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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
Gardner-Johnson has been as impactful as anyone defensively the last two games, and the Bears might have a spot for him even after Kyler Gordon returns.
When told Garrett wasn’t available, the Bears pivoted to Browns backup defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
The NFL filed a grievance asking the NFLPA to stop its annual team report cards, which grades clubs on everything from leadership to training-table food, per ESPN.
The bad news, though, is that they’re still missing safety Jaquan Brisker and linebacker T.J. Edwards.
Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams eager to improve with progressions – Chicago Tribune
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on working through his progressions: “We’ve got special guys, so sometimes you need to hang on it and let it rip.”
Playoff potential? 50 pressing Bears questions for the stretch run – The Athletic
At 6-3, the Bears are tied for first in the NFC North. Yet they may be only one misstep away from losing their grip on a playoff spot.
POLISH SAUSAGE
“Several” college athletes are implicated in a mafia-backed betting ring – NBC Sports
Another day, another gambling indictment with clear connections to sports.
PFT’s Week 11 2025 picks, Florio vs. Simms – NBC Sports
All games picked, straight up and against the spread.
KNOW THINE ENEMY
Matt LaFleur: Have to look inward to do a better job calling plays – NBC Sports
The Packers offense has flatlined over the last two weeks, which led to a pair of home losses despite the defense only giving up 26 points to the Panthers and Eagles.
The Bears seem to be catching Jefferson at the worst time as he seeks to vault himself back to the level of his spectacular 2022 season.
Dan Campbell: Jared Goff continues to take it another notch, continues to get better – NBC Sports
Through nine games this season, Lions quarterback Jared Goff leads the league with a 74 percent completion rate.
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