The Bear’s Den, October 16, 2025

The Bear’s Den, October 16, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears injury report: WR DJ Moore, K Cairo Santos among players estimated to be out Wednesday – Chicago Sun-Times

Moore was hospitalized Monday with a groin injury after the Commanders game, and Santos was out with a quad injury.

Best part of Bears’ Theo Benedet’s debut as starting left tackle? He went unnoticed – Chicago Sun-Times

That’s business as usual for Benedet, who was overlooked coming out of University of British Columbia last year and landed with the Bears as an undrafted rookie.

QB Caleb Williams: Bears use Troy Aikman’s commentary as fuel – Chicago Sun-Times

ABC analyst Troy Aikman called D’Andre Swift’s 55-yard catch-and-run fortunate.

Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams: Response to slights just ‘fun trolls’ – Chicago Tribune

“Monday Night Football” analyst Troy Aikman’s critiques during the Chicago Bears win at Washington were relegated to “outside noise” within Halas Hall.

Bears’ Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams respond to critiques from Troy Aikman on ‘Monday Night Football’ – The Athletic

Aikman has served as a color commentator since retiring as a three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in 2000.

Ulterior motive for Troy Aikman criticism of Caleb Williams suggested – SI

The Bears QB trolled Troy Aikman on social media after what the Bears felt was excessive criticism by the MNF announcer, and it turns out there could have been a reason for it all.

Caleb Williams Record Watch: How Bears QB is pacing as Week 7 approaches – SI

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is on a quest to rewrite the team’s single-season passing records in 2025.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Heat rising already on former Bears coach Matt Eberflus as Cowboys’ defense flounders – Chicago Sun-Times

Eberflus landed as Cowboys defensive coordinator after the Bears fired him, and their defense has allowed the second-most points in the NFL this season.

Kevin Stefanski on outside criticism: You can’t listen to that type of stuff – NBC Sports

The Browns have started the season 1-5 and the public heat is being turned up on head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Aaron Glenn on Breece Hall trade talk: They’re rumors, I want him here – NBC Sports

The Jets are 0-6 and that makes it unsurprising that they are seen as a team that could be sellers at the trade deadline this season.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Carson Wentz fully participates in Vikings practice, J.J. McCarthy limited – NBC Sports

The Vikings have not said who they plan to start at quarterback in Week 7.

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