The Bear’s Den, September 17, 2025

The Bear’s Den, September 17, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

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Caleb Williams film review: Why Bears QB gives reason for optimism despite blowout loss – The Athletic

Williams made several high-level throws with timing against the Lions. He played within the structure of the offense and rarely deviated.

Why Week 2 praise for Caleb Williams seems slightly exaggerated – SI

Analysis: Ben Johnson had only praise for his QB on Monday but it seemed more a case of marginal improvement and Bears breakdowns elsewhere.

Jaylon Johnson is weighing possibility of groin surgery – 670

Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson had a short-lived return from a groin injury Sunday in Detroit, and it might’ve marked his lone action in the 2025 season.

Johnson saw ‘growth’ from Williams in Bears’ loss to Lions – 670

There wasn’t much positive to take away from the Bears’ ugly 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday at Ford Field, but head coach Ben Johnson saw quarterback Caleb Williams make what he felt were important strides.

How much blame does Ryan Poles deserve for Bears’ struggles? – 670

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote examined Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ draft history in his four years in Chicago. How much blame does Poles deserve for dismal state of the Bears as they’ve started 0-2?

Column: Chicago Bears barely competitive in troubling 0-2 start – Chicago Tribune

You can’t pin Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Lions, which dropped the Chicago Bears to 0-2, on an offense that wasn’t prepared for a shootout. The issues are across the board.

Chicago Bears fan runs a mile for every point the team loses – Chicago Tribune

Chase Bandolik, of Wheeling, ran 31 miles on Sunday after the Chicago Bears lost to the Detroit Lions 52-21.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Bengals place Joe Burrow on IR, sign Brett Rypien to 53-man roster – NBC Sports

The Bengals have made several roster moves official as the club sets itself up to deal with Joe Burrow’s extended absence.

Rams coach Sean McVay tore plantar fascia during Sunday’s win at Tennessee – NBC Sports

If there were an injury report for coaches, Sean McVay would be on it.

Shane Steichen on Daniel Jones: He’s been doing a hell of a job – NBC Sports

It’s only been two weeks, but Daniel Jones has been one of the league’s best performers at quarterback so far in the 2025 season.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

NFL’s statement on Tom Brady badly misses the point – NBC Sports

League basically says teams...