Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Caleb Williams & Chicago Bears take primetime thriller vs Patriots Oct 23, 2026

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The Chicago Bears take down the New England Patriots! Dan, Matt and Jason break down the Bears’ big win on Thursday Night Football and the performances that helped lead Chicago to victory.

CALEB WILLIAMS IS THE HEADLINE — What did Caleb show in this performance, and what does it mean for his continued development under Ben Johnson? We break down the quarterback’s impact and what Bears fans should take away from this win.

LUTHER BURDEN MAKES HIS MARK — We discuss Burden’s performance, his growing role in the offense, and what his talent brings to the Bears’ passing attack.

D’ANDRE SWIFT DELIVERS — Swift’s performance was another major storyline. We break down his impact on the ground, his importance to the offense, and how Chicago can continue building on this success.

What does this win tell us about the direction of the Bears?

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Forward Progress 2: Electric Boogaloo - Bears/Patriots Pregame Show Oct 22, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola get you ready for Thursday Night Football as the Bears take on the Patriots. The guys share their bold predictions, break down the biggest matchups, discuss the latest storylines surrounding both teams, and highlight the key factors that could decide the game. Everything you need to know before kickoff in one can't-miss preview.

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Chicago Bears / New England Patriots TNF Preview w/ Thor Nystrom Oct 22, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola welcome Thor Nystrom of Sweating Sundays for his weekly Thursday appearance as they preview tonight's matchup between the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. Thor shares his favorite NFL plays for Week 7, along with a special college football pick for the weekend. After catching up with Thor, Dan and Matt take a deeper dive into Bears-Patriots, breaking down the key storylines, matchups, and players to watch. Plus, the guys wrap up the show with the latest news, notes, and headlines from around the NFL.

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What's fueling the Chicago Bears Top 10 Defense? Oct 21, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the three biggest reasons the Bears defense has emerged as a top-10 unit through the first six games of the season. From personnel to scheme to game-changing playmakers, they examine what's fueling the defense's success. Matt also shares his five keys to a Bears victory over the Patriots on Thursday Night Football. Plus, the guys discuss the NFL's involvement in the growing drama surrounding the Monday Night Football broadcast booth and react to the Titans' decision to release Jordan Elliott following a gun-related incident at the team's training facility.

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Is Kyler Gordon back in the Circle of Trust? Oct 20, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola continue their preview of the Bears' Thursday night matchup with the Patriots, breaking down the latest estimated injury report and highlighting which key starters could be unavailable for the primetime showdown. The guys react to what the Bears' coordinators had to say during their media sessions this week, take a closer look at where Chicago's defense ranks through six weeks, and discuss the latest ESPN Power Rankings. Plus, they examine the growing questions surrounding the Jalen Hurts injury situation and what it could mean moving forward.

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Chicago Bears WIN behind Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon's return Oct 19, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola are still enjoying the afterglow of the Bears' victory as Caleb Williams and Kyler Gordon made their highly anticipated returns and immediately looked like the best players on their respective sides of the ball. The guys react to what was said after the game, discuss the quick turnaround ahead of Thursday night's matchup, and take a trip around the NFL with the latest news, notes, and storylines from across the league.

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Kyler Gordon RETURNS / Chicago Bears WIN 31-23 Oct 18, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the Bears' 31-23 win over the Falcons, a game that was more lopsided than the final score suggests. Caleb Williams returned to lead the offense and turned in one of the best statistical performances of his career, helping the Bears build a commanding lead before Atlanta made the score look more respectable late as Chicago's defense eased off the gas.

The biggest story, however, may have been the return of Kyler Gordon. Back in the lineup after missing time, Gordon made an immediate and impactful difference, providing a spark that helped fuel one of the Bears' most complete performances of the season. Dan and Matt discuss Gordon's importance to the defense, Caleb's encouraging return, and what this win means as the Bears face a quick turnaround with the New England Patriots coming to Soldier Field for Thursday Night Football.

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If not Caleb Williams, then who? Does it matter? Oct 16, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest from the Bears' injury report, with the biggest focus on Caleb Williams. His status for Sunday's game remains uncertain, raising a number of questions: If Caleb can't go, who starts at quarterback? Does it even matter against Atlanta? Can the Bears find a way to win without their franchise QB, or will Bijan Robinson take advantage of a depleted Chicago defense?

The guys also examine whether Sam Roush's struggles are affecting how the Bears are using Colston Loveland, discuss the latest on Kyler Gordon's return timeline, and look at what it all means heading into a critical matchup.

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Ben Johnson says the Chicago Bears hit reset. Now what? | Thor's week 6 picks Oct 15, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola welcome Thor Nystrom of Sweating Sundays for his weekly look around Week 6 of the NFL. Thor shares his insights on the biggest storylines, key matchups, and betting angles across the league. Afterward, Dan and Matt dive into Ben Johnson's latest meeting with the media, breaking down the comments that stood out most. What did the Bears head coach reveal ahead of Sunday's matchup with Atlanta? Which questions went unanswered, and what can be read between the lines as Chicago looks to get back on track against the Falcons?

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Caleb Williams FULL PARTICIPANT in team walk-through Oct 14, 2026

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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola break down the latest injury news surrounding Caleb Williams and the rest of the banged-up Bears roster. For the first time since his injury, Williams was a full participant in practice, and the guys discuss what that could mean as Chicago prepares for Atlanta.

They also react to Montez Sweat's two-game suspension and examine how the Bears' defensive line could adjust in his absence, with a particular focus on the opportunity in front of Austin Booker.

Plus, Matt makes a strong case that Roschon Johnson shouldn't see the field again as a Bears running back. If Kyle Monangai can't go, Matt believes practice squad running back Salvon Ahmed should be promoted to serve as D'Andre Swift's backup.

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