Kevin Fishbain
@kfishbain.bsky.social
Senior writer at The Athletic covering the Chicago Bears.
The Bears are 12-1 against the Steelers in Chicago. One of those wins came in 1971, the first game with Soldier Field as the franchise's permanent home. Story (from 2021) on that game
Fifty years later: How Dick Butkus, Ed O’Bradovich and Kent Nix keyed Bears’ comeback win to begin Soldier Field era
Remembering the Bears' comeback win in their first regular-season game at Soldier Field, 50 years ago this week
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November 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Bears are 12-1 against the Steelers in Chicago. One of those wins came in 1971, the first game with Soldier Field as the franchise's permanent home. Story (from 2021) on that game
Bears injury report...
DNP: Jaquan Brisker (shoulder), Tremaine Edmunds (groin), T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), Noah Sewell (elbow), Grady Jarrett (rest), Kevin Byard (rest)
Limited: Dalman (knee), Gordon, Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Stevenson, Swift, Wright.
Bears were without their top three LBs.
DNP: Jaquan Brisker (shoulder), Tremaine Edmunds (groin), T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), Noah Sewell (elbow), Grady Jarrett (rest), Kevin Byard (rest)
Limited: Dalman (knee), Gordon, Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Stevenson, Swift, Wright.
Bears were without their top three LBs.
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Bears injury report...
DNP: Jaquan Brisker (shoulder), Tremaine Edmunds (groin), T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), Noah Sewell (elbow), Grady Jarrett (rest), Kevin Byard (rest)
Limited: Dalman (knee), Gordon, Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Stevenson, Swift, Wright.
Bears were without their top three LBs.
DNP: Jaquan Brisker (shoulder), Tremaine Edmunds (groin), T.J. Edwards (hand/hamstring), Noah Sewell (elbow), Grady Jarrett (rest), Kevin Byard (rest)
Limited: Dalman (knee), Gordon, Homer, Jaylon Johnson, Stevenson, Swift, Wright.
Bears were without their top three LBs.
“Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain” episode 33
Guest: @marklazerus.bsky.social
Laz’s origin story is a fun one, and it includes the time he got an angry call from a reader on Christmas morning!
Guest: @marklazerus.bsky.social
Laz’s origin story is a fun one, and it includes the time he got an angry call from a reader on Christmas morning!
Mark Lazerus on Becoming an NHL Writer, Versatility in Media & More
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November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
“Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain” episode 33
Guest: @marklazerus.bsky.social
Laz’s origin story is a fun one, and it includes the time he got an angry call from a reader on Christmas morning!
Guest: @marklazerus.bsky.social
Laz’s origin story is a fun one, and it includes the time he got an angry call from a reader on Christmas morning!
Bears head coach Ben Johnson calls the Steelers' edge rushers "werewolves on the outside."
Pittsburgh has 4 players with at least 10 quarterback hits (Watt - 16, Herbig - 16, Benton - 10, Highsmith - 10). The Bears have only one (Montez Sweat - 10).
Pittsburgh has 4 players with at least 10 quarterback hits (Watt - 16, Herbig - 16, Benton - 10, Highsmith - 10). The Bears have only one (Montez Sweat - 10).
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Bears head coach Ben Johnson calls the Steelers' edge rushers "werewolves on the outside."
Pittsburgh has 4 players with at least 10 quarterback hits (Watt - 16, Herbig - 16, Benton - 10, Highsmith - 10). The Bears have only one (Montez Sweat - 10).
Pittsburgh has 4 players with at least 10 quarterback hits (Watt - 16, Herbig - 16, Benton - 10, Highsmith - 10). The Bears have only one (Montez Sweat - 10).
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Will Aaron Rodgers play through a broken wrist?
@jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the variables on this week’s edition of The Yinziders.
Plus, @kfishbain.bsky.social breaks down the Bears surprising 7-3 start.
Subscribe and join us every Wednesday!
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@jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the variables on this week’s edition of The Yinziders.
Plus, @kfishbain.bsky.social breaks down the Bears surprising 7-3 start.
Subscribe and join us every Wednesday!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=WDDB...
Will Aaron Rodgers play with a broken wrist in Chicago?
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November 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Will Aaron Rodgers play through a broken wrist?
@jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the variables on this week’s edition of The Yinziders.
Plus, @kfishbain.bsky.social breaks down the Bears surprising 7-3 start.
Subscribe and join us every Wednesday!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=WDDB...
@jennaharner.bsky.social and I discuss the variables on this week’s edition of The Yinziders.
Plus, @kfishbain.bsky.social breaks down the Bears surprising 7-3 start.
Subscribe and join us every Wednesday!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=WDDB...
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There’s a lot to talk about regarding our first place #Bears! On @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s latest Bears Banter, he’s joined by the fantastic @kfishbain.bsky.social! Ben, the defense, Caleb, and so much more!
🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here:
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🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here:
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Bears Banter Ep. 225: Kevin Fishbain discusses the 1st place Bears!
Podcast Episode · 2nd City Gridiron · 11/19/2025 · 1h 23m
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
There’s a lot to talk about regarding our first place #Bears! On @billtzimmerman.bsky.social’s latest Bears Banter, he’s joined by the fantastic @kfishbain.bsky.social! Ben, the defense, Caleb, and so much more!
🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here:
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🐻⬇️&🔊⬆️ right here:
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The Bears opened the 21-day practice window for CB Kyler Gordon.
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Bears opened the 21-day practice window for CB Kyler Gordon.
The Bears signed LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin to their practice squad. He was with the Lions 2017-21 and 2023-24, so some familiarity with Ben Johnson. He made the Pro Bowl after the ‘23 season.
November 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Bears signed LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin to their practice squad. He was with the Lions 2017-21 and 2023-24, so some familiarity with Ben Johnson. He made the Pro Bowl after the ‘23 season.
The Bears in @theathletic.com playoff simulator
November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Bears in @theathletic.com playoff simulator
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BREAKING: We’re getting six (!) edible mascots at this year’s @poptartsbowl.com!
- six edible mascots, three on Team Sprinkles and three on Team Swirls
- fans get to vote on which mascot team to sacrifice to Mouth Heaven at game’s end, the biggest edible mascot sacrifice EVER
- six edible mascots, three on Team Sprinkles and three on Team Swirls
- fans get to vote on which mascot team to sacrifice to Mouth Heaven at game’s end, the biggest edible mascot sacrifice EVER
November 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
BREAKING: We’re getting six (!) edible mascots at this year’s @poptartsbowl.com!
- six edible mascots, three on Team Sprinkles and three on Team Swirls
- fans get to vote on which mascot team to sacrifice to Mouth Heaven at game’s end, the biggest edible mascot sacrifice EVER
- six edible mascots, three on Team Sprinkles and three on Team Swirls
- fans get to vote on which mascot team to sacrifice to Mouth Heaven at game’s end, the biggest edible mascot sacrifice EVER
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Sunday was one of TE Cole Kmet's best games. "I get that he caught a couple more balls, but I'm not even talking about that. He was great in the running game. And then in pass pro, we put him in some tough matchups there ... and I thought he did an outstanding job."
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Sunday was one of TE Cole Kmet's best games. "I get that he caught a couple more balls, but I'm not even talking about that. He was great in the running game. And then in pass pro, we put him in some tough matchups there ... and I thought he did an outstanding job."
Since 2014, the Bears are 3-23 in games where they don't register a sack on defense.
Two of those wins have come in the past eight weeks — Raiders and Vikings.
Two of those wins have come in the past eight weeks — Raiders and Vikings.
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Since 2014, the Bears are 3-23 in games where they don't register a sack on defense.
Two of those wins have come in the past eight weeks — Raiders and Vikings.
Two of those wins have come in the past eight weeks — Raiders and Vikings.
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The Jets are making a quarterback change, benching Justin Fields in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor, per source.
New York faces Baltimore in Week 12 and ranks last in the league in passing yards per game.
New York faces Baltimore in Week 12 and ranks last in the league in passing yards per game.
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Jets are making a quarterback change, benching Justin Fields in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor, per source.
New York faces Baltimore in Week 12 and ranks last in the league in passing yards per game.
New York faces Baltimore in Week 12 and ranks last in the league in passing yards per game.
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Bears get to 7-3
It took a 56-yard return from Devin Duvernay and a game-winning field goal from Cairo Santos, but the Bears got their third win in a row. Cardiac Bears? Let’s discuss.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Devin Duvernay’s season-long return put the Bears in position to escape. They just needed a field goal.
Cairo Santos: “I just had full confidence that I was gonna put that ball through and find a way to bounce back from the previous miss.”
Story from Minnesota on the third phase
Cairo Santos: “I just had full confidence that I was gonna put that ball through and find a way to bounce back from the previous miss.”
Story from Minnesota on the third phase
How Cairo Santos, Bears special teams rebounded to pull off another wild win
Bears special teams miscues in the fourth quarter helped the Vikings claw back, but then Bears special teams came through for the win.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Devin Duvernay’s season-long return put the Bears in position to escape. They just needed a field goal.
Cairo Santos: “I just had full confidence that I was gonna put that ball through and find a way to bounce back from the previous miss.”
Story from Minnesota on the third phase
Cairo Santos: “I just had full confidence that I was gonna put that ball through and find a way to bounce back from the previous miss.”
Story from Minnesota on the third phase
Bears snap counts from Sunday’s win…
• Burden out-snapped Zaccheaus 33-10
• Chicago avoided long drives on defense, could keep their starting DL out there often. Austin Booker played 51/55 snaps.
• Burden out-snapped Zaccheaus 33-10
• Chicago avoided long drives on defense, could keep their starting DL out there often. Austin Booker played 51/55 snaps.
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Bears snap counts from Sunday’s win…
• Burden out-snapped Zaccheaus 33-10
• Chicago avoided long drives on defense, could keep their starting DL out there often. Austin Booker played 51/55 snaps.
• Burden out-snapped Zaccheaus 33-10
• Chicago avoided long drives on defense, could keep their starting DL out there often. Austin Booker played 51/55 snaps.
Bears special teams giveth, Bears special teams taketh.
From Minnesota, story on Duvernay’s return, Cairo’s kick and another wild win
From Minnesota, story on Duvernay’s return, Cairo’s kick and another wild win
How Cairo Santos, Bears special teams rebounded to pull off another wild win
Bears special teams miscues in the fourth quarter helped the Vikings claw back, but then Bears special teams came through for the win.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Bears special teams giveth, Bears special teams taketh.
From Minnesota, story on Duvernay’s return, Cairo’s kick and another wild win
From Minnesota, story on Duvernay’s return, Cairo’s kick and another wild win
Bears QB Caleb Williams had season-low marks in completion % (50.0) and first downs (6). EPA/dropback (-0.07), rating (68.9) and YPA (6.0) were second-lowest of the season. The Vikings also threw a ton at him, blitzing 66.7% of the time, per @trumedia.bsky.social, and he did not turn it over.
November 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Bears QB Caleb Williams had season-low marks in completion % (50.0) and first downs (6). EPA/dropback (-0.07), rating (68.9) and YPA (6.0) were second-lowest of the season. The Vikings also threw a ton at him, blitzing 66.7% of the time, per @trumedia.bsky.social, and he did not turn it over.
This team, man.
Bears 19, Vikings 17
Ben Johnson gets his first division win. More to come.
Bears 19, Vikings 17
Ben Johnson gets his first division win. More to come.
November 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This team, man.
Bears 19, Vikings 17
Ben Johnson gets his first division win. More to come.
Bears 19, Vikings 17
Ben Johnson gets his first division win. More to come.
The Bears have had 5 offensive drives get inside the Vikings' 40-yard line and have 16 points to show for it today.
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Bears have had 5 offensive drives get inside the Vikings' 40-yard line and have 16 points to show for it today.
Another missed opportunity for the Bears to put this game away. D'Andre Swift had a great drive, it stalled, Cairo Santos misses from 45.
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Another missed opportunity for the Bears to put this game away. D'Andre Swift had a great drive, it stalled, Cairo Santos misses from 45.
Caleb Williams sacked, 42-yard punt return, Jordan Mason 16-yard touchdown.
And just like that, we've got a one-score game in Minneapolis.
Bears 16, Vikings 10
And just like that, we've got a one-score game in Minneapolis.
Bears 16, Vikings 10
November 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Caleb Williams sacked, 42-yard punt return, Jordan Mason 16-yard touchdown.
And just like that, we've got a one-score game in Minneapolis.
Bears 16, Vikings 10
And just like that, we've got a one-score game in Minneapolis.
Bears 16, Vikings 10
Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson (hip/calf) is questionable to return. Nick McCloud on the field.
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson (hip/calf) is questionable to return. Nick McCloud on the field.
After an illegal formation penalty put them in third-and-13, the Bears had consecutive plays of 16, 16, 18 and 11 yards, then they had to settle for a field goal.
10 plays, 65 yards in 5:07
Bears 16, Vikings 3
10 plays, 65 yards in 5:07
Bears 16, Vikings 3
November 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
After an illegal formation penalty put them in third-and-13, the Bears had consecutive plays of 16, 16, 18 and 11 yards, then they had to settle for a field goal.
10 plays, 65 yards in 5:07
Bears 16, Vikings 3
10 plays, 65 yards in 5:07
Bears 16, Vikings 3