Bears vs. Raiders: Three things to watch in Sunday's Week 7 matchup
Rookie free agent Tyson Bagent is finally going to get to start what he finishes for the first time in his NFL career.
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Rookie free agent Tyson Bagent is finally going to get to start what he finishes for the first time in his NFL career.
It's not how you start, but how you finish that matters. But undrafted rookie free agent Tyson Bagent is finally going to get to start what he finishes for the first time in his NFL career. Here are three things to watch when the Bears host the Raiders Sunday at noon.
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he couldn't talk about possibly moving to the right side, but talked about cleaning up what OC Luke Getsy called "communication issues" on the line.
Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent said he has nothing to lose as he prepares for his first start on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. As CBS 2's Matt Zahn explained, questions about his protection could make matters a little more difficult for Bagent.
Head coach Matt Eberflus continued to say quarterback Justin Fields is doubtful and wouldn't rule out surgery on his dislocated thumb.
On Sunday, the Bears will be looking to do something they haven't done since September of 2022: win at Soldier Field. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on the team's backup quarterback who is preparing and ready to start a winning streak at home. It's Tyson Bagent time at Halas Hall. Head coach Matt Eberflus continued to say quarterback Justin Fields is doubtful and wouldn't rule out surgery on his dislocated thumb.
With Bears' starting quarterback Justin Fields doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders with a dislocated thumb, it appears undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is set to make his first NFL start. CBS 2's Matt Zahn caught up with Bagent's college coach at Division II Shepherd University in West Virginia about a month ago to learn more about what made the quarterback stand out.
The Bears will play the waiting game after Fields dislocated his thumb. His availability for this Sunday's game against the Raiders will come down to his grip strength.
The Bears have yet to announce the results of the MRI on quarterback Justin Fields' dislocated thumb. As CBS 2's Jori Parys reports, the Bears aren't ruling him out of Sunday's game with the Las Vegas Raiders, but the contingency plan is set and ready to go.
Kirk Cousins threw for a touchdown, Jordan Hicks returned a fumble 42 yards for a score and the Minnesota Vikings knocked Justin Fields out of the game in beating the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday.
The offense will try to build off back-to-back breakout performances as left guard Teven Jenkins also prepares for a full return from his injury.
It was a welcome sight on the practice field, with three of the Bears' starting defensive backs returning to practice. Cornerback Kyler Gordon was designated for return from injured reserve. Safety Eddie Jackson was back after missing three games with a foot injury, and corner Jaylon Johnson also practiced after sitting out the last two games with a hamstring injury.
Dick Butkus has died at the age of 80, and is being remembered as representing the essence of what it means to be a Chicago Bear. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The Bears were better last week, but still not good enough.
The Bears were better last week, but still not good enough. They're hoping to change that on a short week under the lights when they visit the Commanders for Thursday Night Football.
The Bears might get a boost on the offensive line with Teven Jenkins healing well, but the secondary will remain thin for Thursday night's game.
If Bears head coach Matt Eberflus' seat isn't hot, it may very well be preheating. The team has lost 14 straight games and he has a 3-18 record since he took over. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had more on a coach and team desperate to get their first win of this season when they visit the Washington Commanders on Thursday.
Fields threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns for the first time in his career last Sunday against the Broncos.
Claypool was inactive in Week 4 after criticizing the Bears' use of him.
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
Something's gotta give. It's not just a 2003 classic film starring Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Keanu Reeves. Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos. Both teams winless, and this time it's Russell Wilson as the old man still trying to rack up the dubs.
Getsy pointed to all 11 players on offense needing to be better, not just quarterback Justin Fields.
Where one might see two teams with the worst record butting heads on Sunday, those teams, the Bears and Denver Broncos, see opportunity. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on why this is easily the Bears' best chance to finally turn their offense loose.
The Bears returned to practice determined and focused. That's the message as they try to keep together during the longest losing streak in franchise history.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Metra BNSF trains are back on the move but with extensive delays after a train struck a vehicle in Hinsdale.
A man was charged with impersonating a police officer and other counts after a chain of events that led to gunfire from real police officers in Aurora, Illinois.
Fear and concern is mounting as thousands of Catholic faithful prepare for the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Des Plaines, amid an ongoing immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
A group of organizations that offer summer jobs to young people is encouraging city leaders to keep the proposed corporate head tax in next year's city budget.
A group of organizations that offer summer jobs to young people is encouraging city leaders to keep the proposed corporate head tax in next year's city budget.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
Landon Wallace, better known as Power 92 radio and Chicago Bulls mixer DJ Commando, died last week.
Thirty-five years after throngs headed to a theater near them to see "Home Alone," you can have a lovely cheese pizza, just for you, like Macaulay Culkin's Kevin McCallister character did.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were announced Monday, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" leading the film pack and "The White Lotus" out front for television.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with European leaders on Monday, following a weekend of talks with U.S. negotiators on a plan to end the war with Russia, but there are still many points of disagreement.
Fear and concern is mounting as thousands of Catholic faithful prepare for the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Des Plaines, amid an ongoing immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
A group of organizations that offer summer jobs to young people is encouraging city leaders to keep the proposed corporate head tax in next year’s city budget, as proposed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
A man shot and wounded a teenage boy who he said showed a gun after breaking into his car in the West Chesterfield neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
Metra BNSF trains are back on the move but with extensive delays after a train struck a vehicle near Hinsdale.
A man was charged with impersonating a police officer and other counts after a chain of events that led to gunfire from real police officers in Aurora, Illinois.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Fear and concern is mounting as thousands of Catholic faithful prepare for the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Des Plaines, amid an ongoing immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Despite Sunday's loss and losing the top spot in the NFC North, fans said they're confident the Bears will bounce back.
Leo Carlsson scored two goals and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks' 7-1 victory over the road-weary Chicago Blackhawks.
The Bulls have lost seven in a row, their most since an eight-game skid in the 2019-20 season.
Chicago faced third-and-1 from the 14 when Kingsley Enagbare stuffed Kyle Monangai for no gain. That set up the game-sealing interception.
The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish responded to getting dropped in the CFP rankings for the second consecutive week by turning down an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
A man was charged with impersonating a police officer and other counts after a chain of events that led to gunfire from real police officers in Aurora, Illinois.
A woman was found shot to death on Chicago's Southeast Side early Monday.
A man shot and wounded a teenage boy who he said showed a gun after breaking into his car in the West Chesterfield neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
At least two people were killed, and 12 others were hurt, in shootings across Chicago this weekend, according to CPD.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
