Bernstein: Ugly Loss, But OK Day For Bears
So the Bears are not as good as the Patriots. We probably knew that, at least those of us who expressed pessimism about their chances, even in mythically-advantageous weather.
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So the Bears are not as good as the Patriots. We probably knew that, at least those of us who expressed pessimism about their chances, even in mythically-advantageous weather.
Continuos snow, high winds, and frigid temperatures were not enough to stop Tom Brady and the New England offense from blowing out the Chicago Bears. LISTEN: GAME HIGHLIGHTS - LOVIE SMITH
The Bears and Patriots play Sunday in the bitter cold, snow with whiteout conditions and high winds. Although they're not the only one's affected. The Metrodome roof collapsed due to the storm and the Giants got stranded in Kansas City too.
Jeff Joniak breaks down the keys to the Chicago Bears matchup with the New England Patriots.
Cold temperatures, snow, and high winds set the stage for this afternoons blockbuster match up between your Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots. Comments are welcomed below on the Bears Message Board and may be read during broadcast. BEAR DOWN!!
One of the biggest matchups in Sunday's game will be the Bears' offense against the Patriots' defense. The longer the Bears can keep Tom Brady off the field, the better chance they have to win.
Pisa Tinoisamoa has been dealing with injuries throughout his entire Bears tenure. He missed most of last season with a knee injury, and is facing similar issues this year.
The late Harold Coffin, a humor columnist for the Associated Press, once said, "envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own."
The Bears are who they are. They trust their schemes and rely on their players to make plays. And when that combination works, the wins pile up.
The Bears never seem to get any respect, even when they're winning there are plenty of people who doubt their talent. And the players and coaches embrace this notion of them.
Tom Brady and his golden arm (and his golden locks … and his golden pair of UGGs) are coming to town. The Bears are in first place at 9-3. And, at 10-2, the New England Patriots can say the same.
Prominent aspects of this year's Bears discussion are winding together for Sunday afternoon's game against the Patriots at Soldier Field.
The Patriots have been one of the best teams in the NFL for a while. With a Hall of Fame quarterback leading the way, the Bears have a tough task ahead of them on Sunday. LISTEN: TOM THAYER
Over the Bears' current five game winning streak, both the offense and the defense have been playing well. However, there has been one aspect of the defense that's been uncharacteristic.
The Bears' offense started the season slow, but started to figure things out since the bye week and a change in philosophy. Now the offense is rolling and they're starting to have fun doing it.
The Bears have had success this season with their cover two defensive scheme. The Bears didn't change for Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles, and they probably won't change for Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Aaron Rodgers? Check. Brett Favre? Check. Michael Vick? Another check off the list. The Bears have had success against elite quarterbacks this year, but now comes New England's Tom Brady.
It seems like as soon as the calender turn to December, the turf at Soldier Field becomes a hot topic.
If the Bears are going to beat the Patriots on Sunday, the offense will have to put up some points. We've seen the Bears try to throw the ball all over the field and we've seen them commit to the run. Which offense will we see on Sunday?
For the rest of the Bears' season, every game is important. With the Packers only one game back, the Bears are in a must win situation, especially with the Patriots coming to town.
First, a restatement of a long-held opinion: NFL football games should all be played in domes or retractable-roof stadiums on an artificial or hybrid surface.
Since the bye week the Mike Martz offense has taken on a different form. Instead of "the greatest show on turf," we're seeing a balanced offensive attack with a quick hitting passing game. But is that the offense the Bears will show on Sunday?
Consider it a week off for Lovie Smith's lucky horseshoe as the Bears welcome the New England Patriots to Soldier Field this coming Sunday.
The perception of the Chicago Bears changes week to week. One week their destined for the playoffs, the next they're doomed to get passed, by the Green Bay Packers. For the team, their only focus is on the next game.
Jay Cutler and the rest of the offense has been playing much better since the bye week. According to former Bears' quarterback Jim Miller, Cutler has been near perfect over the last two weeks.
The city recently made its pitch video to the Bears, calling it "Hallas Harbor."
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DuPage County opened up its polls for early voting in the 2026 primary on Tuesday after a snag.
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Two Illinois state legislators want to make sure school districts get the funding they need.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
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A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
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Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Chicago's Willis Tower Thursday morning as they fought for a new contract.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
The members of Ratboys were teenagers when they met by chance, and now in their 30s, the Chicago band formed by two college friends almost two decades ago appears to be on the brink of something big.
While the team's season is over, the renewed push for a new stadium is in playoff mode, with more cities throwing their hats and money at the team to come to their community.
Officer Josh Thompson of the 7th division, who was on the case, said the search led them to a house, and at that house, he was approached by a dog who took him to the missing child.
The sender also includes a link to a high-quality fake Amazon webpage that prompts people to provide contact information for the account as well as their password.
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Frances Dahlke, 88, had reached many milestones in her life, but there was one she had yet to check off - taking her first flight.
The three videos show what happened before and after the shooting by a Border Patrol agent on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood.
The city recently made its pitch video to the Bears, calling it "Hallas Harbor."
Frances Dahlke, 88, wanted to make sure her grandson Alex was the one to show her above the clouds for the first time.
An Indiana bride said a Chicago hotel workers' union has harassed her for months while she's been trying to plan her July wedding over a hotel listed on her wedding website.
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The city recently made its pitch video to the Bears, calling it "Hallas Harbor."
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Indiana plans to build a bronze statue of longtime basketball coach Bob Knight inside Assembly Hall, where he led the Hoosiers to national championships in 1976, 1981 and 1987.
Keith Brookshire details his friendship with Seattle Seahawks wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson and the generosity he continues to provide to Chicago student athletes.
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