The Bear’s Den, October 22, 2025

The Bear’s Den, October 22, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Chicago Bears: 5 pressing questions after Week 7 win – Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bears have won four games in a row. Tribune writers tackle five pressing questions entering this week’s game in Baltimore,

Chicago Bears skyrocket up ESPN’s Week 8 NFL Power Rankings – SI

The Chicago Bears are moving way up in ESPN’s Week 8 NFL Power Rankings.

Tough Bears decision arrives with Austin Booker’s return now looming – SI

The Bears edge rusher is near the end of his window to return from IR and Ben Johnson shed some light on what will happen but it’s going to mean difficult roster decisions.

Bears cut DE Tanoh Kpassagnon – Chicago Sun-Times

He played in four games this season.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Carson Wentz has a full practice; Aaron Jones gets limited work – NBC Sports

The Vikings made only two changes to their injury report on Tuesday.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Raiders tell Maxx Crosby they aren’t shopping him, won’t trade him – NBC Sports

Cowboys reportedly inquired about Crosby.

DeMeco Ryans has no plans to change his offensive coordinator – NBC Sports

Though the Texans offense is a mess, head coach DeMeco Ryans isn’t pointing fingers at anyone but himself.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears are close to putting it all together – Windy City Gridiron

The Chicago Bears defense stepped up in a major way and the running game was fantastic as Caleb Williams struggled. It’s close to coming together.

Week 8 Power Rankings: Chicago Bears can’t be ignored – Windy City Gridiron

Coming off a fourth straight win, @SamHouseholder takes a look at the week 8 power rankings

5 Bears scouting reports from win over Saints – Windy City Gridiron

WCG’s lead draft analyst took the tape to see how notable Bears players performed on Sunday.

Caleb Williams Stat Tracker Week 7 – Windy City Gridiron

Tracking Caleb Williams and his receivers in the Chicago Bears record books

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