coach: What to know – Big Blue View

All the news, opinion and analysis surrounding the 2-8 Giants moving on from their head coach

PFF grades and snap counts from the Giants’ 24-20 loss to the Bears – Big Blue View

A defensive performance...