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Myles Garrett just set the record for most sacks. He nearly made it when he played the Bears, glad he didn’t . Wouldn’t mind one bit if he were to become a Bear. In other news see that Burden and Zacchheus are listed as “Full” participants and Odunze is ‘questionable’ for today. Good to know we have a capable backup in Walker .

So are we hoping for a SF win or does it matter? Provided we win tomorrow.

Happy New Year, gang! A little additional food for thought. I’ll admit I haven’t kept up with college football as closely this year as I have in the past, and I honestly forgot just how much the season has changed with the expanded playoffs. While watching the final ticks of the Texas Tech–Oregon game, a graphic popped up noting that all but one of the teams with a first-round bye ended up losing their first playoff game (Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech). Makes you wonder if having the bye is really the advantage it’s supposed to be. And I’ll add—how strange is it to see teams like Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama not in the national championship picture… while Indiana is sitting at #1? Absolutely mind-boggling.

Looks like Green Bay pounced on him. Two former Dallas players now injured on their team. Two-time Pro Bowl Trevon Diggs quickly lands with new team

This was a goal set by Johnson, not me. He had it with Goff so that's his measure. Will Caleb make it? I actually think he can.

True that. How he wasn't injured after being sacked 60+ times last year is by itself amazing.

I’ll answer on behalf of “some people.” Your point is taken—yes, he’s done well and is clearly making solid progress toward bigger and better things. Without digging too deep into the weeds, but using some simple comparisons, I’ll just say this: we’ve been here before. And let it be known I won't deny the talent that Caleb so far has exhibited. Trubisky, in only his second year, won the NFC North and helped secure the #2 seed in 2018. (And in 2020, he technically got us back into the playoffs—albeit backing in at 8–8 as the #7 seed.) Jay Cutler in his second year with Chicago, led the team to the NFC Championship Game in 2010. Rex Grossman in his third year, got the Bears to the playoffs and their first Super Bowl appearance in 25 years. Jim McMahon despite being injured during his second season (1984), QB’d the Bears to Super Bowl XX in his third year with the team. What’s common among all these guys (aside from maybe Trubisky)? They—and their teams—ultimately became one-hit wonders. You’ve heard the phrase “once bitten, twice shy”? That’s me as a long suffering Bears fan. I love what’s happening right now, but I’ve been down this road too many times to assume it’ll last. That said—and as I said at the beginning of this ramble—right here, right now, I’m genuinely enjoying the ride. I really hope I’m wrong and after this year, we continue to trend upwards.

Beg to differ. Brees threw for 5,000 yards in five seperate seasons. All before the NFL went to 17 games in 2021. And point taken about “never being done” …for Chicago. It is a record to be noted considering it’s for one of the founding teams of the NFL.

Sh*t don’t you start now. I’ll be happy when this stuff repeats itself (and better) next year - and beyond. I have no reason at this point to believe it won’t.

I think it safe to say unless he suddenly goes odd the rails and starts air mailing throws he’ll keep that ratio down. He’s pretty consistent with that much.

Actually, not too bad. So far this season he’s at 25 TDs to 6 INTs (45/12 overall), which is encouraging—especially in crunch time when you need results. It lowers the likelihood of costly mistakes under pressure. I remember thinking that last night as the game was winding down: at least we don’t have to worry as much about him throwing an interception. Of course part of that is also that he's been sending more balls into the sidelines which also figures into his passing efficiency (not just the drops).

Goff is still hovering around a 70% completion rate — a level Johnson wants Williams to aim for. This year, Caleb’s been stuck in the high-50s (roughly 58%). Logic suggests that should improve next season. And because Bears fandom is nothing if not cruelly self-aware… I saw someone point out today that if Williams cracks 4,000 passing yards, it won’t just be the first time a Bears QB has ever done it — he’ll also owe a thank-you note to the 17-game schedule. 🤷‍♂️

I’m not entirely sure what happened with Detroit this year, and I’m not convinced that BJ leaving was the root cause of their issues. One thing I heard in conversations with my Lions-fan neighbor was frustration over how much less Montgomery was used compared to previous seasons—especially mid-season. That may have been injury-related, but it clearly stood out to them. Interestingly, Goff’s numbers didn’t really take a significant hit year over year: 2024 Goff: 4,629 yards, 37 TDs, 12 INTs, 72.4% completion 2025 Goff: 4,233 yards, 33 TDs, 7 INTs, 68.3% completion (as of today) The most noticeable difference for the Lions, though, is their performance in close games. Last year they were 7-2 in one-possession wins; this year they’re 2-5. Hmm… where have we seen that before? All that said, do you think Johnson might want a little revenge for the 52–21 beating they put on us earlier this year? I agree that neither side will go all-out if there’s a risk of injuries, but in the end, I think Chicago pulls off the win.

Was going to say exactly that. By far this was the best the offense played from start to finish. Although the wife correctly predicted they’d go 3 and out on the first series they made up ground quickly after that.

I think whomever wins between SF and Seattle next week will be representing the NFC in the Super Bowl. A few weeks back I would’ve picked LAR but they seemed to have fallen off as of late. Yes the Bears are close but their defense is what’s holding them back right now.

He came out of the gate hot but lately been a bit cool. Wife’s comments seconds ago: “#49 is a fuc#ing idiot” when she noticed he came off coverage on that TD.

Im lovin this Walker kid.

Bears playing a lot better in the middle of the game as they have in the past. Wish the D would step up but right now … so far… the Offense is doing pretty good on their side.

Meh. It was indeed a hands to the face but didn’t affect the play. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Tirico said something about the SF offense on pace to get 500-600 yards on offense. 😳🤯

San Fran killing the Bears with a dose of their own medicine. Zone running all day long with McCaffery getting over 70 yards already. Seems the Bears D should be better conditioned for stuff like this.

Yep. Everyone is decked out in Bears gear, even our dogs. She only watches sparingly but was sad she didn’t get to see last week. She’s been getting excited all day for this. Lol.

My daughter who is visiting from Seattle said she noticed that play looked a lot like the TD OT pass to Moore last week. I’m so proud.

Was just gonna ask about this. As it stands currently Bears could get #1 (week off), get #2 and replay the Pack or #3 and play the Eagles (again) or NFC South champ?

This ‘illness’ was cited on the Packers pregame injury list. A handful of players were noted as having some bug. They also lost by 17 to Baltimore…at home. Agree that now is the time to have players get it out of their system. https://www.packers.com/team/injury-report/