The Bear’s Den, September 24, 2025

The Bear’s Den, September 24, 2025
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL

BEARSSSSSS

Bears 1st and 10: Unlike Matt Eberflus, Ben Johnson lights a fire under the Bears – Chicago Sun-Times

Until proven otherwise, the win over the Cowboys was a re-affirmation of Johnson’s status as the majordomo at Halas Hall.

Caleb Williams’ touchdowns spur Wieners Circle hot dog giveaway – Chicago Tribune

The Wieners Circle made good on the promise of free hot dogs Tuesday if Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams threw four TD passes vs. the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

How some 2-minute magic put the Bears in complete control against the Cowboys – The Athletic

Sunday’s two-minute operation before halftime offered Caleb Williams and the Bears teach tape on clock management, poise and cohesion.

NFL Week 3 Team of the Week: Caleb Williams Highlights Sunday’s Top Performers – FOX Sports

Greg Auman highlights the best offensive performances from the Sunday slate of NFL Week 3.

NFL Week 3 takeaways: Three-way race for NFL MVP, former No. 1 pick finding his footing, promising rookie class in Cleveland? – CNN

While some teams continued to find their identity, others put down a marker for what could lie ahead as Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season rolled around.

POLISH SAUSAGE

After his latest benching, what’s next for Russell Wilson? – NBC Sports

When quarterback Russell Wilson signed with the Giants, he was quick to point out that he once won a Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium.

Fat Bear Week 2025 is the distraction everybody needs – CNN

The annual contest in Alaska’s Katmai National Park honors chunky bears piling on the pounds for winter hibernation.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

Conflicting fourth-down strategies were the difference between the Lions and the Ravens – NBC Sports

Monday night’s game included five important fourth-down decisions.

Micah Parsons: “It’s going to be painful” to sack Dak Prescott – NBC Sports

Parsons returns to Dallas on Sunday.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears Week 4 Confidence Survey – Windy City Gridiron

Vote in our Bears survey of the week right here!

2025 NFL Week 4 power rankings: Chicago Bears on the rise – Windy City Gridiron

The Chicago Bears are slowly climbing the power rankings after getting in the win column. @SamHouseholder has the latest

10 Thoughts on the NFL: Go home Week 3, you’re drunk – Windy City Gridiron

Check out @kdthompson5’s 10 Thoughts on a wild Week 3 in the #NFL!

[**Turning the Tide: Tyrique Stevenson’s rip-and-run sets up Bears win – Windy...