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Garrett complimentary of Trubisky

Garrett also got a little jab in at Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney ahead of the Browns matchup with the Bears Sunday.

Thomas Lott

Sixteen NFL Week 16 fun facts

We're not talking about the playoffs (playoffs?!). We're here to have a little fun, offer you some mindless tidbits.

Bob Hille

Week 16 NFL odds

The NFC South has a couple of important battles this weekend.

Alec Brzezinski

NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

Joe Haden sympathetic to Browns

Steelers cornerback Joe Haden explains why he wants his old team, the Browns, to win their first game of the season this week.

Marcus Dinitto

Long has surgery for neck pain

The Bears guard tweeted a photo of himself in a neck brace from his hospital bed, saying he hopes the procedure will "lead to much relief."

Kirstie Chiappelli

Week 16: Cleveland at Chicago by the numbers

The Bears are 4-2 against the Browns at Soldier Field.

Pro Bowl rosters announced

Bell received the most votes, followed by Patriots QB Tom Brady. Eagles QB Carson Wentz was the top vote-getter in the NFC.

Ron Clements

Three takeaways from Lions' win

Mitchell Trubisky has the talent to succeed in the NFL, but are the Bears doing their best to utilize it?

Thomas Lott

Twitter roasts Bears coach John Fox

The Bears beleaguered coach came under fire once again in Chicago's ugly loss to the Lions.

Arthur Weinstein

Bears vs. Lions: Score, results, highlights from Saturday game in Detroit

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Lions' 20-10 win over Chicago on Saturday.

E.Jay Zarett

Week 15 NFL Kickoff preview

While the NFL's Week 15 schedule is laced with multiple games that have playoff implications, Thursday's contest is not one of them.

Ron Clements

Week 15: Chicago at Detroit by the numbers

The Lions have won eight of their last nine games against the Bears.

Hester announces retirement

Devin Hester is the NFL's all-time leader in return touchdowns.

Thomas Lott

NFL Week 14 Blitz Read: Results

The Steelers and Eagles were two of seven teams that could have clinched a playoff berth in Week 14.

Ron Clements

Week 14: Chicago at Cincinnati by the numbers

Cincinnati has forced just 11 turnovers this season on defense, tied for third fewest in the NFL.

Zach Miller tells emotional story

Zach Miller opens up about what happened in the Bears' game against the Saints in Week 8 when he went down with a scary leg injury.

Chelsea Howard

Top questions entering NFL Week 14

This week's matchups should help the playoff picture unfold.

Alec Brzezinski

Warner to call two NBC games

Kurt Warner is a two-time NFL MVP, a Super Bowl champion, and a three-time participant.

Thomas Lott

NFL Week 13 Local Headlines

The 13th Sunday of the NFL season was a fateful one for Ben McAdoo. Here's a look at the best headlines from the week.

Nicholas McGee

NFL Week 13 Blitz Read

The Chiefs have lost four straight and now find themselves in a three-way tie atop the AFC West.

Ron Clements

Week 13: San Francisco at Chicago by the numbers

San Francisco is 2-19 on the road since the start of the 2015 season.

NFL Week 13 in five tweets

Whether because injuries or coaches’ decisions, there are multiple quarterback changes in Week 13.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 13 odds

Answering some of the most burning questions entering Week 13 in the NFL.

Alec Brzezinski

Garoppolo named 49ers starter

Jimmy Garoppolo will get his first chance to start a game for the 49ers Sunday.

Thomas Lott

Garoppolo ‘a work in progress'

Garoppolo completed 2 of 2 passes for 18 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Seattle in Week 12 after C.J. Beathard went down with an injury.

Travis Durkee

NFL Week 13 Power Rankings

Rams fans in Southern California haven't enjoyed a winning NFL team since 1989, when the L.A. Rams went 11-5. The winning ways are back.

Ron Clements

The Best Week 12 NFL quotes

Rob Gronkowski doesn't want to get in trouble; the Cardinals are "comfortable" with Blaine Gabbert at QB; and it was fight night in Oakland.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 12 Blitz Read: Results

The Eagles, Patriots and Steelers are riding win streaks, but the Chiefs lost their third straight and the Browns are still winless.

Ron Clements

Week 12: Bears vs. Eagles by the numbers

Philadelphia is leading the NFL with an average of 32.0 points per game. In 2016, they ranked 16th in the league with 22.9 points per game.

Bears' Floyd to have surgery

Floyd had with 4.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss on the season before the injury.

Travis Durkee

Bears cut Barth

The Bears (3-7) cut Barth on Monday after his 46-yard attempt with time expiring went wide right, allowing Detroit to clinch a 27-24 win.

Travis Durkee

NFL Week 11 Local Headlines

As a series of Super Bowl contenders made statements of intent, we look at some of the best headlines from Week 11.

Nicholas McGee

Blitz Read: NFL Week 11 results

The NFL boasts parity, but there wasn't much of it in Week 11.

Ron Clements

Week 11: Detroit at Chicago by the numbers

Chicago does not have any active players with multiple receiving touchdowns this season

The best Week 10 NFL quotes

The Broncos are frustrated; the 49ers are feeling good; and it was a good weekend for a couple of defensive linemen.

Ron Clements

Aaron Jones likely has MCL sprian

Jones was carted off in the first half of Green Bay's win Sunday against the Bears.

Alec Brzezinski

NFL Week 10 Local Headlines

As Martellus Bennett resumed his career with the New England Patriots, we look at the best headlines from Week 10 in the NFL.

Nicholas McGee

NFL Week 10 Blitz Read: Results

The Saints, Rams and Vikings all served notice Sunday with impressive wins to join the Eagles for NFC supremacy.

Ron Clements

Aaron Jones likely has MCL sprian

Jones was carted off in the first half of Green Bay's win Sunday against the Bears.

Alec Brzezinski

Weird fumble negates Bears TD

Benny Cunningham dove for the pylon and was initially ruled out at the 2 before officials ruled he lost the ball before breaking the plane.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 10 Best Bets

As the Cowboys prepare to face the Falcons without Ezekiel Elliott, we look at some of the best bets for Week 10.

Nicholas McGee

Bennett rips Packers over injury

The former Packers tight end said the team was aware of his injured shoulder, which he says he "f—d up" by playing for the Packers.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 10 in five tweets

It’d be a twist of irony Sunday if the winless Browns get off the schneid by beating the Lions in Detroit.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 10 burning questions

The Rams are second in the NFL in points scored so far this season.

Alec Brzezinski

Packers release Martellus Bennett

The Packers released Martellus Bennett after coach Mike McCarthy ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Alec Brzezinski

Bennett ruled out vs. Bears

Bennett has been rehabbing and getting opinions on a shoulder injury suffered during practice last week.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Week 10: Green Bay at Chicago by the numbers

Green Bay has recovered eight fumbles this season, the most of any team in the league.

NFL Week 10 Power Rankings

Super Bowl 52 is in Minnesota, but NFL fans from the City of Brotherly Love to the Steel City are hoping for an all-Pennsylvania Super Bowl.

Ron Clements

Zach Miller released from hospital

Bears' Zach Miller is expected to be released from a New Orleans hospital Monday after undergoing surgery to repair an artery in his leg.

Chelsea Howard

Saints visit Bears TE Zach Miller

Miller suffered a serious knee injury Sunday in New Orleans, and Saints players visited the tight end in the hospital while he recovers.

Chelsea Howard

Zach Miller injury update

Coach John Fox said he spoke with Miller on the phone Monday and he "was in good spirits" but will remain in New Orleans "for some time."

Bob Hille

The best NFL quotes of Week 8

Bears coach John Fox provided an update on TE Zach Miller. The Browns and 49ers are searching for win No. 1 and the Vikings are having fun.

Ron Clements

Freeman suspended 10 games

Freeman has been on injured reserve since suffering a torn pectoral muscle in a Week 1 loss to the Falcons.

Travis Durkee

Mark Ingram let down his teammates

Ingram had two fourth-quarter fumbles in the Saints' win over the Bears 20-12 Sunday and the running back said he let his teammates down.

Chelsea Howard

NFL Week 8 Local Headlines

Juju Smith-Schuster stole the show on 'Sunday Night Football' and features in our look at the best headlines from Week 8.

Nicholas McGee

Miller injury aftermath

The Bears TE dislocated his left knee Sunday while making an incredible one-handed touchdown catch in the end zone that was overturned.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL Week 8 Blitz Read: Rainy day

From Washington, D.C., to western New York, there were a combined 18 fumbles, including eight lost, and 17 total turnovers.

Ron Clements

Bears' Miller breaks leg

The Bears tight end somehow held onto a one-handed touchdown pass only to set the ball on the turf after he appeared to break his leg.

Ron Clements

Week 8: Chicago at New Orleans by the numbers

Here's everything you need to know before the Bears-Saints matchup on Sunday.

NFL Week 8 Best Bets

Week 8 could well be a pivotal one in the 2017 NFL season and here we look at some of the best bets for this weekend.

Nicholas McGee

NFL Week 8 odds

Some of the most intriguing NFL Week 8 storylines tackled.

Alec Brzezinski

NFL Week 8 in five tweets

The 2017 NFL season looks more and more like it might be a battle of attrition to the end.

Ron Clements

Bears acquire WR Inman

Bears get another red-zone target in Inman.

Alec Brzezinski

NFL Week 8 Power Rankings

The Rams have already won more games than they did all last season.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 6 Power Rankings

The top three teams in this week’s power rankings remained the same with the undefeated Chiefs maintaining the top spot.

Ron Clements

John Fox has Bears winning, playing defense and saving his reputation

The Bears' two years of ineptitude made many forget about John Fox's resume. Two straight wins and a 3-4 record are reminders that the Chicago coach knows his stuff.

David Steele

NFL Blitz Read: Week 7 results

The Chargers, Rams and Jaguars defenses all recorded shutouts and two other games had zero offensive touchdowns.

Ron Clements

Week 7: Carolina at Chicago by the numbers

Chicago has not won back-to-back games since November 2015.

NFL Week 7 Best Bets

C.J. Beathard and Julio Jones should both be in for big days this weekend. They feature in our best bets for Week 7.

Nicholas McGee

Luke Kuechly out with concussion

The Panthers LB returned to practice Thursday, a week after entering the NFL's concussion protocol for the third time in three seasons.

Arthur Weinstein

Kuechly returns, Benjamin sits out

Kuechly wore a helmet and participated in individual drills Thursday, while Benjamin sat out entirely.

Kirstie Chiappelli

He Said What?! Best Week 6 quotes

The Packers are trying to move on from Aaron Rodgers' injury and Tom Brady was not impressed by his latest milestone.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 6 Local Headlines

After a slate that saw Aaron Rodgers suffer a potential season-ending injury, we look at the top headlines from Week 6 in the NFL.

Nicholas McGee

NFL Week 6 Blitz Read: Injuries

The Packers may be without QB Aaron Rodgers for the rest of the season and the Bucs lost QB Jameis Winston with a shoulder injury.

Ron Clements

Questions surrounding NFL's Week 6

Will the NFL still have an undefeated team after this week?

Alec Brzezinski

Week 6: Chicago at Baltimore by the numbers

In just the sixth meeting ever, Chicago head to Baltimore looking for its second win of the season.

Opta

Ditka backtracks

"I have absolutely seen oppression in society in the last 100 years and I am completely intolerant of any discrimination," Ditka says.

Bob Hille

He Said What?! Best Week 5 quotes

The Dolphins are dealing with multiple issues and the NFLPA director is not happy with some team owners.

Ron Clements

Zimmer: Bradford aggravated injury

Bradford was sacked four times and benched for backup Case Keenum just before halftime during Monday's win over the Bears.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Bears need lot more than tricks to get best of Mitchell Trubisky

Chicago's under-fire coaching staff has to be conservative with rookie QB Mitchell Trubisky, but it also has to exploit his athleticism. A lackluster supporting cast makes the task doubly difficult.

Vinnie Iyer

How did Mitchell Trubisky do?

In the wake of his NFL debut, here are five quotes that give an early assessment of the Bears rookie QB.

Bob Hille

Former Bears coach Mike Ditka comments on anthem protests, oppression and race

Former Chicago Bears player and coach Mike Ditka comments on oppression in radio interview with Jim Gray.

Jordan Heck

Vikings spoil Trubisky's debut

The Bears rookie quarterback was intercepted by Vikings safety Harrison Smith with 2:20 remaining in what was a tie game.

Ron Clements

Griffin: Get Bradford out

Griffin tweeted during Monday's game the Vikings needed to get Bradford out of the game.

Ron Clements

QB Sam Bradford expected to start

After missing three games with a left knee injury, Bradford is expected to return on Monday against the Bears in Chicago.

Chelsea Howard

Pros of Mitchell Trubisky's first Bears start might not outweigh cons at first

There are both pros and cons to Bears rookie QB Mitchell Trubisky getting his first start Monday night against the Vikings.

Gabe Salgado

The Blitz Read: Week 5 results

Sunday featured some good, some bad and some ugly, but also some beautiful.

Ron Clements

Trailer to debut during MNF

"Star Wars" and football fans will get a glimpse of the franchise's latest movie set hit theaters Dec. 15.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Week 5 NFL Kickoff

Thursday night games are usually bogged down with sluggish offenses on a short week. That likely will not be the case this week.

Ron Clements

Week 5: Minnesota at Chicago by the numbers

Chicago has committed 10 turnovers this season, tied for the most in the league.

Opta Sport

NFL reduces Trevathan suspension

Trevathan was originally suspended for two games following a helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers receiver Davante Adams last Thursday.

Ron Clements

Floyd returning to Vikings

Michael Floyd's return from a four-game suspension could not come at a better time, as the Vikings deal with Dalvin Cook's injury.

Gabrielle McMillen

Trubisky gets nod as Bears' starter

Trubisky will get his first NFL start after Mike Glennon dropped the ball yet again in the Bears' loss to the Packers on Thursday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Trevathan says sorry to Adams

The Bears linebacker laid a helmet-to-helmet hit that sent the Packers receiver to a local hospital.

Ron Clements

Davante Adams looking 'positive'

The Packers receiver was sent the to a local hospital after a helmet-to-helmet hit by Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan.

Bob Hille

NFL Week 4 in five tweets

There are some interesting matchups, team and individuals, those looking to break in, break through or merely bounce back.

Ron Clements

Rodgers, Packers dominate Bears

Green Bay's 35-14 win broke a tie in the NFL's oldest rivalry.

Ron Clements

Packers' Montgomery has broken ribs

Montgomery left after Green Bay's opening series, going to the locker room with his hands on his chest.

Ron Clements

Matthews breaks Packers record

Matthews moved past former Packers defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila as the Packers all-time sack leader.

Ron Clements

Bears, Packers stand for anthem

Packers players asked fans to stand with locked arms during the national anthem before Thursday's game against the Bears.

Ron Clements

NFL Weekend Kickoff: Week 4

The NFL's oldest rivalry will renew Thursday at Lambeau Field with the Bears taking on the Packers for the 195th time.

Ron Clements

Charles Tillman's quest to become FBI agent is noble and natural

Former NFL cornerback Charles Tillman likely to be assigned to Chicago if he gets his FBI badge

Bobby Clay

NFL Week 4 Power Rankings

The Chiefs and Falcons are the lone unbeatens after a drama-filled Week 3.

Ron Clements

Howard backs Mike Glennon

Howard had his first breakout game of the season Sunday in a win against the Steelers.

Alec Brzezinski

Alejandro Villanueva regrets move

The Steelers' tackle became a hero to many when he stood alone for the national anthem, but he's "embarrassed" by what he calls a mistake.

Arthur Weinstein

Roethlisberger regrets decision

The Steelers quarterback said in a statement, "I personally don’t believe the Anthem is ever the time to make any type of protest."

Arthur Weinstein

Alejandro Villanueva jersey sale up

Villanueva, a military veteran, was the only Steeler to stand for the national anthem Sunday, as his teammates stayed in locker room.

Arthur Weinstein

Steelers confused over Villanueva

The Steelers reportedly didn't expect Alejandro Villanueva to come out of the locker room and stand for the national anthem.

Gabrielle McMillen

NFL Week 3 Local Headlines

Jake Elliott kicked his way into Eagles' folklore and he also features in our look at the some of the top headlines from Week 3.

Nicholas McGee

Quintin Demps out indefinitely

Bears safety Quintin Demps fractured his left forearm while tackling Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell on Sunday.

Chelsea Howard

The Blitz Read: Week 3 results

Brady and Rodgers each led their team to comeback wins, but they weren't the only QBs with late-game magic.

Ron Clements

NFL players blast Trump

Von Miller and Julius Peppers were among those who spoke out against the president following his divisive remarks and tweets.

Ron Clements

NFL teams, owners respond to Trump

Most — but not all — NFL owners and/or teams have responded to the president's criticism of the league's players this weekend.

Marc Lancaster

President responds to NFL protests

Trump said Sunday's anthem protests showed, "Great solidarity for our National Anthem and for our Country."

Arthur Weinstein

Alejandro Villanueva stands anthem

While his teammates remained in the locker room during the anthem, Steelers lineman Alejandro Villanueva stood on the field by himself.

Arthur Weinstein

Pittsburgh Steelers skip anthem

The Steelers remained in the locker room during the national anthem, an unprecedented move on an unprecedented day of protest in the NFL.

Arthur Weinstein

Key figures for NFL Week 3

Tackling some of the most intriguing questions heading into the third week of the NFL season.

Alec Brzezinski

Tomlin talks not playing Harrison

When T.J. Watt exited last week's game with an injury, Anthony Chickillo came in, even though Harrison is second on the depth chart.

Gabrielle McMillen

NFL Week 3 Power Rankings

The Falcons offense had its way against the Packers defense as Atlanta built a 31-7 lead. The Chiefs also won their home opener.

Ron Clements

The best NFL quotes from Week 2

Saints coach Sean Payton turned into Captain Obvious following Sunday's loss to the Patriots and the Seahawks got an "ugly" win.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 2 Local Headlines

After a Week 2 that saw Tom Brady get back to his best, we look at some of the best NFL headlines.

Nicholas McGee

The Blitz Read: Week 2 NFL results

The NFL is a quarterback-driven league, so it's no surprise teams that had issues at quarterback lost on Sunday.

Ron Clements

Fox not changing quarterbacks

Mike Glennon failed to get his team on the scoreboard until late in the fourth quarter.

Thomas Lott

Bears' Glennon fumbles, has 2 INTs

The Mitchell Trubisky era might begin sooner, rather than later in Chicago.

Ron Clements

NFLPA to vote on Smith's future

The NFLPA selection committee could vote Tuesday to retain Smith as the executive director or open the job to challengers.

Ron Clements

Jerrell Freeman plays with pain

Oh, and he suffered a concussion, too. The Bears placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday.

Bob Hille

Pro Football HOF 2018 nominees

Among the players eligible for the first time are wide receivers Randy Moss and Hines Ward and linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher.

Ron Clements

NFL Week 2 Power Rankings

The Chiefs claim the top spot after Week 1 with the Packers coming in at No. 2. Where did the Patriots land?

Ron Clements

Bucs to host Bears as scheduled

Raymond James Stadium sustained no significant damage, but Jacksonville is dealing with record storm surge.

Bob Hille

He Said What?! NFL Week 1 quotes

Chuck Pagano didn't remember which team beat the Colts and Doug Marrone let everyone know who stars in his wildest dreams.

Ron Clements

White out with broken scapula

Bears coach John Fox announced the wide receiver will be placed on injured reserve for the third time in three seasons.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Carson Wentz, Jared Goff shine

After ho-hum rookie seasons, Goff and Wentz showed Sunday why they went 1-2 in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Arthur Weinstein

Bears lose White to shoulder injury

White, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2015 draft, was playing in just his fifth career NFL game.

Alec Brzezinski

Trubitsky named Bears backup

Bears coach John Fox said Trubisky "earned" the backup spot, which means veteran quarterback Mark Sanchez is now third-string.

Gabrielle McMillen

Overpaid/underpaid NFL players

We’ve identified five guys who are essentially stealing money from their respective teams and five who are relative bargains.

Ron Clements

Five topics for the 2017 NFL season

Omnisport NFL writers Ron Clements and Nicholas McGee take on five topics to watch this year.

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2017 NFL season preview: NFC North

The Packers got within one game of the Super Bowl last season and should be a championship contender again.

Ron Clements

NFL preseason Week 4 results

NFL teams have to trim their rosters from 90 players down to 53 by Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.

Ron Clements

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