Kevin Fishbain
@kfishbain.bsky.social
Senior writer at The Athletic covering the Chicago Bears.
“The work always reveals itself, and a lack of work always reveals itself” and “never waste access” — wise words from @bykevinclark.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“The work always reveals itself, and a lack of work always reveals itself” and “never waste access” — wise words from @bykevinclark.bsky.social
Bears injury report...
DNP: T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite, Noah Sewell, Tyrique Stevenson, Dominique Robinson, Luke Newman
Limited: Gervon Dexter (hand)
Full: Theo Benedet, Kyler Gordon, Travis Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Kyle Monangai
DNP: T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite, Noah Sewell, Tyrique Stevenson, Dominique Robinson, Luke Newman
Limited: Gervon Dexter (hand)
Full: Theo Benedet, Kyler Gordon, Travis Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Kyle Monangai
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Bears injury report...
DNP: T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite, Noah Sewell, Tyrique Stevenson, Dominique Robinson, Luke Newman
Limited: Gervon Dexter (hand)
Full: Theo Benedet, Kyler Gordon, Travis Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Kyle Monangai
DNP: T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite, Noah Sewell, Tyrique Stevenson, Dominique Robinson, Luke Newman
Limited: Gervon Dexter (hand)
Full: Theo Benedet, Kyler Gordon, Travis Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Kyle Monangai
Bears head coach Ben Johnson on Eagles DC Vic Fangio: "He's like the godfather in a lot of ways. He's kind of taken the league over with that scheme. ... He's influenced the game significantly. ... He's usually a step ahead of the opposing play-caller."
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Bears head coach Ben Johnson on Eagles DC Vic Fangio: "He's like the godfather in a lot of ways. He's kind of taken the league over with that scheme. ... He's influenced the game significantly. ... He's usually a step ahead of the opposing play-caller."
"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 34
Guest: Kevin Clark
The host of "This is Football" tells his sports media origin story. This is a fun one — and not just because it's two Kevin's chopping it up
Guest: Kevin Clark
The host of "This is Football" tells his sports media origin story. This is a fun one — and not just because it's two Kevin's chopping it up
Kevin Clark on Covering the NFL at ESPN, The Ringer & More
YouTube video by Breaking In With Kevin Fishbain
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November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain" episode 34
Guest: Kevin Clark
The host of "This is Football" tells his sports media origin story. This is a fun one — and not just because it's two Kevin's chopping it up
Guest: Kevin Clark
The host of "This is Football" tells his sports media origin story. This is a fun one — and not just because it's two Kevin's chopping it up
Eagles DC Vic Fangio to Philly reporters on Caleb Williams: "He's a high-level scrambler, he's strong, he's fast, he's got good instincts when he is scrambling. It's tough."
November 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Eagles DC Vic Fangio to Philly reporters on Caleb Williams: "He's a high-level scrambler, he's strong, he's fast, he's got good instincts when he is scrambling. It's tough."
Bears (estimated) injury report...
DNP: T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite, Luke Newman, Dominique Robinson, Noah Sewell, Tyrique Stevenson
Full: Theo Benedet, Kyler Gordon, Travis Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Kyle Monangai
DNP: T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite, Luke Newman, Dominique Robinson, Noah Sewell, Tyrique Stevenson
Full: Theo Benedet, Kyler Gordon, Travis Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Kyle Monangai
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Bears (estimated) injury report...
DNP: T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite, Luke Newman, Dominique Robinson, Noah Sewell, Tyrique Stevenson
Full: Theo Benedet, Kyler Gordon, Travis Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Kyle Monangai
DNP: T.J. Edwards, Ruben Hyppolite, Luke Newman, Dominique Robinson, Noah Sewell, Tyrique Stevenson
Full: Theo Benedet, Kyler Gordon, Travis Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Kyle Monangai
Bears DC Dennis Allen: "Here's the thing about Saquon (Barkley), every time he touches the ball, he's a threat to go all the way."
Allen faced Barkley last season, and said that game was a good example. Saints held him in check in the first half, then he had a 67-yard TD run in an Eagles win.
Allen faced Barkley last season, and said that game was a good example. Saints held him in check in the first half, then he had a 67-yard TD run in an Eagles win.
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Bears DC Dennis Allen: "Here's the thing about Saquon (Barkley), every time he touches the ball, he's a threat to go all the way."
Allen faced Barkley last season, and said that game was a good example. Saints held him in check in the first half, then he had a 67-yard TD run in an Eagles win.
Allen faced Barkley last season, and said that game was a good example. Saints held him in check in the first half, then he had a 67-yard TD run in an Eagles win.
A common question about the 2025 Bears has been, is this sustainable?
My thought: Does it matter? They're 8-3 and might need to go only 2-4 to make the playoffs.
@danwiederer.bsky.social and I tackle that topic, along with Caleb Williams, the CBs and OL
My thought: Does it matter? They're 8-3 and might need to go only 2-4 to make the playoffs.
@danwiederer.bsky.social and I tackle that topic, along with Caleb Williams, the CBs and OL
Can the 8-3 Chicago Bears keep winning this way?
The Black Friday game in Philadelphia might tell us how good the Bears really are, but for now, it's hard to doubt the progress.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A common question about the 2025 Bears has been, is this sustainable?
My thought: Does it matter? They're 8-3 and might need to go only 2-4 to make the playoffs.
@danwiederer.bsky.social and I tackle that topic, along with Caleb Williams, the CBs and OL
My thought: Does it matter? They're 8-3 and might need to go only 2-4 to make the playoffs.
@danwiederer.bsky.social and I tackle that topic, along with Caleb Williams, the CBs and OL
The Bears signed three players to the practice squad:
LB Dominique Hampton
TE Qadir Ismail
DL Jeremiah Martin
They also placed TE Nikola Kalinic on practice-squad injured list.
LB Dominique Hampton
TE Qadir Ismail
DL Jeremiah Martin
They also placed TE Nikola Kalinic on practice-squad injured list.
November 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The Bears signed three players to the practice squad:
LB Dominique Hampton
TE Qadir Ismail
DL Jeremiah Martin
They also placed TE Nikola Kalinic on practice-squad injured list.
LB Dominique Hampton
TE Qadir Ismail
DL Jeremiah Martin
They also placed TE Nikola Kalinic on practice-squad injured list.
Bears Live Room @theathletic.com will roll at 3p CT today. Bring your questions, thoughts, etc. about Sunday's win. Link to come...
November 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Bears Live Room @theathletic.com will roll at 3p CT today. Bring your questions, thoughts, etc. about Sunday's win. Link to come...
“When I was 12 years old, I wasn’t dreaming about covering a Crown Point-Merrillville high school football game. But when that was my job, it was the most important thing in the world.” — love this attitude from @marklazerus.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“When I was 12 years old, I wasn’t dreaming about covering a Crown Point-Merrillville high school football game. But when that was my job, it was the most important thing in the world.” — love this attitude from @marklazerus.bsky.social
Sunday was the second time this year the Bears allowed only 1 QB hit (Dallas). The last time they had two games in a season giving up 1 QBH? 2018.
Caleb Williams also got rid of the ball quickly, his lowest time to throw in 2025 (2.57 seconds) via @trumedia.bsky.social.
Caleb Williams also got rid of the ball quickly, his lowest time to throw in 2025 (2.57 seconds) via @trumedia.bsky.social.
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Sunday was the second time this year the Bears allowed only 1 QB hit (Dallas). The last time they had two games in a season giving up 1 QBH? 2018.
Caleb Williams also got rid of the ball quickly, his lowest time to throw in 2025 (2.57 seconds) via @trumedia.bsky.social.
Caleb Williams also got rid of the ball quickly, his lowest time to throw in 2025 (2.57 seconds) via @trumedia.bsky.social.
Caleb Williams has completed less than 60% of his passes in seven games this season.
In those games, the Bears are 7-0.
All other teams this season when their QB is below 60% passing (min. 20 attempts)?
26-58 (.310)
(h/t @stathead.com)
In those games, the Bears are 7-0.
All other teams this season when their QB is below 60% passing (min. 20 attempts)?
26-58 (.310)
(h/t @stathead.com)
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Caleb Williams has completed less than 60% of his passes in seven games this season.
In those games, the Bears are 7-0.
All other teams this season when their QB is below 60% passing (min. 20 attempts)?
26-58 (.310)
(h/t @stathead.com)
In those games, the Bears are 7-0.
All other teams this season when their QB is below 60% passing (min. 20 attempts)?
26-58 (.310)
(h/t @stathead.com)
Bears snap counts from Sunday’s win
November 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Bears snap counts from Sunday’s win
Our playoff simulator @theathletic.com shows how much could be on the line for the Bears in Week 17 if they go 1-3 in the next four www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl...
November 24, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Our playoff simulator @theathletic.com shows how much could be on the line for the Bears in Week 17 if they go 1-3 in the next four www.nytimes.com/athletic/nfl...
Bears fans might have needed a roster in front of them as they watched the defense today. @danwiederer.bsky.social on the backups who helped notch another victory
How a bunch of unlikely standouts rescued the Bears’ depleted defense
With the Bears defense hurting, the team found new playmakers and new answers on the way to their eighth win.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Bears fans might have needed a roster in front of them as they watched the defense today. @danwiederer.bsky.social on the backups who helped notch another victory
Sunday was a Caleb Williams roller coaster ride. But the Bears have 8 wins, their QB hasn’t thrown a pick in a month and he had three TDs today. Story from Soldier Field
Sunday’s Caleb Williams experience: Some good, some bad, another Bears win
Williams' gaffe in the end zone almost cost the Bears, but his three touchdown passes helped get them win No. 8.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Sunday was a Caleb Williams roller coaster ride. But the Bears have 8 wins, their QB hasn’t thrown a pick in a month and he had three TDs today. Story from Soldier Field
As you watch the Bears do good, better, best, you can read about how Ben Johnson made it the team's post-game rallying cry
How Ben Johnson made ‘Good, better, best’ a motto for the Chicago Bears
Johnson has made "Good, better, best" a part of the lexicon in Chicago. Here's how that phrase became the team motto.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
As you watch the Bears do good, better, best, you can read about how Ben Johnson made it the team's post-game rallying cry
Against the Steelers’ pass rush with a rookie getting his first start at left tackle, the Bears gave up only one QB hit.
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Against the Steelers’ pass rush with a rookie getting his first start at left tackle, the Bears gave up only one QB hit.
Jaquan Brisker bats the pass, and the Bears get their second four-game win streak of the season.
Bears 31, Steelers 28
Bears 31, Steelers 28
November 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Jaquan Brisker bats the pass, and the Bears get their second four-game win streak of the season.
Bears 31, Steelers 28
Bears 31, Steelers 28
Steelers go 73 yards in 17 (!) plays in 7:47.
Bears 31, Steelers 28
Bears 31, Steelers 28
November 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Steelers go 73 yards in 17 (!) plays in 7:47.
Bears 31, Steelers 28
Bears 31, Steelers 28
That's the first defensive pass interference call on Bears CB Nahshon Wright since Week 1. Steelers get a new set of downs.
November 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
That's the first defensive pass interference call on Bears CB Nahshon Wright since Week 1. Steelers get a new set of downs.
also shoutout Northwestern field hockey, back-to-back national champs
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
also shoutout Northwestern field hockey, back-to-back national champs
Takeaway No. 24 on the season (Montez Sweat up to 7.5 sacks on the season) leads to another TD drive. Caleb Williams is 8-of-11 passing this half.
9 plays, 54 yards in 4:38
Bears 31, Steelers 21
9 plays, 54 yards in 4:38
Bears 31, Steelers 21
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Takeaway No. 24 on the season (Montez Sweat up to 7.5 sacks on the season) leads to another TD drive. Caleb Williams is 8-of-11 passing this half.
9 plays, 54 yards in 4:38
Bears 31, Steelers 21
9 plays, 54 yards in 4:38
Bears 31, Steelers 21
Bears squander an opportunity to make it a two-score game. DJ Moore, Rome Odunze inches away from a first down, and Ben Johnson elects to punt on 4th-and-1.
November 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Bears squander an opportunity to make it a two-score game. DJ Moore, Rome Odunze inches away from a first down, and Ben Johnson elects to punt on 4th-and-1.