The Chicago Bears look ahead this week to the Atlanta Falcons and a game that could see a drastically different roster than the team fielded against the Packers. The Bears are decimated by injuries, Montez Sweat faces suspension, and Caleb Williams could be ready to return this weekend.

Plus, the guys share some memories of Mike Ditka.

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The Chicago Bears lost a blowout to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field, 31-7. QB Tyson Bagent looked completely outmatched before being replaced by Case Keenum (too) late. The Bears defense made Jordan Love look like one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

Kevin and Ryan are here to talk about it with our 7 minute Bears postgame show!

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The Chicago Bears will take on the Green Bay Packers for the first time of the 2026 season this Sunday at Lambeau Field. The Tyson Bagent led Bears are favored to defeat the Packers on the road for the first time in many years.

Kevin and Ryan preview the Bears game against the Packers. Plus, some closing thoughts on the victory over the New York Jets, Khalil Mack, Jeffrey Simmons, Bears jerseys, and much more!

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The Chicago Bears pulled out a dominating victory over the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field (23-12). Kyle Monangai was able to pound the rock, Tyson Bagent played well enough to win, and the Bears defense had another huge performance.

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The Chicago Bears have stayed silent on their starting quarterback as the team prepares for the New York Jets. Will Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum get the starting nod this weekend? Ryan and Kevin break it all down.

Plus, we preview game with the Jets and the Bears' chances of walking out with a victory. Will the revitalized Bears defense be able to contain Geno Smith and Garrett Wilson? Plus, the Jets defense looks formidable early in the season.

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QB Case Keenum made his first NFL start in nearly three years as the Chicago Bears took on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Keenum performed beyond anyone's expectations, lighting up the Eagles and handing them their worst loss since the 2023 Playoffs. The Bears get the victory, 27-7.

Plus, Ben Johnson out duels Vic Fangio, Dennis Allen's defense keeps rolling, and more.

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Following the Chicago Bears loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin and Ryan get together to talk about the latest update on Caleb Williams' injury after Monday's update on his status. How long will the Bears be without their starting quarterback?

Plus, an early preview for next week's Monday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Can Tyson Bagent get it done?

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Caleb Williams suffered a serious injury toward the end of the Chicago Bears loss to the Minnesota Vikings 9-3 at Soldier Field. Kevin and Ryan break it all down with our Chicago Bears postgame show and reaction.

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Join Kevin and Ryan for our weekly Monday night show as we finish up our discussion on the Bears big victory over the Carolina Panthers and look ahead to next week's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Will the Bears defense be able to handle Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, and Jordan Addison? Or better yet, will the Vikings defense and Brian Flores be able to contain Caleb Williams and the explosive Bears offense?

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The Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 59-37 in the first game of the 2026 campaign. Kevin and Ryan check-in to talk about it and debut their "7 minute post show" concept. We're talking about Caleb Williams having a day, Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift having one for the record books, the lack of Colston Loveland, and a defense that still gives us some concerns.

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Join the guys for our Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers preview and predictions show. Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season gets underway for the Bears this Sunday in Charlotte, NC. There are all kinds of storylines heading into this one, including the inevitable Caleb Williams vs. Bryce Young discourse.

Do we see Luther Burden begin a breakout season? Will Rome Odunze snap back to his pre-injury form? And does Colston Loveland resume where he left off in January?

Plus, the guys remember the late, great Matt Suhey.

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Kevin Kaduk and Ryan Droste preview the 2026 Chicago Bears season. But this preview isn't like the other long, drawn-out previews that you've heard. We tell you what you need to know: the most likely wins, losses, possible pitfalls, keys to success, and ultimately what a successful season will look like.

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Kevin Kaduk and Ryan Droste break down the 53-man roster happenings, the Gervon Dexter trade, the Ryan Poles Twitter fallout and whether they'd trade Tyson Bagent. Plus a live Q&A and a first look at the Bears By 7 confidence pool, coming later this week.

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