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Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., left, reaches to tackle Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears rely on ground game and backup Khalil Herbert

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 26, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks to throw a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Justin Fields struggles again as Bears ride run game to win

By Jay Cohen Sep. 25, 2022 07:06 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs for a gain against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 25, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith (58) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Bears' Smith misses second straight practice with hip injury

Sep. 22, 2022 06:01 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Smith returns to Soldier Field as Texans seek win over Bears

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:45 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Fields clarifies remarks, says he didn't mean to offend fans

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 21, 2022 07:46 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Trey Lance is stopped by Chicago Bears' Roquan Smith and Dominique Robinson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bears turn attention to Packers after Week 1 win over 49ers

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 12, 2022 06:21 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus walks the sideline as his team plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Lance, Fields take center stage as 49ers open against Bears

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 08, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Trey Lance, left, and Jimmy Garoppolo take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Lance is ready for his first full season as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers despite getting almost no game action the past two seasons and with former starter Jimmy Garoppolo back on the bench behind him.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
All eyes on Lance, Fields as 49ers visit Bears for opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 04:09 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) stands on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Saturday Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. Fields comes into his second year hoping to convince a new general manager and coach he is the right quarterback for the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Fields hopes offseason work leads to jump for him, Bears

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 07, 2022 07:12 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears new NFL football team general manager Ryan Poles speaks during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Poles is among six general managers of color picked to fill the past 12 openings going back to early 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Bears GM Poles not ruling out long-term contract with Smith

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 01, 2022 06:29 PM EDT

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith smiles on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. The Bears won 19-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Smith says he's focused on season, not contract talks

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 31, 2022 08:35 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) carries against Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Fields throws 3 TD passes in half, Bears edge Browns 21-20

By Tom Withers Aug. 27, 2022 10:26 PM EDT

FILE - Injured Chicago Bears offensive tackle Teven Jenkins warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. Jenkins has gone from left tackle to right tackle backup to rumors that he is being traded. Now he is playing right guard for the Bears with hopes of securing a starting spot. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bears guard Teven Jenkins looks to secure starting role

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 25, 2022 05:23 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears begin new phase with Poles as GM, Eberflus as coach

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 08:25 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks toward the scoreboard during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Bears won 27-11. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Bears enter new era, look to make jump under Poles, Eberflus

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 24, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith smiles on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. The Bears won 19-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears linebacker Roquan Smith returns to practice

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 20, 2022 08:30 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks' Cade Johnson fumbles on a punt return against the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. The ball was recovered by the Bears' Elijah Hicks for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears

By Tim Booth Aug. 18, 2022 11:55 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus jogs off the field at halftime of an NFL preseason football game between the Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Mahomes has TD, safety Reid kicks PAT, Chiefs lose to Bears

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 13, 2022 04:17 PM EDT