Bears fans, how do you feel about Declan Doyle going to Baltimore? Who would you like to see as the Bears’ new OC? story ✍️ @bradbiggs.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/30/c...

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After being snubbed in the initial voting, Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright received his first Pro Bowl nod today as an injury replacement for the Eagles' Quinyon Mitchell. That gives the Bears four honorees, their most since 2019. @philthompsontrib.bsky.social's story.

“The thing that stood out about DJ, the level of toughness rubbed off on the whole team.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles on wide receiver DJ Moore

“I heard the whole Cardiac Bears thing. I’d rather not be the Cardiac Bears. … I don’t think you want to be living on the edge all the time.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles

“I think Kevin (Byard III) is a special player. I’ve got no problem saying I’d like to have him back.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles

Bears GM Ryan Poles: “Jaylon Johnson, minor thing, no surgery. He had a wrist (injury).”

“I’ve never seen Soldier Field like that before.” —Bears GM Ryan Poles thanking the fans, saying they “brought it.”

“We have have to be better catching the football. That will be a point of emphasis in the spring time.” —Bears coach Ben Johnson

“There is no building off of this. We go back to square one.” —Bears coach Ben Johnson

“These last two games I’ll never forget. Just the energy, the vibe.” —Ben Johnson on the Bears’ two playoff games

"We have ignited a belief ... this city believes in this team. I've been saying Chicago deserves a winner and just hoping that we gave this city something to be proud about. Obviously, we fell short." --Kevin Byard III on Monday after the Bears' playoff loss to the Rams Sunday

"Finding ways to bring that hunger all four quarters, every single game, is something that's important." --Caleb Williams

FINAL: Rams top the Bears 20-17 in OT > Kyren Williams 21 for 87 yards (4.1 avg) 2 TDs > Caleb Williams 23/42 for 257 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs, 59.3 rating > Bears D: 4 sacks; Bears O: 417-340 in total yds

FINAL: Rams beat the Bears on Harrison Mevis’ 42-yard field goal, 20-17 in overtime. 10 plays, 54 yards, 3:20

Caleb Williams is intercepted by Kam Curl.

Rams kneel. We're going to overtime.

Caleb Williams throws a 14-yard, desperation miracle to Cole Kmet to tie the game 17-17 (with PAT). Because, of course. 7 plays, 50 yards, 1:32

Rams' Ethan Evans shanks the punt, 33 yards to midfield.

Kyren Williams scores on a 5-yard run to give the Rams a 17-10 lead on the Bears with 8:50 left. 14 plays, 91 yards, 6:02

Soldier Field attendance: 60,253

Caleb Williams is intercepted at midfield throwing into double coverage to Luther Burden. Pick is by Cobie Durant.

HALFTIME: Bears and Rams tied 10-10 TDs by Rams’ Williams (run) and Bears’ Moore (pass) Sacks by Brisker, Gordon and Sweat Caleb Williams: 13/19 for 155 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 88.7 rating Matthew Stafford: 12/24 for 144 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, 68.8 rating

Rams' Harrison Mevis kicks it from 32 yards out to tie it 10-10 8 plays, 66 yards, 1:10

FIELD GOAL: Cairo Santos kicks a 48-yard field goal to give the Bears their first lead over the Rams, 10-7. 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:44

Bears have sacked Matthew Stafford 3 times for a loss of 21 yards. Both of those Rams drives stalled and LA punted.

Rams CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (shoulder) return is questionable

Caleb Williams completes it to DJ Moore for a 3-yard touchdown pass on fourth down. Bears tie the Rams, 7-7 12 plays, 80 yards, 6:25

Kyren Williams carries it in for a 4-yard touchdown. The Rams lead the Bears 7-0 with 6:20 in the first quarter 14 plays, 85 yards, 6:33

Bears go for it on 4th and 2 and Caleb Williams is intercepted by Cobie Durant.

Rams win the coin toss and defer.

Current weather at Soldier Field Precipitation: Light snow Temperature: 18 degrees Wind: WSW at 10 mph Wind chill: 6 degrees

Bears inactives vs. Rams DB Nick McCloud OL Braxton Jones WR Jahdae Walker LB Ruben Hyppolite II DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka QB Case Keenum (emergency)

The Bears and Rams battle to reach the NFC Championship. Here's what you need to know before kickoff at Soldier Field: > Scouting Matthew Stafford > How cold will Soldier Field get? > Ben Johnson vs. Sean McVay > Bears bust multiple myths www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/18/c...

Somebody's getting smoked in this game, amirite?

Divisional playoffs: Bears vs. Rams Soldier Field 5:30 p.m., NBC Crew: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung (sideline)

Elite play-callers Ben Johnson and Sean McVay take center stage in Chicago Bears-LA Rams playoff duel www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/17/c...

I’ve seen some conflicting information online about Soldier Field’s policy: “Fans may NOT bring in cardboard to sit or stand on.”

Bears injury report for Thursday DNP: DB McCloud (groin) Limited: WR Odunze (foot), WR Moore (knee), Full: DB Gardner-Johnson (concussion), LB Reeves-Maybin (back), LB Ogbongbemiga (concussion), DL Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion), OL Jones (knee) Note: Reeves-Maybin upgraded from limited

"I feel calm in those moments. I feel my conditioning is the best in those moments. ... I feel I'm the best in those moments because of what I've prepared to be." --Bears QB Caleb Williams on high-pressure situations

"His hands are incredible. ... But also he's a willing blocker." --Bears safety Kevin Byard on Rams WR Puka Nacua

"His hands are incredible. ... But also he's a willing blocker." --Bears safety Kevin Byard on Puka Nacua

"We don't want to put ourselves in a hole against a team like this." --Ben Johnson on the Bears, who have had seven fourth-quarter comebacks, not falling behind the Los Angeles Rams

Column: Chicago Bears are moving on — but 3-game drama vs. Green Bay Packers shows the rivalry is reborn www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/12/c...

"I don't like that team. George (McCaskey) and I talked and we're on the same page." --Bears coach Ben Johnson regarding his postgame "F-bomb" directed at the Packers

"That was one of the better interceptions you can have. ... There was a miscommunication on that play." --Ben Johnson joking about Caleb Williams' interception on a pass to Luther Burden

"There's going to be eight teams remaining. All eight are going to be well coached, talented. ... There are no weak links." --Bears coach Ben Johnson

It’s going to be Bears hosting Rams in the divisional round. What are your thoughts about the matchup?

FINAL: Bears come from a 21-3 deficit to win 31-27 over the Packers at Soldier Field > Caleb Williams 24/48 for 361 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INT, 71.6 rating > Bears scored 3 touchdowns in the 4th quarter > Colston Loveland: 8 receptions for 137 yards

Jordan Love’s pass falls incomplete. Bears beat the Packers 31-27