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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles in the fourth quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Who will the Chicago Bears play in the wild-card round? Breaking down their potential playoff scenarios.

January 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The simplest scenario for the Chicago Bears is to win Sunday, earn the No. 2 seed and face the Green Bay Packers. If they lose, it gets more complicated.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks before throwing a pass during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams on 4,000 yards: ‘I was brought here for those types of things’

December 31, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

Caleb Williams could be the first Chicago Bears QB to throw for 4,000 yards in a season. Ben Johnson called it an "arbitrary" number, but Williams thinks it would be...

Bears tight end Colston Loveland makes a catch during the fourth quarter against the 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Who would be the Chicago Bears’ most favorable 1st-round matchup? 5 pressing questions before Week 18.

December 30, 2025 at 11:46 a.m.

Who is the most favorable first-round playoff matchup for the Chicago Bears? Tribune reporters tackle this week's pressing questions ahead of Week 18.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ben Johnson says Chicago Bears are ‘playing to win’ in Week 18 finale vs. Detroit Lions

December 29, 2025 at 5:57 p.m.

Coach Ben Johnson said the Chicago Bears will be "playing to win" in the regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Bears right tackle Darnell Wright (58) and right guard Jonah Jackson (73) work to protect quarterback Caleb Williams in the second quarter against the 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears’ Darnell Wright took a private plane to Week 17 game after a bug ‘did a number on our guys’

December 29, 2025 at 6:29 a.m.

A fever had Darnell Wright feeling "really bad" Saturday. He missed the team flight. The Chicago Bears sent him to San Francisco on a private plane in time for the...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams waits to take the snap in the first quarter against the 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

‘We’re always in the game’: How the Chicago Bears have become battle-tested against the NFC’s best

December 29, 2025 at 1:16 a.m.

Even in a shootout against one of the NFL's hottest teams, the Chicago Bears believed they were going to win. This team has become battle-tested ahead of the playoffs.

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams turns after congratulating 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy following a 42-38 49ers win Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Game time set for Chicago Bears’ regular-season finale at Soldier Field vs. Detroit Lions

December 28, 2025 at 11:17 p.m.

The Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions last played in Week 2, with the Lions cruising to a 52-21 win in Bears coach Ben Johnson’s return to Ford Field.

San Francisco 49ers players celebrate after Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker couldn't make a game-winning catch in the end zone on the final play Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Week 17 recap: Chicago Bears come up 2 yards short on last drive in 42-38 shootout loss to San Francisco 49ers

December 28, 2025 at 11:34 p.m.

Sunday's dramatic loss to the San Francisco 49ers means the Chicago Bears can't earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye.

Bears coach Ben Johnson celebrates with wide receiver DJ Moore after his game-winning catch in overtime to defeat the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears clinch their 1st NFC North title since 2018

December 27, 2025 at 10:03 p.m.

The Chicago Bears are NFC North champions after the Green Bay Packers lost Saturday night. It's the Bears' first division title since 2018.

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze catches a pass from quarterback Caleb Williams as they warm up before the game against the Bengals on Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

WR Rome Odunze will miss 4th consecutive game for Chicago Bears, but Luther Burden III poised to return

December 26, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.

The Chicago Bears ruled out receiver Rome Odunze for the fourth consecutive game due to a foot injury. Luther Burden III is poised to return from an ankle injury.

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