First-place Bears appear to have the weapons to defeat the Steelers, even if long-time nemesis Aaron Rodgers is in the lineup

Senior national reporter Stacey Dales and NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger break down Week 12 matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears.

ESPN's Matt Miller shared his latest first-round projections for the 2026 NFL draft. While the Bears could go several different directions, he has them upgrading in the trenches -- specifically left tackle with Alabama's Kadyn Proctor at No. 25.

The Chicago Bears have turned into the NFL’s most exciting team, with quarterback Caleb Williams leading a string of dramatic fourth-quarter comebacks that reflect the thrilling, parity-driven vision of late commissioner Paul Tagliabue.

Johnson returned to practice Friday as part of his recovery from core muscle surgery and could be back relatively soon, but the idea of him playing Sunday was pushing it.

A big part of their success has come on the shoulders of second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, who leads the NFL in fourth quarter comebacks this season with four. Head coach Ben Johnson said he doesn't notice a change in his quarterback's demeanor in the late game situations, but believes Williams has confidence and comfort in them.

They head into Week 12 in a great position in first place in the NFC North, winners of seven of eight games, but trying not to think about anything big picture.

The Chicago Bears’ defense has been very inconsistent despite the team being 7-3. Despite leading the NFL in takeaways, the Bears’ secondary nearly costed them in the final minute of Sunday’s thrilling win over the Minnesota Vikings.