Bears vs. Chargers: Three things to watch in Sunday's Week 8 matchup
The Bears have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons when they head west for Sunday's matchup under the bright lights of prime time.
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The Bears have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons when they head west for Sunday's matchup under the bright lights of prime time.
The Bears have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons when they head west for Sunday's matchup under the bright lights of prime time. Here are three things to watch when the 2-5 Bears take on the 2-4 Chargers in L.A.
Johnson said he's looking for security and respect, but wouldn't get into specifics about money.
Two weeks ago, the Bears secondary was finally healthy. This week, safety Eddie Jackson was limited in practice with a nagging foot injury while illness has kept fellow safety Jaquan Brisker sidelined. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on a healthy Bears cornerback who is waiting for a bid payday, be it in Chicago or elsewhere.
Prosecutors said the case against the former NFL safety shows he is responsible for the murder of his 73-year-old mother, Myrtle Simmons-Brown.
Tyson Bagent says he's trying to keep this week as similar as possible to his first week as starting quarterback.
The Bears will try to win back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons on Sunday. That would mean undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent would need to win a second-straight game as the team's starting quarterback. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on the backup quarterback who will try to back up last week's success.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown was back in the Chicago area this week to face first-degree murder charges. Brown was formally charged in suburban Maywood on Tuesday in the murder of his mother.
Rookie Tyson Bagent led three touchdown drives with Justin Fields sidelined, D'Onta Foreman ran for two scores and caught a TD pass, and the Chicago Bears beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-12 on Sunday.
Injuries continue to plague the Bears this season with key offensive line and defensive backs out as well.
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.
