CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Ben Johnson said that the Chicago Bears are not a playoff team because 9 wins will not get you in the playoffs. After a tough battle in Green Bay, the Bears look ahead to the Cleveland Browns in a bounce back game before the rematch vs the Packers. We'll talk to Patrick Norton who was at Lambeau Field and got all the perspective from the press box and the locker room. We'll also hear from Ben Johnson who spoke to the media today. Plenty to talk about while we pick up the pieces on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast...

The Chicago Bears winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Green Bay Packers in NFL Week 14, and suddenly, the Bears slipped from first place in the NFC all the way down to 7th place. Is the path to the NFL playoffs suddenly murky? We analyze the biggest threats to the Bears making the postseason on today’s episode, including their schedule and deficiencies on the team such as the pass rush. Later, Hoge is back with an ODK to analyze the play everyone is talking about, the final play on offense that resulted in a Caleb Wi...

The Chicago Bears & Ben Johnson suffered gut-wrenching loss, falling to the Green Bay Packers in an intense NFL Week 14 showdown at Lambeau Field that came down to the final drive. After trailing 14–3 at halftime, Caleb Williams rallied the Bears with clutch throws, including a touchdown to Olamide Zaccheaus, as Chicago stormed back to tie the game late. A Josh Jacobs touchdown put Green Bay ahead in the fourth quarter, and Chicago’s final chance ended with a heartbreaking interception in the end zone. Get full Bears vs Packers postgame analysis on the Brick by Brick Aftershow, featuring former Bears Lanc...

The Chicago Bears played in another heart-wrenching game, this time against the rival Green Bay Packers. The Bears fell behind 14-3 at the half and then kicked it into another gear. Caleb Williams found Olamide Zaccheaus in the back of the endzone to cut it to a 3-point game after a successful 2-point conversion. Christian Watson scored his second TD of the game to make it 21-11. A Cairo Santos field goal and a Colston Loveland TD knotted the game up at 21, setting the table for a 4th quarter showdown. The Packers scored on a Josh Jacobs TD to go...

he Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers square off in a unique renewal of the rivalry as both teams are fighting for the top spot of the NFC Conference as a whole along with the NFC North itself as the calendar has turned to December! Joining the show is Bears Royalty, Jarrett Payton, to break down everything he’s seen so far in this fun season and what to expect as the Bear travel to Lambeau Field. Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr for another fun discussion on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

How do the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers? Former Bears and current Packers radio play-by-play voice Wayne Larrivee gives some insights as to where the Packers may be vulnerable. Adam Jahns joins the show to give his look at how the Bears can win on Sunday. Adam Hoge details the run game in X’s and Hoge’s. And…Anthony “Spice” Adams talks about what it is like being in Chicago when the Bears are winning games. Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr host the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Is Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers finally a rivalry game again after the Packers have gotten the better of the Bears for decades? Caleb Williams spoke at Halas Hall on the rivalry and what it means to him and the team. Caleb is familiar with rivalries from college and the NFL and is unfazed. We hear the best bites from Caleb and also hear from the voice of the Packers, Wayne Larrivee, who is also a former broadcaster for both the Bears and Bulls. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast...

Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Tuesday ahead of the Chicago Bears Week 14 matchup with the rival Green Bay Packers. How does he see Caleb Williams progressing? Plus, how will Johnson handle the Left Tackle rotation between Ozzy Trapilo and Theo Benedet? Later, we’re joined by FS1’s Danny Parkins who gives us the national perspective on the resurgent Bears. Plus, it’s the Day of Giving at CHGO Sports. We raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters with prizes along the way for reaching donation goals. All of that and more coming up on the CHGO Bears Podcas...

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will meet for the first time this season and the first matchup in 3 weeks starts off at Lambeau Field! BIG Playoff implications on the line as the Bears not only hold the top spot in the NFC North but they hold the spot in the NFC in its entirety as well! What can we expect in one of the biggest games in decades with one of the oldest rivalries in sports?! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we break it all down on CHGO Bears After Dark...

The Chicago Bears enter Week 14 in first place in the NFC following the Los Angeles Rams’ loss to the Carolina Panthers. How exactly did the Bears reverse their fortunes in such a short amount of time. We hear from head coach Ben Johnson following the 9-3 start. Cole Kmet also speaks about the coach’s influence. Later, Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades and the criteria for his grades. Did the run game propel the offense to an A grade? Hoge brings ODK back to take a closer look at why the run game has been so successful? Join...

The Chicago Bears shocked the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a dominant Black Friday win in NFL Week 13. Under head coach Ben Johnson, Chicago’s run game exploded as both D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai rushed for over 120 yards and combined for multiple touchdowns, while QB Caleb Williams helped keep the offense rolling. Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown connected early in the third, but a Cole Kmet TD sealed the statement victory as the Bears improved to 9-3. Join former Chicago Bear Lance Briggs and host Greg Braggs Jr. for full postgame breakdown and reaction from Bears vs...

The Chicago Bears DEFEATED the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday in NFL Week 13! The Bears had the run game going in the first half of their NFL Week 13 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday. At the half, the Bears found themselves ahead 10-3 with all of the momentum after a D’Andre Swift touchdown. The Eagles responded to start the 3rd quarter, with Jalen Hurts connecting with AJ Brown to make it 10-9. The Bears’ run game didn’t stop there! Kyle Monangai got in on the action with a TD of his own as BOT...

Do the Chicago Bears have another Left Tackle competition emerging? Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Wednesday about the impact that Ozzy Trapilo had in the win versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, saying “I no longer consider him a rookie.” Could the 2nd-round pick overtake Theo Benedet for the role? Adam Jahns joins to give his thoughts on the competition. Later we look at the remaining scheduled for the Bears, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. Who has the easiest path to NFC North supremacy? And who should we root for in Lions vs Packers in Week 13. We’ll discuss all th...

Grady Jarrett spoke to the media at Halas Hall yesterday and talked about how the Bears leadership and complimentary football is carrying them through these last 9 games where Chicago has been winners of 8. Grady also talked about the best being yet to come if the Bears can get some returning starters back. Adam Hoge will share his weekly grades of Caleb Williams and Fran Duffy, ALLCITY Draft Expert, will join the show to give us the Philly perspective. All that and more on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

The Chicago Bears have stunningly won 8 of their last 9 games after starting 0-2 on the season. But there are still many out there doubting the NFC North leading Bears. With 6 games to go, which many consider the gauntlet of their schedule, Chicago now travels to Philly for a showdown of 8 win teams on Black Friday in front of a national audience. Can the Bears pull off the upset and continue to shock the doubters? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we celebrate a VICTORY MONDAY but quickly turn the page on a short week...

The Chicago Bears are now 8-3 after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Week 12. With being in 1st place in the NFC North, is a playoff appearance the bare minimum expectations now? And could the team actually make a run in the playoffs? We hear from Ben Johnson who spoke at Halas Hall today. Has Nahshon Wright’s play cemented his place as a regular in the lineup once Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon return? Professor Briggs is back with his Week 12 grades. Is Special Teams finally the star? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Be...

Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Week 12 matchup in the NFL featuring former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, who joins live from vacation, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr. It came down to the 4th quarter again for Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears, but Chicago pulled out their 4th-straight win. DJ Moore exploded for 2 touchdowns, while rookies Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai added scores of their own. After the Steelers closed the gap on a Pat Freiermuth TD and got the ball back late, the Bears defense sealed the game with a clutch tipped pass...

It came down to the 4th quarter again for Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears in their NFL Week 12 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. DJ Moore came up big for the Bears with 2 touchdowns. Rookies Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai chipped in a touchdown each. The Steelers got within a score after a Pat Freiermuth TD. The Bears went 3-and-out to give Pittsburgh the ball back. But with the game on the line, the Chicago Bears defense, led by a game-sealing tipped pass on 4th down, stopped the Steelers to win their 4th-straight game! Join Adam Hoge, Mark...

The Chicago Bears take on the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday at Soldier Field so we brought in former Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers safety, Ryan Mundy! We talk to Ryan about culture, coaching and more! And as always, we give you the BLUEPRINT to beating the Steelers along with helping you make some money with Circa Sports and DA BETS! Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah, and Greg Braggs Jr on the Brick x Brick Podcast with CHGO Bears! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ...

Caleb Williams spoke to the media yesterday at Halas Hall and talked about expectations now that the Bears are 7-3 on the season. We’ll hear from the QB1 on everything he had to say. Plus Adam Jahns will join us from Lake Forest with all the most recent updates on the Chicago Bears. And once again, you’ll get your X’s and Hoge’s for you usual Thursday programming! Plus, former Bears great, Gary Fencik, joins the show! Loaded Thursday on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

The Chicago Bears have 7 games to make a push for the playoffs as they sit atop the NFC North. The final 7 games starts with Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ben Johnson spoke on the challenge of facing a coach that’s never had a losing season. Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall with updates. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr as we get one day closer to kickoff on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears turn their attention to Week 12 with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming to town. But will QB Aaron Rodgers play for the Steelers after suffering a small fracture in his wrist in Week 11? Or will it be the backup Mason Rudolph? Brian Baldinger is back with his take on the first-place Bears. Should they want to play Rodgers? Later, are NFL playoff odds disrespecting the Bears? Both the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are being given higher odds to make the NFL Playoffs. Later, Adam Hoge has his QB Grades. Did Caleb Williams perform better than the stats...

Can you believe it? The Chicago Bears have won 7 of their last 8 games, they have now won 5 games when trailing with under 2 minutes to play, and they are now in FIRST PLACE in the NFC North! Is this a team of destiny? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shyane Marsaw, Phil Ottochian, and Adam Rank as we continue to ride the Bears wave on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time since 2018, the Chicago Bears are in first place heading into Week 12. This marks the latest the Bears have been in first place since 2018. Has Ryan Poles finally taken the North with the help of Caleb Williams? Will he never give it back? Later, we discuss whether or not we WANT Aaron Rodgers to play against the Bears in Week 12 when the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town. Lance Briggs played against him in his career. What’s his take? Plus, Briggs puts on his glasses and reveals Professor Briggs’ Grades. It was a winning effort, but it didn...

The Chicago Bears secure their first divisional win of the season with a thrilling victory over the Minnesota Vikings! Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings Week 11 matchup in the NFL with Greg Braggs Jr. being joined by former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs on the Brick by Brick Aftershow. Cairo Santos delivers a clutch game-winning field goal as Devin Duvernay, Kyle Monangai, and the Bears defense make key plays. Plus, Caleb Williams on leadership and performance under pressure. Don’t miss the CHGO Bears postgame analysis, highlights, and expert reactions in this must-watch Aftershow!

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The Chicago Bears secured their first divisional win of the season to move to 7-3! The Minnesota Vikings had no answers for a Bears defense that picked off J.J. McCarthy two times. Kevin Byard accounted for one of them and now leads the NFL in interceptions with five. On offense, the Bears found paydirt only once, courtesy of a Kyle Monangai rushing TD. With the Bears leading 16-3 after the Monangai score and three Cairo Santos field goals, the Vikings answered with a Jordan Mason rushing TD. A missed field goal by Santos gave the Vikings the ball back...

The Chicago Bears are ROLLING! Winning 6 of their last 7 games but Ben Johnson has yet to win a division game this year. That can change this Sunday as the Bears head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings. We’ll hand out the blueprint on how the Bears can take down the Vikings in this week 11 matchup along with helping you make some money with DA BETS! Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr on the next episode of the Brick x Brick Podcast with CHGO Bears! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

The Chicago Bears are on the road to play the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 11. Paul Allen, the play-by-play voice of the Vikings, re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to preview that game. Will J.J. McCarthy play? And if he does, will he be affected by a hand injury. Can the Bears win their first divisional game of the season? Adam Jahns joins the show with takeaways from Caleb Williams’ press conference on Wednesday. What is Caleb’s ‘next level’? Later, X’s and Hoge’s is back with a whiteboard preview of the matchup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson spoke at the podium at Halas Hall on Wednesday. The most interesting note was that cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are BOTH nearing returns to the practice field. Could these be the acquisitions the Bears were missing at the trade deadline? Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall with more. Later, how important has the C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Dennis Allen pairing been to the Bears’ success the last two weeks? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad...

Chicago Bears Tight End Cole Kmet joins the CHGO Bears Podcast on today’s episode! Cole talks about how it feels to be winners of 6 of their last 7 games ahead of a rematch with the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, Cole reveals the name of his trick play versus the Cincinnati Bengals and how that play came to be. Later, Adam Hoge debuts a new segment ‘Caleb’s Report Card’ where he dives deeper into Caleb Williams’ performances by analyzing each of his dropbacks. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

The Chicago Bears have now won 6 of their last 7 games after starting 0-2 on the season. With 6-3 record, they are not only IN THE HUNT for a playoff spot, they currently hold one of the Wild Card spots to get in the dance. Long way to go. Are the Chicago Bears for real? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shayne Marsaw, Phil Ottochian and Adam Rank as we celebrate a VICTORY MONDAY and look ahead at the Bears 2nd half schedule on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

The Chicago Bears came out victorious in a come-from-behind effort against the New York Giants in NFL Week 10. Caleb Williams had one of his best performances to date despite what the box score showed. Receivers were responsible for 6 drops during the game, deflating Caleb’s numbers on an accurate passing day. Olamide Zaccheaus had 2 of those drops, begging the question, is it time for Luther Burden III to be the starter over Zaccheaus? Could Burden become more of a factor in the return game as well? Later, Professor Briggs is back with his grades on an up-and-down day from the te...

The Bears and Caleb Williams did it again, erasing another fourth quarter deficit to defeat Jaxon Dart and the New York Giants 24-20 in Week 10. Join the Postgame coverage featuring former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr. as they discuss the Bears moving to 6-3, their thoughts on the Bears defensive effort and ask the question: is Caleb Williams becoming the 'King in the 4th'? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears looked as cold as the weather through their first three quarters in their Week 10 loss to the New York Giants. Things started well for the Bears after Kyle Monangai found the endzone on a 1st quarter TD to go up 7-0. The Bears found themselves down 20-10 in the 4th quarter until Caleb Williams connected with Rome Odunze to cut it to a 3-point game. The defense got the stop they needed and Caleb Williams did it himself from there, leading the team down the field and capping it off with a game-winning 17-yard rush TD! Join...

Ben Johnson said he is putting ALL his focus on the Chicago Bears special teams unit this week after an atrocious showing vs the Bengals. Is this a last chance for Richard Hightower and Cairo Santos? Lance Briggs shares his favorite Giants memory along with his top 5 Bears Linebackers of ALL TIME. Blueprint is back. Da Bets is back. All that and more on the Brick x Brick Podcast with the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears assistants spoke at Halas Hall on Thursday. That included Richard Hightower taking accountability for the struggles that special teams has endured throughout the season, particularly in Sunday’s win vs the Cincinnati Bengals. Carmen Vitali re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to offer insight on what the Bears are getting in trade acquisition Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. Could he get meaningful snaps immediately? We’re also joined Jonathan Otten, the Bears 2025 Fan of the Year! Otten is a CHGO Diehard and will discuss what the honor means to him. Plus, Hoge’s X’s and O’s is back as he reveals th...

Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson spoke about trade deadline decisions and the path forward for the Chicago Bears on Wednesday morning at Halas Hall. Poles went into the decision to trade for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, calling him similar to Dominique Robinson. Plus, he discussed the collective decision to not part ways with higher draft capital. Later, we hear from Ben Johnson as the alignment between head coach and front office continues to grow. Adam Jahns joins the show after hearing from both Poles and Johnson. Is this the most aligned the team has been in decades? Later, Tyson Bagent joins the...

The NFL Trade Deadline is here at 3pm CT. Will Ryan Poles strike to add to the depleted 5-3 Chicago Bears roster? Following yesterday's news of a season-ending achilles tear to Dayo Odeyingbo, the Bears made a move with the Cleveland Browns to acquire Edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick to fortify the D-Line. Is C.J. Gardner-Johnson's addition via free agency enough to supplement an injured defensive backfield? And have recent breakout games from both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai made a RB acquisition a thing of the past? Join Adam...

The NFL Trade Deadline is here at 3pm CT. Will Ryan Poles strike to add to the depleted 5-3 Chicago Bears roster? Following yesterday's news of a season-ending achilles tear to Dayo Odeyingbo, the Bears made a move with the Cleveland Browns to acquire Edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and a seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick to fortify the D-Line. Is C.J. Gardner-Johnson's addition via free agency enough to supplement an injured defensive backfield? And have recent breakout games from both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai made a RB acquisition a thing of the past? Join Adam...

The trade deadline is less than 24 hours away! After a thrilling last second win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Chicago Bears move to 5-3 on the season. After news today that DE Dayo Odeyingbo is lost for the season with a torn achilles, are the Chicago Bears preparing to make a move to bolster their depth on the defensive line? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Shane Marsaw and Phil Ottochian as we discuss some potential moves on a VICTORY MONDAY on CHGO Bears After Dark!

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