Phil Thompson
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Everything you need to know about the Bears-Vikings matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium:
> Challenges for both offenses
> DJ Moore’s “got that Wolverine blood”
> LT Theo Benedet faces another big test
> Injury updates + predictions
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> Challenges for both offenses
> DJ Moore’s “got that Wolverine blood”
> LT Theo Benedet faces another big test
> Injury updates + predictions
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/c...
Week 11 updates: Safety Jaquan Brisker is active for Chicago Bears today vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Chicago Bears (6-3) will play the Minnesota Vikings (4-5) at U.S. Bank Stadium in a Week 11 matchup. Here’s what you need to know before kickoff.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Everything you need to know about the Bears-Vikings matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium:
> Challenges for both offenses
> DJ Moore’s “got that Wolverine blood”
> LT Theo Benedet faces another big test
> Injury updates + predictions
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/c...
> Challenges for both offenses
> DJ Moore’s “got that Wolverine blood”
> LT Theo Benedet faces another big test
> Injury updates + predictions
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/16/c...
Bears inactives: LB T.J. Edwards, DB Jaylon Jones, DL Chris Williams, WR Jahdae Walker, QB Case Keenum (emergency)
Vikings inactives: LB Jonathan Greenard, LB Chaz Chambliss, T Walter Rouse, TE Ben Sims, DL Elijah Williams
Vikings inactives: LB Jonathan Greenard, LB Chaz Chambliss, T Walter Rouse, TE Ben Sims, DL Elijah Williams
November 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Bears inactives: LB T.J. Edwards, DB Jaylon Jones, DL Chris Williams, WR Jahdae Walker, QB Case Keenum (emergency)
Vikings inactives: LB Jonathan Greenard, LB Chaz Chambliss, T Walter Rouse, TE Ben Sims, DL Elijah Williams
Vikings inactives: LB Jonathan Greenard, LB Chaz Chambliss, T Walter Rouse, TE Ben Sims, DL Elijah Williams
Bears @ Vikings
U.S. Bank Stadium
Noon, Fox
Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Noon, Fox
Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
November 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Bears @ Vikings
U.S. Bank Stadium
Noon, Fox
Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Noon, Fox
Crew: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Tom Brady (analyst), Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
I think Viktor the Viking just invented the "plush push."
Conspicuously absent, Staley. Invitation must've gotten lost in the mail.
Conspicuously absent, Staley. Invitation must've gotten lost in the mail.
November 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I think Viktor the Viking just invented the "plush push."
Conspicuously absent, Staley. Invitation must've gotten lost in the mail.
Conspicuously absent, Staley. Invitation must've gotten lost in the mail.
Bears DB Jaquan Brisker (back, questionable) said he intends to play against the Vikings. "I feel good. Be ready to play on Sunday."
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Bears DB Jaquan Brisker (back, questionable) said he intends to play against the Vikings. "I feel good. Be ready to play on Sunday."
LB T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) is out. DB Jaquan Brisker (back) is questionable.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
LB T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring) is out. DB Jaquan Brisker (back) is questionable.
Bears have activated Jaylon Johnson's 21-day practice window.
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Bears have activated Jaylon Johnson's 21-day practice window.
5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game — plus our Week 11 predictions www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/c...
5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game — plus our Week 11 predictions
The Chicago Bears go back on the road for the sixth time this season for a divisional matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Minnesota Vikings game — plus our Week 11 predictions www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/c...
"I feel like we are more (like) Jello. Before it was like we were in the beginning process, so making Jello. Now it's like, OK, we all know where everybody is going to be. We're just together."
--WR DJ Moore on the Bears offense ("Cherry" flavored, in case you were wondering)
--WR DJ Moore on the Bears offense ("Cherry" flavored, in case you were wondering)
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
"I feel like we are more (like) Jello. Before it was like we were in the beginning process, so making Jello. Now it's like, OK, we all know where everybody is going to be. We're just together."
--WR DJ Moore on the Bears offense ("Cherry" flavored, in case you were wondering)
--WR DJ Moore on the Bears offense ("Cherry" flavored, in case you were wondering)
Bears injury report for Thursday
DNPs: DB Brisker (back), LB Edwards (hand/hamstring), OL Thuney (rest), WR Walker (concussion)
Limited: WR Moore (shoulder), WR Odunze (ankle)
DNPs: DB Brisker (back), LB Edwards (hand/hamstring), OL Thuney (rest), WR Walker (concussion)
Limited: WR Moore (shoulder), WR Odunze (ankle)
November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Bears injury report for Thursday
DNPs: DB Brisker (back), LB Edwards (hand/hamstring), OL Thuney (rest), WR Walker (concussion)
Limited: WR Moore (shoulder), WR Odunze (ankle)
DNPs: DB Brisker (back), LB Edwards (hand/hamstring), OL Thuney (rest), WR Walker (concussion)
Limited: WR Moore (shoulder), WR Odunze (ankle)
Bears injury report for Wednesday
DNPs: LB Edwards (hand/hamstring), WR Moore (shoulder), WR Odunze (ankle), WR Walker (concussion), DB Stevenson (shoulder), DB Byard (rest), DB Brisker (back), DL Jarrett (rest)
DNPs: LB Edwards (hand/hamstring), WR Moore (shoulder), WR Odunze (ankle), WR Walker (concussion), DB Stevenson (shoulder), DB Byard (rest), DB Brisker (back), DL Jarrett (rest)
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Bears injury report for Wednesday
DNPs: LB Edwards (hand/hamstring), WR Moore (shoulder), WR Odunze (ankle), WR Walker (concussion), DB Stevenson (shoulder), DB Byard (rest), DB Brisker (back), DL Jarrett (rest)
DNPs: LB Edwards (hand/hamstring), WR Moore (shoulder), WR Odunze (ankle), WR Walker (concussion), DB Stevenson (shoulder), DB Byard (rest), DB Brisker (back), DL Jarrett (rest)
"We’re a different team than Week 1 and so is Minnesota."
--Bears coach Ben Johnson
--Bears coach Ben Johnson
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"We’re a different team than Week 1 and so is Minnesota."
--Bears coach Ben Johnson
--Bears coach Ben Johnson
C.J. Gardner-Johnson's NFL redemption story continues with 2 sacks and a forced fumble in Chicago Bears win www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s NFL redemption story continues with 2 sacks and a forced fumble in Chicago Bears win
The player who was given his walking papers by two teams this season — the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens — was given a game ball in Week 10 by the Chicago Bears.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
C.J. Gardner-Johnson's NFL redemption story continues with 2 sacks and a forced fumble in Chicago Bears win www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/09/c...
Bears rally to beat the Giants 24-20
Caleb Williams completes 20 of 36 for 220 and 1 TD, carries 8 times for 63 yards and the game-winning TD
Odunze: 6 catches for 86 yards, 1 TD
Sacks: Gardner-Johnson (2), Sweat (1.5)
Caleb Williams completes 20 of 36 for 220 and 1 TD, carries 8 times for 63 yards and the game-winning TD
Odunze: 6 catches for 86 yards, 1 TD
Sacks: Gardner-Johnson (2), Sweat (1.5)
November 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Bears rally to beat the Giants 24-20
Caleb Williams completes 20 of 36 for 220 and 1 TD, carries 8 times for 63 yards and the game-winning TD
Odunze: 6 catches for 86 yards, 1 TD
Sacks: Gardner-Johnson (2), Sweat (1.5)
Caleb Williams completes 20 of 36 for 220 and 1 TD, carries 8 times for 63 yards and the game-winning TD
Odunze: 6 catches for 86 yards, 1 TD
Sacks: Gardner-Johnson (2), Sweat (1.5)
Caleb Williams scores on a 17-yard touchdown run to give the Bears a 24-20 lead (with PAT)
4 plays, 53 yards, 1:06
4 plays, 53 yards, 1:06
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Caleb Williams scores on a 17-yard touchdown run to give the Bears a 24-20 lead (with PAT)
4 plays, 53 yards, 1:06
4 plays, 53 yards, 1:06
Bears catch a huge break, a 26-yard shanked punt.
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Bears catch a huge break, a 26-yard shanked punt.
Bears catch a huge break, a 26-yard shanked punt.
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Bears catch a huge break, a 26-yard shanked punt.
Bears DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson blazed in and slammed Russell Wilson down for an 11-yard sack.
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Bears DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson blazed in and slammed Russell Wilson down for an 11-yard sack.
Caleb Williams throws 2 yards to Rome Odunze for a touchdown, pulls the Bears within 20-17 with 3:56 left in the game.
9 plays, 91 yards, 2:17
9 plays, 91 yards, 2:17
November 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Caleb Williams throws 2 yards to Rome Odunze for a touchdown, pulls the Bears within 20-17 with 3:56 left in the game.
9 plays, 91 yards, 2:17
9 plays, 91 yards, 2:17
Bears LB Ruben Hyppolite II is out with a knee injury
November 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Bears LB Ruben Hyppolite II is out with a knee injury
Injury update: C.J. Gardner-Johnson (foot) return is questionable.
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Injury update: C.J. Gardner-Johnson (foot) return is questionable.
Younghoe Koo kicks a 19-yard field goal to give the Giants a 20-10 lead. (12 men on the field penalty by Bears declined)
10 plays, 79 yards, 5:15
Attendance: 58,884
10 plays, 79 yards, 5:15
Attendance: 58,884
November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Younghoe Koo kicks a 19-yard field goal to give the Giants a 20-10 lead. (12 men on the field penalty by Bears declined)
10 plays, 79 yards, 5:15
Attendance: 58,884
10 plays, 79 yards, 5:15
Attendance: 58,884
Russell Wilson is in for the Giants as Jaxson Dart just headed into the tunnel with about 12 1/2 minutes left. Being an evaluated for a concussion.
November 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Russell Wilson is in for the Giants as Jaxson Dart just headed into the tunnel with about 12 1/2 minutes left. Being an evaluated for a concussion.
Cairo Santos kicks a 22-yard field goal to pull the Bears within 17-10.
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:31
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:31
November 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Cairo Santos kicks a 22-yard field goal to pull the Bears within 17-10.
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:31
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:31
C.J. Gardner-Johnson forces fumble by Jaxson Dart. Nahshon Wright recovers for the Bears. Huge turn of events for the Bears.
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
C.J. Gardner-Johnson forces fumble by Jaxson Dart. Nahshon Wright recovers for the Bears. Huge turn of events for the Bears.