The Bear’s Den, October 23, 2025

The Bear’s Den, October 23, 2025
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WE WANT YOU!

Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that’s how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo!

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

QB Caleb Williams is the missing piece as Bears’ running game, defense click – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears beat a bad Saints team in spite of Williams’ struggles Sunday, but that’s no path going forward — especially against a Ravens team with stars on both sides of the ball, coming off a bye week, playing at home and desperate to save its season.

Bears, Ravens History of Star Players with Off-Field Problems – The Sports Bank

With the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens, some of their biggest icons also happen to arguably be the most troublesome.

No, Caleb Williams won’t tell Bears coach Ben Johnson to go shirtless so you get a free hot dog – Chicago Sun-Times

The Wiener’s Circle will give away free hot dogs if the Bears’ coach removes his shirt on a Sunday.

Bears injury report: WR DJ Moore, RB D’Andre Swift, TE Cole Kmet sit out – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears were without three starting offensive players in practice Wednesday.

Bears preparing for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson after he practices for first time this month – Chicago Sun-Times

The Ravens quarterback has a hamstring injury and could face the Bears on Sunday.

Chicago Bears prepare for ‘dynamic’ Lamar Jackson – Chicago Tribune

Lamar Jackson is back at practice for the Ravens and could play Sunday. For the Bears, DJ Moore and D’Andre Swift missed practice, but Cairo Santos could be back.

Caleb Williams on the run: Bears QB isn’t having usual success outside pocket – The Athletic

The Bears are winning while Williams is struggling. What were the issues against the Saints and what can improve before visiting Baltimore?

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Aaron Rodgers told Broderick Jones: I’m 41; you can’t be tackling me like that – NBC Sports

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers thought they had a comeback win when the quarterback threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth with 2:21 left last Thursday.

Woody Johnson’s remarks about Justin Fields crossed the line – NBC Sports

The socialist nature of the NFL means there are never financial consequences. Ken’s Note: Justin Fields is a class act all the way. Woody Johnson? Not so much.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Bears Over Beers: Will Lamar Jackson Play? Bears vs. Ravens Preview – Windy City Gridiron

The latest episode of @bearsoverbeers talks the Chicago Bears upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens.

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