4 HRS AGO - Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Let’s see where the Bears rank in sacks allowed with five games remaining on the schedule... The Chicago Bears have allowed 35 sacks through 12 games this season, which is a bit behind last year's horrendous near-record-setting pace. The most sacks allowed in a single Bears season happened in 2004, when they gave up 66. Last year's 58 sacks allowed was second all-time, which tied how many they gave up in 2021. In 2010, Mike Martz's first year in Chicago, the Bears gave up 56, and rounding out the top five most sacks allowed years in team history, they gave up 55 in 1969. The main culprit on this season's Sackwatch thus far has been quarterback Justin Fields with 11, but if you're looking for a silver lining, his sack percentage of 11.6% is a career-best. He still needs to find a way to avoid some unnecessary sacks, but he's also able to evade others that some QBs can't, and his elusiveness as a runner can stress a defense. Plus, Collapse

10 HRS AGO - Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taylor Doll’s latest making Monsters is all about Bears kicker Cairo Santos and his incredible journey from Brazil to the NFL! Taylor Doll’s Making Monsters podcasts have provided an interesting look at Chicago Bears players before they were Bears by talking with former high school and college coaches and media members who covered them during their college years. It’s been a great way to learn more about them as a person, which gives us an even bigger reason to cheer for their success. In her latest, she learned more about Cairo Santos’ amazing story, from being a foreign exchange student to becoming an NFL kicker. Santos is coming off a game-winning field goal against the Vikings and NFC Special Teams Player of the Month honors. And did you know that he’s the all-time leader in field goal percentage in Chicago Bears history? Taylor talked with Santos’ former High School Coach, Will Smith of St Joseph Academy, about his Collapse

20 HRS AGO - Defensive lineman Dan Hampton #99 of the Chicago Bears | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Eberflus and Getsy speak, are their days numbered at Halas Hall? WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that’s how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo! THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARRRSSSS 1st-and-10: Luke Getsy on the spot in Bears’ stretch drive - Chicago Sun-Times - Coming off a 12-10 victory over the Vikings in which his offense did not score a touchdown, the Bears’ offensive coordinator needs to prove “we’re in the process of building something special” — as he said when the Bears were 0-3 — Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images There are still plenty of things to talk about in the NFL, even if none of them involve the Bears making it into the playoffs this year. Jeff isn’t available this week, so readers will have to make do with a few slightly different takes on the league. 1. The phrase “meaningful football” has a new edge. Like many fans of the Chicago Bears, I am tired of the Bears being out of “meaningful football” games by mid-December. However, at least the Bears play in a system with clearly defined rules and where the targets are knowable. Say what you want about how some divisions are weaker than others at times, all teams have a chance at making the playoffs, and they always know what they need to do in order to get there. This makes the NFL (in this one regard) a much better institution than other so-called football playoff systems that are really invitational exhibitions. 2. Gardner Minshew is on track to be the next Ryan Fitzpatrick. And I’m here Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Senior writer Larry Mayer looks ahead to Sunday's game against the Lions, names his favorite holiday movie and much more during his weekly fan Q&A. Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Detroit Lions Barry Sanders (20) in action, rushing vs Chicago Bears Trace Armstrong (93) at Soldier Field. Chicago, IL 9/6/1992 | Set Number: X43307 TK4 R10 F33 Bears start prepping to host the Lions this weekend WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that’s how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo! THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARRRSSSS Justin Fields, Matt Eberflus’ uncertain future looms over final stretch – NBC Sports Chicago - With uncertainty in the air about several key figures, Bears veterans understand how they perform over the final five games could have massive implications Collapse

2 DAYS AGO - For the first time, every Bears staff member received the opportunity to choose a cause and charity to support and customize their own pair of Nike Air Force 1’s as part of the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative. Collapse

2 DAYS AGO - Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The bye week is over and it’s back to work this week at Halas Hall WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that’s how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo! THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARRRSSSS Bears’ task in final 5 weeks: ‘Find ways to win’ - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears’ latest win was maybe 20 minutes old when tight end Cole Kmet wondered whether they could do it again. Where will Bears QB Justin Fields be in 2024? Handicapping the odds - Chicago Sun-Times - The Bears’ decision to move on from Fields might be made for them. Answering the Bears’ biggest Collapse

4 DAYS AGO - Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images When betting the spread isn’t nearly enough Well, well, well, what do we have here? Two great matchups for a couple of our favorite passing offenses? Don’t mind if I do. The Miami Dolphins travel to our nation’s capitol to take on one of the worst secondaries in the league. If the Dolphins want to make a Tyreek for MVP push, this is the game that they need to pad some stats. Flipper Anderson owns the single game mark at 336 yards - yes, that’s a real number - and there have been six instances of a receiver topping 300. I’m not predicting 300 for Tyreek, I’m just saying that this is his best shot at a ridiculous number to add to his candidacy. I’m taking the over for him, Waddle, and Tua and I’m hunting for an alternative yards bet on Hill where I can get it. The other game I’m interested in is the San Francisco 49ers traveling to Philly as road favorites against a 10-1 Eagles squad. Really? Well, the 49ers are playing as well as anyone in Collapse