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Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.
@wiltfongjr.bsky.social
Editor in Chief at Windy City Gridiron where I write about the #Bears, 🎙/📹 host of T Formation Conversation and co-host of Bear & Balanced at 2nd City Gridiron.
Caleb Williams’ good week continues as he was just named the Week 11 NFLPA Community MVP. Through his Caleb Cares foundation, he hosted 40 members of his youth football team in Chicago, “giving them unforgettable experiences, mentorship and inspiration both on and off the field.”
This was such a great week for Caleb Williams to be mic'd up... Most #Bears fans are loving it, the #NFL is getting so much good content, and it's crushing the souls of haters nationwide.
November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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@westsportspt.bsky.social's brand new Bear Bones podcast is a must listen as he was joined by @jacobinfante.bsky.social to break the #Bears down from every angle possible!

🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here:
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Bear Bones: To IR and Back Again, 2025 Week 11: Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/14/2025 · 1h 36m
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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I wrote this article back in February, and through nine games, #Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has already surpassed his total passing yards on play action passes, with 692, after having 626 yards in 17 games last year.
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Expect more play action for Caleb Williams in 2025 from Ben Johnson
More play-action is always a good thing, regardless of whether a team can run the ball effectively or not
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November 14, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The #NFL season has passed the halfway point, and @berckes.bsky.social's STEP Differential is coming into focus! The #Rams, #Broncos, #Bears, #Lions, #Seahawks round out the top 5 with the #Jets, #Bengals, and #Titans bringing up the rear.

Details here:
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NFL “STEP Differential” Week 10 2025
Tracking every NFL team’s health with the STEP [Sack + Turnover + Explosive Play] Differential
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November 13, 2025 at 5:31 AM
With no sacks allowed by the #Bears, I took this week's Sackwatch in a different direction.
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Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Houdini’s Week 10 vs New York Giants
Your best source for quality Chicago Bears news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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Come and get some of our new Bears Over Beers with hosts @ryandroste.bsky.social & Bryan Orenchuk talking all things #Bears while hanging out with a couple cold ones!
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Bears Over Beers: 18 vs. "9" In Minneapolis
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November 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Inspired by @stevenruiz.bsky.social talking about Caleb Williams's time to throw, I looked at what we can call Creation Time, which is the difference between time to pressure and time to throw when pressured, then plotted it against pressure to sack rate, per FTN.

Caleb in a world on his own.
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
He has ice in his veins, and his #Bears teammates call him Iceman!

Get your Caleb Williams Iceman shirt from my guys BreakingT right here:
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Caleb Williams: Iceman Shirt, Chicago Football - NFLPA x BreakingT
In Chicago, the Iceman cometh, and his name is Caleb Williams. Officially licensed by the NFLPA Super-soft, durable tees and hoodies Designed and printed in the USA
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November 13, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This was such a great week for Caleb Williams to be mic'd up... Most #Bears fans are loving it, the #NFL is getting so much good content, and it's crushing the souls of haters nationwide.
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The "Do you know ball?" test in 2025 should just be asking someone for their take on Caleb Williams.
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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The Mac & Read Show was a fun one tonight! Check out Evan Mac & @rossread.bsky.social talking all things #Bears comeback, Caleb Williams, a big division game upcoming, and so much more!

🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here:
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The Mac & Read Show: Bears Prep for Big Divisional Game vs Vikings
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/12/2025 · 49m
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November 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Check out the video version of our latest Mac & Read Show! Evan McLean and @rossread.bsky.social talk about that big #Bears comeback, Caleb Williams' growth, the defense's problems, plus some Bulls and pop culture mixed it!

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The Mac & Read Show: Bears Prep for Big Divisional Game VS Vikings
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November 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
By now, we've all seen this #Bears play because of Darnell Wright's awesome block, but Caleb Williams' spin away from pressure, his bullet throw moving to his left, and the phenomenal catch by rookie Colston Loveland. 🧑‍🍳😘🐻⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Brian Burns (6'5", 250) is tied for the #NFL lead with 11 sacks, but #Bears QB Caleb Williams shook off his sack attempt on this play, then ran through the tackle from Kayvon Thibodeaux (6'5", 258) for a 5-yard gain on 3rd and 4.
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Another comeback win by the #Bears and another fun 🐻 & ⚖️ from @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social! Join the fellas with all their usual categories of:

💪Trench Tribute
🍬Sweet Tweets
🧮Caught up in a Numbers Game
🧊Caleb's Corner
🥣The 3 Bears

🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ here!
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Bear & Balanced: Bears Comeback Win Over the Giants
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/11/2025 · 59m
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November 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
My guys BreakingT have done it again with their latest #Bears apparel!

You can get your officially licensed by the NFLPA, Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, & Colston Loveland: Good Better Best shirt at this link: breakingt.com/products/cal...
Williams, Odunze & Loveland Good Better Best Shirt - NFLPA x BreakingT
Good Better Best is just a way of life when it comes to Chicago Football.  Officially licensed by the NFLPA Super-soft, durable tees and hoodies Designed and printed in the USA
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November 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Getting ready to prep the shell for this week's Sackwatch article, and one year ago, the #Bears allowed nine (9!) sacks to the Patriots. Up to that point in the season, the Bears had allowed 38 sacks.

This week, the Bears allowed no sacks, and to date, they are only at 14.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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The #Bears are 6-1 following their 0-2 start, so fans are excited, right? RIGHT?

Join @berckes.bsky.social & @wiltfongjr.bsky.social on their new Bear & Balanced, breaking down that comeback win over N.Y. Plenty of talk about the trenches, Caleb Williams, and more!
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Bear & Balanced: Do you need style points in Bears wins?
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November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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This is great. Thuney gets his guy on the 2nd level; Theo blocks his guy and then helps push the RB into the end zone.
When watching the Kyle Monangai TD live, the Cole Kmet lead block stood out, but check out right tackle Darnell Wright muscling his guy out of the way, and right guard Jonah Jackson with the quick double team before climbing to the second level. #Bears #NFL
November 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
When watching the Kyle Monangai TD live, the Cole Kmet lead block stood out, but check out right tackle Darnell Wright muscling his guy out of the way, and right guard Jonah Jackson with the quick double team before climbing to the second level. #Bears #NFL
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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You've got to check out @jacobinfante.bsky.social's #Bears postgame show recorded right after the final whistle of that thrilling W aganst the Giants!
🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ to Wrap It Up right here:
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Bears vs. Giants Recap: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante!
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/09/2025 · 51m
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November 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Check out @jacobinfante.bsky.social's #Bears Postgame Show!!!

Video version now available, podcast coming asap!
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Bears vs. Giants Recap: Wrap It Up with Jacob Infante
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November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Even the #Bears defenders are dropping the ball
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Let’s go! Some @2ndcitygridiron.bsky.social merch just arrived! #Bears #DaBears
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November 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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It's the 40th Anniversary of the greatest team of all time, and our '85 at 40 series is a fresh take on the 1985 #Bears.

Leslie Frazier, one of the most underappreciated players on that team, joins @billtzimmerman.bsky.social & @berckes.bsky.social, so 🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ now!
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'85 at 40: Leslie Frazier joins to talk '85 Bears!
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/08/2025 · 31m
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November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM