The Bear’s Den, September 23, 2025

The Bear’s Den, September 23, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears QB Caleb Williams can keep putting up big games if he consistently masters nuances – Chicago Sun-Times

Williams did a lot right Sunday against the Cowboys en route to putting up the best statistical performance of his career. Here’s his checklist for doing it again.

Bears’ Tyrique Stevenson on stripping the ball from Cowboys RB: ‘He didn’t want it’ – Chicago Sun-Times

Rather than try the “Peanut Punch,” he just tore at the ball, even tapping his feet to make sure he didn’t step out of bounds before establishing possession.

What a 19-play drive says about Bears’ search for offensive identity – Chicago Sun-Times

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick once said NFL teams didn’t know their identity until mid-October. Sunday might have unlocked something for the Bears and first-year head coach Ben Johnson.

Bears won’t close door on CB Jaylon Johnson returning this season – Chicago Sun-Times

Johnson will have groin surgery.

Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 3, Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams – Chicago Tribune

Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the Chicago Bears pulled to 1-2 with a chance to climb to .500 before a bye in Week 5.

How the Bears made a statement with their 19-play touchdown drive: ‘It was torture’ – The Athletic

Late in the third quarter, the Bears took nearly 10 minutes off the clock and scored 7 points, a statement drive in the win.

Bears’ strong response showcases growth under Ben Johnson – 670

The Bears bounced back from an 0-2 start with a 31-14 win over the Cowboys on Sunday at Soldier Field, marking head coach Ben Johnson’s first victory with Chicago.

Halas Intrigue Bears podcast: Rolling over the Cowboys at Soldier Field – Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears’ first victory of the season was surprisingly easy.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Buccaneers are first team to score game-winner in final minute of first three games – NBC Sports

On Sunday, the Buccaneers won 29-27 with a game-winning field goal as time expired.

Brian Daboll does not commit to Russell Wilson starting Week 4 – NBC Sports

Will Russell Wilson still be the Giants’ starting quarterback in Week 3?

Jayden Daniels is day to day with his knee injury – NBC Sports

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels missed Sunday’s game against the Raiders with a left knee injury.

Falcons part ways with WRs coach Ike Hilliard – NBC Sports

The Falcons parted ways with wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard on Monday, the team announced.

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