Phil Thompson – Page 11

Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) scores on a touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against the Packers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including not wanting to rely on rally mode against the LA Rams

January 14, 2026 at 4:48 p.m.

The Chicago Bears don’t want to rely on rally mode against the Los Angeles Rams: “We don't want to put ourselves in a hole against a team like this.”

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up before a game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

How can the Chicago Bears disrupt Matthew Stafford? 5 questions before the divisional-round game.

January 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Next up is coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. This will be another tough test for coach Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat tackles Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love during the fourth quarter of a NFC wild-card game at Soldier Field on Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Caleb Williams’ iconic pass and injury updates

January 12, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

Can the Chicago Bears defense slow down Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay’s offense?

Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (0) pushes Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) after the play during the fourth quarter of an NFC wild-card game Jan. 10, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Bears are moving on — but 3-game drama vs. Green Bay Packers shows the rivalry is reborn

January 12, 2026 at 5:37 p.m.

Whether the Chicago Bears go on to win the Super Bowl or the Green Bay Packers sweep them next year, this season signaled that the rivalry is more than lip...

Bears tight end Colston Loveland catches a pass in the fourth quarter of an NFC wild-card game against the Packers on Jan. 10, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

‘Just scratching the surface.’ Chicago Bears rookie Colston Loveland is making big games look routine.

January 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland didn't "let the lights be too bright” in his first postseason game.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) knocks Packers quarterback Jordan Love to the turf in the fourth quarter of an NFC wild-card-round game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

‘Hell of a chess match’: Defense’s rebound gives Chicago Bears just enough after allowing 21 1st-half points

January 11, 2026 at 1:52 a.m.

After allowing 21 first-half points, the Chicago Bears defense buckled down against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, and the offense rallied for a 31-27 playoff victory.

Bears safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates after his interception against the Eagles on Nov. 28, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears’ Kevin Byard III and Joe Thuney named 1st-team All-Pros, while Darnell Wright gets 2nd-team nod

January 10, 2026 at 4:35 p.m.

Three Chicago Bears — free safety Kevin Byard III, left guard Joe Thuney and right tackle Darnell Wright — were named to the Associated Press All-Pro teams Saturday.

Bears safety Jonathan Owens, left, kisses his wife, Simone Biles, before a game against the Lions on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

‘She’s been at every game’: Chicago Bears’ Jonathan Owens celebrating ‘special’ season with wife Simone Biles

January 11, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

During a playoff season, Chicago Bears special teamer Jonathan Owens has had a special relationship with wife and fellow athlete Simone Biles.

Bears coach Ben Johnson greets tight end Colston Loveland before the game against the Browns on Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Ben Johnson says keeping a routine — workout? movie? — is key for Chicago Bears to combat playoff pressure

January 8, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson says that despite the playoff stakes, "we’ll be able to handle the emotions a lot better" this time vs. the Green Bay Packers.

The Bears and Packers face off Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

5 things to watch for in the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers playoff game — plus our predictions

January 8, 2026 at 4:52 p.m.

The rivalry doesn’t get much more real than Saturday’s wild-card game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field (7 p.m., Prime Video and Fox-32).

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