CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Former Chicago Bulls champion Horace Grant joins Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast to discuss his time in Chicago and how close the Chicago Bears can be to replicating that success with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson at the helm. Plus, Grant comments on Derrick Rose's jersey retirement and even hints that another player could get his number retired next... #chicagobears #nfl #bearsnation #beardown

Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator will NOT be part of the coaching staff in 2026 after he was reportedly hired by the Baltimore Ravens Friday afternoon to fill the same role. How big of a loss is this for Ben Johnson’s coaching staff? Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr. and Adam Jahns react to the news on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast.

Chicago Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham is leaving the Bears to become the General Manager of the Atlanta Falcons. Due to an unfortunate loophole, the Bears currently WON’T receive any draft pick compensation. The CHGO Bears crew reacts to the news and digs deeper into why the Bears SHOULD be receiving compensatory picks, including statements made by new Falcons President of Football Operations, Matt Ryan. Plus, the Minnesota Vikings have fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The NFC North rivals once tried signing GM Ryan Poles to the same title before hiring Adofo-Mensah instead. Just how fortunate have the Bears been that things played out the way they have? Chicago sports historian Jack Silverstein joins the show to talk Charles “Peanut” Tillman’s Hall of Fame candidacy and Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears had a SPECIAL 2025 season. Some suggest the Bears will regress in 2026 because of some of the unique ways they were able to win. We’ll dive into some of the stats and narratives to see what is fair and what is being overlooked. The CHGO Bears crew breaks it down by looking at the offense, defense and Caleb Williams specifically. Patrick Norton joins the show for his first installment of “Norton’s Notes” as he takes a closer look at just how ELITE Joe Thuney was in 2025. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

It’s officially time for the Chicago Bears to begin prep for the 2026 NFL Draft. We bring back ALLCITY Draft Analyst Fran Duffy, who has updates from the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl. Are there early targets that make sense to replenish the Bears’ defensive line? Plus, should Bill Belichick have been a first-ballot Hall of Famer? And, Adam Jahns joins to discuss coaching movement across the NFL. Is Declan Doyle still possibly on the move with the Baltimore Ravens? Plus, Jeremy Foster CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago joins the show to talk about big initiatives this year! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Chicago sports media legend Terry Boers passed away earlier this week. The CHGO Bears Podcast brings on his former co-host at The Score, Dan McNeil. McNeil reflects on the life and relationship with Boers. How much did Boers shape the media landscape as we know it in Chicago?

The Pro Bowl has changed a lot over the years, and Mark Carmen, Adam Hoge, and Greg Braggs break down what it still means in today’s NFL. With Bears players like Shedder Sanders and Joe Thuney in the conversation, the crew discusses whether Pro Bowl nods still matter to players and fans, how much weight they carry, and what they actually say about success in the modern NFL. 

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As the NFL heads toward the Super Bowl, have the Chicago Bears and offensive mastermind Ben Johnson become the envy of the league? On today’s CHGO Bears Podcast, the crew breaks down why Chicago’s direction has fans and teams around the NFL paying attention—especially with Caleb Williams positioned as the future face of the franchise. From coaching vision to offensive upside and long-term stability, the Bears suddenly look like a team built to contend. Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, and Greg Braggs Jr. discuss what’s changed, why the narrative has flipped heading into Super Bowl week, and whether the Bears are truly set up for sustained success.

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The Seattle Seahawks have advanced to the Super Bowl after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Could the Bears have beaten the Seahawks if they played them? We play the painful hypothetical game on today’s show. Plus, Nahshon Wright has been named as a replacement for the Pro Bowl. We look at the possibility of him returning to the Bears next season. Dan McNeil joins at the top of the show to discuss the passing of The Score’s Terry Boers after Boers helped shaped Chicago sports radio as we know it. Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears have a BIG offseason ahead of them after a special 2025 season. Coaches are already taking interviews and Ryan Poles has some tough decisions to make on the roster as well. What will this team look like in 2026? Greg Braggs, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw walk you through it.

ESPN's Seth Walder ranked the top-100 players in t he NFL and had one very notable omission...leaving Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams OFF the list! Should Caleb's QBR really prevent him from being a top-100 player after leading the team to an 11-6 record AND a playoff win? And is CJ Stroud really better than Caleb, let alone by such a large margin? #chicagobears #nfl #nfltop100 #beardown #bearsnation

Ryan Poles spoke to the media on Tuesday and discussed his strategy of how to build a roster and if the success of 2025 will change his approach. Much of Bears nation wants the Bears to go ALL IN for star pass rusher, Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders. Is that move realistic? Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we discuss the possibilities and look ahead to the conference championship gams on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The NFL is looking into the Chicago Bears coaching staff. OC Declan Doyle is getting an interview with the Eagles. DBs coach, Al Harris, is getting an interview with Green Bay and Washington, RBs coach, Eric Bieniemy, has moved back to Kansas City to become the OC for the Chiefs. Even Assistant GM, Ian Cunningham, is getting an interview with the Atlanta Falcons to become their GM. How will Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson maneuver through this offseason as the Bears try to turn the page to 2026 and retool their coaching staff. Plus, Adam Hoge will give his final QB grades of the year for Caleb Williams. Join the CHGO Bears Podcast as we continue into the first days of the Chicago Bears offseason.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and GM Ryan Poles spoke at Halas Hall on Wednesday morning in their end-of-season press conferences. In what was a successful season that ended short of the ultimate goal, the Bears front office now prepares for a crucial offseason that will shape the future of the team. Hear from Poles and Johnson about several pressing offseason topics including the health of their players, plans on filling the Safety position, the possibility of losing parts of the coaching staff and the team’s identity.

Caleb Williams took over the city of Chicago during the Bears 2025 season, both on and off the field. Last night, Williams took in a Chicago Blackhawks game along with Chicago Cub Pete Crow-Armstrong, and the crowd erupted when they were shown on the jumbotron. Caleb even joined in on a “Green Bay sucks” chant. Later, we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Ben Johnson signing with the Bears. Just how much has changed in 19 games under Johnson? Plus, RB Coach Eric Bieniemy is leaving his role to become the Chiefs Offensive Coordinator. Could other members of the Bears coaching staff be poached? Who could fill some of the vacancies? ADAM JAHNS IS IN-STUDIO, joining Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podccast.

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down Ben Johnson’s playcalling in the Bears’ season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The guys analyze key decisions, situational football, and critical moments from the Divisional Round matchup that ultimately led to Chicago’s elimination. This foreman review dives into late-game execution, offensive tendencies, and whether Ben Johnson put the Bears in the best position to succeed against the Rams when it mattered most. Hosted by Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Brick By Brick Podcast. 

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The Chicago Bears season has ended. While we will continue to react to the heartbreaking loss in overtime to the LA Rams with an NFC Championship appearance on the line, we will also take a glimpse ahead at whats to come for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and company. Can they have sustained success? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian for season ending edition of CHGO Bears After Dark.

The Chicago Bears season has sadly come to an end following their loss in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs to the Los Angeles Rams. Is the season a success regardless of the final game? We dive into what went wrong in the final game of the season. Hear from several players in the locker room including Caleb Williams, Jaquan Brisker and Darnell Wright following the Halas Hall locker room clean-out. Later, Professor Lance Briggs joins the show with his final grades of the season’s final game. The defense stepped up, but did the offense let the team down? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah join the CHGO Bears Podcast following the Bears' season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. What went wrong in the loss? And was this Jaquan Brisker's best game of the year? Plus, should we be questioning Ben Johnson's decision making? #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs #beardown #bearsnation

Adam Jahns takes us inside the Chicago Bears locker room on the CHGO Bears Podcast following the Bears' season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Hear from Jaquan Brisker in what could be his final game as a Chicago Bear despite playing his best game of the season. #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs #beardown

The Chicago Bears’ season came to a heartbreaking end with a Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The game was tied 10–10 at halftime after first-half touchdowns from DJ Moore and Kyren Williams, and the score remained deadlocked until the fourth quarter when Williams scored his second touchdown to give the Rams a 17–10 lead. Caleb Williams and the Bears had two late chances to tie the game. The first ended in a turnover on downs at the Rams’ 2-yard line. On the final possession, facing 4th-and-4 at the Rams’ 14, Caleb scrambled under pressure and launched a desperation throw to Cole Kmet, who came down with another miraculous touchdown to force overtime. Chicago forced a three-and-out to start the extra period, but with a chance to win the game, Williams threw his third interception of the night. The Rams capitalized, driving down the field to kick the game-winning field goal and eliminate the Bears from the playoffs. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams Divisional Round matchup in the NFL Playoffs featuring former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr.

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The Chicago Bears season has come to a close following their Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The game was tied 10-10 at halftime following 1st half TDs from DJ Moore and Kyren Williams. The score remained that way until the 4th quarter when Kyren Williams scored his 2nd TD of the game to make it 17-10 Rams. Caleb Williams and the Bears had two last chances to tie the game. The first try ended when they turned the ball over on downs on the Rams’ 2-yard line. The last-gasp effort came down to a 4th & 4 at the Rams 14-yard line. Caleb scrambled back with pressure in his face and launched a prayer in the back of the end zone to Cole Kmet who came down with YET ANOTHER MIRACULOUS TD to tie the game! The Bears forced a 3-and-out to start the extra period. With a chance to end the game with a score, Caleb Williams instead threw his 3rd interception of the game. The Rams marched down the field and kicked a field goal to win the game, ending the Bears season. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Corey Wootton and Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field on a season-ending CHGO Bears Postgame Show.

The Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday at Soldier Field. Could it be one of the most Tight End heavy games in playoff history with the Rams featuring three Tight Ends while the Bears will lean heavily into Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe? Plus are Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon healthy enough to make a big impact? Adam Hoge has it all on this week's X's and Hoge's from the CHGO Bears Podcast! #chicagobears #losangelesrams #nfl #nflplayoffs #beardown #bearsnation

The Chicago Bears look to punch their ticket to the NFC Championship game as the LA Rams come to Chicago for a primetime playoff affair. Will Bear Weather and the Home Field crowd give the Bears an advantage? Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr break down the keys to victory as they give you BLUEPRINT to beating the LA Rams on the Brick x Brick Podcast! #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs

The Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday at Soldier Field. The CHGO Bears Podcast invites Arash Markazi, Founder & CEO of The Sporting Tribune and L.A. resident for insight of how the Rams are viewing their playoff matchup against the Bears. Will the Rams be getting healthier in time for the game? And who does Markazi think has the edge in the game? #chicagobears #losangelesrams #nfl #nflplayoffs #beardown #bearsnation

NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to talk about the massive success the Chicago Bears have experienced this season in year one of the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing. What is the "special blend" that she's seeing for the first time since covering this team. And how has Caleb Williams gone from a great player to a great player AND leader? #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs #beardown #calebwilliams #bearsnation

Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent joins the CHGO Bears Podcast ahead of the team's Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. How excited was Tyson after the incredible comeback against the Green Bay Packers? And how much would he love to get involved in a trick play?

The Chicago Bears will host their 2nd straight home playoff game vs the Rams as they come in from sunny Los Angeles. Will the frigid temperatures and world famous wind off the lake be the difference maker in this pivotal matchup? Or will the greatest fans in the world be a the X-Factor? Speaking of fans, Diehard and Comedian Mojo Brookz will join the gang in-studio as we have some fun and talk some ball! Don’t miss this episode of the Brick x Brick Podcast with Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah!

The Chicago Bears are in final preparations for their NFL Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams. It will be a matchup of two of THE premiere offensive minds in the NFL between Ben Johnson and Sean McVay. How will the Bears defend Offensive Player of the Year candidate Puka Nacua. We hear from Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon on the matchup. Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall where the coordinators are speaking today. Plus, X’s and Hoge’s is back WITH the intro song as a superstitious CHGO Bears crew does everything they can to keep the season alive. Arash Markazi joins the show to give the Los Angeles Rams perspective of the matchup. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Ben Johnson, Kevin Byard, and others spoke to the media today at Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears look to turn their attention to the L.A. Rams after an emotional wins vs the Green Bay Packers. Ben spoke about the elite talent level of Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua and the challenge they present. We’ll get all the updates from Halas Hall and break down this big time divisional matchup on with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

Following the Chicago Bears Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Playoffs, Ben Johnson’s group has now played 18 games in his first season as head coach. Of those 18 games, the Bears have been underdogs in 11 of them. How has the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson pairing been able to defy the expectations to such a great degree? Brian Baldinger joins to give his perspective of the team’s progress ahead of the Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Later, Adam Hoge has his report card for Caleb’s performance against the Packers. Just how elite was his second-half performance? Plus, cheese grater mania has taken over Chicago. Brandon Martinez became a fan favorite after he was seen grating cheese at the Bears-Packers game following a Bears touchdown. He joins the show to talk about his famous moment. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears completed one of the greatest comebacks in NFL History by scoring 25 points in the 4th quarter. This is now the 7th time this season the Bears have come back when losing in the final 2 minutes of the game. Can the Cardiac Bears do it again?! We'll look back on one of the greatest wins in Soldier Field history and look ahead to another big time playoff matchup with the LA Rams. All that and more with Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw on CHGO Bears After Dark!

The Chicago Bears have advanced in the NFL Playoffs after eliminating the rival Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round! Up next for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the Bears is the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Can the Bears defense find a way to slow down MVP-hopeful Matthew Stafford and OPOY candidate Pula Nacua? And how can the Bears overcome season-ending injuries sustained by Ozzy Trapilo and T.J. Edwards? Plus, Adam Hoge brings back his ODK to look at how Dennis Allen switched his scheme to stop the Packers' offense. Later, Lance Briggs puts on his professor glasses for CHGO’s first-ever playoff rendition of Professor Briggs’ Grades! Did Dennis Allen's defensive adjustments in the 2nd half earn a passing grade after an abysmal start? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

CURSE BROKEN! The Chicago Bears did it AGAIN! Caleb Williams and the Bears overcame a 21–3 halftime deficit to SHOCK the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs in the most remarkable game of the season. Chicago opened the scoring with a field goal, but the Packers answered with touchdowns on three straight possessions to seize control before halftime. The Bears showed life in the second half as the defense forced three consecutive three-and-outs, while the offense chipped away with field goals. D’Andre Swift made it a one-score game with a fourth-quarter touchdown before Matthew Golden’s first TD of the season briefly gave Green Bay breathing room. Then Caleb Williams took over—leading a lightning-fast drive capped by an Olamide Zaccheaus touchdown and a Colston Loveland two-point conversion. After a missed field goal by Brandon McManus, Williams delivered the dagger, connecting with DJ Moore on a 25-yard go-ahead touchdown to seal the comeback. The Bears defense closed the door, eliminating the Packers and breaking the curse once and for all. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers NFL Playoff Wild Card game, featuring former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr., on the Brick by Brick Postgame Show.

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The Chicago Bears did it AGAIN! Caleb Williams and the Bears overcame a 21-3 halftime deficit to SHOCK the Packers in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs! The first half of a tale of two halves started when Bears scored a field goal on the first possession of the game. The Packers scored touchdowns on each of their next three possessions. The Bears showed life in the second half with the defense forcing three-consecutive 3-and-outs but the offense settled for field goals on two of those possessions. D’Andre Swift made it interesting after scoring in the 4th quarter to cut it to a 1-score game. Matthew Golden’s first TD of the season gave the Packers some short-lived comfort. But Caleb Williams marched the Bears down the field for a quick Olamide Zaccheaus TD and a Colston Loveland 2-point conversion to cut it to a 3-point game. An ensuing missed field goal by Brandon McManus gave the Bears the ball back with a chance to tie or take the lead. And Caleb connected with DJ Moore on 25-yard TD to GIVE THE BEARS THE LEAD! The Bears stopped the Packers last-gasp attempt to win the MOST REMARKABLE GAME OF THE SEASON! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah and Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field on the BIGGEST CHGO Bears Postgame Show EVER!

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will square off for the 3rd time this season and this will be only the 3rd time in NFL history that these 2. teams will face off in the playoffs in one of sports oldest rivalries. The Packers are looking for revenge for the last game and the Bears are looking for revenge for the last 30 years. Who will come out on top? We’ll have the blueprint for beating the Packers with Greg Braggs Jr, Lance Briggs and Joe Jackson on the Brick x Brick Podcast - PLAYOFF EDITION!!

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and discusses recent updates to the Chicago Bears next stadium location. Mayor Johnson calls the flirtation with Northwest Indiana "a terrible idea." Is Chicago still in play? Does Arlington Heights being in Cook County still benefit Chicago?

The Green Bay Packers aren't shying away from a renewed rivalry against the Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson’s group was given plenty of bulletin board material ahead of the rubber match on Saturday in the wild card round of the NFL Playoffs. Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson and Keisean Nixon all said the Bears were their preferred matchup in the playoffs. Is that a wish Caleb Williams will make them regret? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with just two days remaining to kickoff in the CHGO Bears Podcast!

It's Packers week Part 3 for the Chicago Bears, this time in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins the show to give the PAckers perspective of the matchup. What worries Matt LaFleur most about the Bears? Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall after hearing from the three coordinators. Can Dennis Allen get the defense right in time for Saturday? And could he be getting reinforcements with Kyler Gordon? Join Addam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears NFL Playoff run starts on Saturday against the rival Green Bay Packers. Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and Cole Kmet all spoke at Halas Hall on Tuesday about the challenges ahead of them. Did Caleb hint that Rome Odunze could be back on the field in the Wild Card Round? Later, Hoge has Caleb’s report card for his Week 18 performance against the Detroit Lions. Did we see some regression on his scores? Plus, will discipline be even more important than usual with an officiating crew that has some interesting tendencies? Jojn Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears get set for Round 3 vs the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Saturday Night in Primetime in a BIG TIME playoff bout! This will only be the 3rd time in NFL History that the oldest rivalry in football squares off in the playoffs, first since 2010. The Packers are limping into the playoffs after losing thier last 4 games while the Bears have also lost their last 2 games in the final moments. Can the Bears put a stamp on a special season vs their rivals? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we break it all down on CHGO Bears After Dark!

The Chicago Bears now prepare for postseason play after falling to the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 18. Ben Johnson didn’t mince words when speaking both at halftime and after the game. At halftime, Johnson said, “This was one of the easier gameplans we’ve had all year. We just need to execute better.” After the game, the first-year head coach said the offense simply didn’t score enough points. With just 5 days to go to gameday, can Ben get the offense clicking again? Also, what would former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs change if he were coaching the defense to get them prepared for Round 3 against the Green Bay Packers? Professor Briggs gives his grades for Week 18 later on. Did any phase meet the standard? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

The Chicago Bears started slow and were forced into yet another comeback attempt against the Detroit Lions in the regular season finale of NFL Week 18. After three scoreless quarters, Caleb Williams finally broke through with a touchdown pass to Jahdae Walker, a play that also made Williams the Bears’ new single-season passing yards record holder, passing Erik Kramer. Chicago tied the game late with a Colston Loveland touchdown and a successful Cole Kmet two-point conversion, but couldn’t capitalize on Kevin Byard’s league-leading seventh interception, as Detroit sealed the win on a Jake Bates field goal in the closing seconds. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Week 18 matchup in the NFL, featuring former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr., breaking down what went wrong, what it means moving forward, and how the season came to a close.

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The Chicago Bears started slow and were forced into yet another comeback attempt versus the Detroit Lions in the regular season finale in NFL Week 18. The Bears offense took 3 quarters to get on the scoreboard, finally breaking through when Caleb Williams found Jahdae Walker. On that play, Caleb became the Bears single-season passing yards record holder, passing Erik Kramer. After forcing a punt, the Bears marched right down the field and capitalized with a Colston Loveland TD followed by a successful Cole Kmet 2-point conversion to tie the game at 16. But the Bears couldn’t take advantage of Kevin Byard’s league-leading 7th interception, and were forced into a 3-and-out. The Lions one the game in the closing seconds on a Jakes Bates field goal to end the regular season. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah, with Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field after an ugly Week 18 performance on the CHGO Bears Postgame Show..

The Chicago Bears have one last regular season game remaining before preparing for the postseason, and the Detroit Lions are on tap. Can Ben Johnson avenge a Week 2 loss to his former employer to go an even .500 in the division? Jake Riepma of the Locked on Lions re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to preview that matchup. Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Friday morning. Adam Jahns joins the show with the latest. Plus, what were the 5 biggest moments for the Bears in 2025? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears have had an incredible turnaround in 2025 after going from worst to first. Now, the Bears look to elevate their expectations in 2026. Are Super Bowl aspirations on the table in 2026? Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr for a New Year’s Eve SPECIAL on the Brick x Brick Podcast!

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Monday and left nothing to the imagination when it came to how the team will be approaching their final regular season game against the Detroit Lions saying, “we’re playing to win.” Should the Bears be playing their starters against Johnson’s former employer? Later, we dive into the numbers with Caleb’s report card for a sterling Week 17 performance against the San Francisco 49ers. How did he grade out? Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is now a free agent. Should the Bears pursue the former Al Harris disciple? And former Bears QB and single-season record holder for the most passing yards by a Bears QB Eric Kramer joins the show to preview the game where Caleb Williams will likely break his record. Is 4,00 pass yards still in reach? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a jam-packed episode of the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears lose a heartbreaker to the 49ers in a primetime thrilling shootout, 42-38. On the national stage Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams went toe to toe vs Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy. But the defense gave up 40 or more points for the 3rd time this season, most in the NFL. Was last night's battle enough to consider a moral victory or is the host of this show suggesting this upsetting you with this suggestion?! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we pick up the pieces with one regular season to game to go and the playoffs in sight. Tap in with the CHGO Bears After Dark crew!

The Chicago Bears didn’t get the desired result in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 17. Today, we look at the final moment in that game to see what went wrong on Caleb Williams’ last gasp attempt in the end zone with Adam Hoge’s ODK. Later, we analyze the Week 18 possibilities and ask ourselves, “who should the Bears want to play in the Wild Card Round of the Playoffs?” Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for Week 17…and the defense grades is NOT going to be pretty. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast!

The Chicago Bears found themselves in a wild shootout against the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 17, coming up just short in a thrilling finish. Caleb Williams delivered a strong performance in the loss, connecting on multiple chunk plays to Luther Burden and Colston Loveland, while D’Andre Swift scored twice and eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards on the season. After Swift’s second touchdown tied the game at 35, the Bears took a 38–35 fourth-quarter lead on a Cairo Santos field goal before the 49ers responded with a Jauan Jennings touchdown. With two minutes left, Williams drove Chicago to the brink, but a final pass attempt near the end zone fell short as time expired. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 17 matchup features former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr., breaking down the finish, standout performances, and what this close loss means moving forward.

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