Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast

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POSTGAME: Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift carry the Chicago Bears in UPSET win over Eagles Nov 29, 2025

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What a day for Chicago — the Chicago Bears pulled off a statement win over the Philadelphia Eagles on the road, improving to 9-3 and staking firm control of the NFC North.

The Bears leaned on a dominant ground game — both D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai eclipsed 100 rushing yards and found the end zone, something Chicago hadn’t accomplished as a duo since 1985. A tough, gritty defensive effort: returning secondary players bolstered the back end, limiting big plays and forcing critical turnovers when the Eagles threatened a comeback.

Even with a shaky passing day for Caleb Williams, the Bears’ control of the line of scrimmage and game-management secured the win. This one’s a full team win — balance, execution, and heart.

Dan and Matt breakdown the Bears win on this postgame edition of Forward Progress!

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Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic talks Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles | Happy Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2025

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Senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Bears, Kevin Fishbain, stops by for a preview of the Bears / Eagles matchup on Black Friday.

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Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles | Can Caleb deliver in a hostile environment? Nov 26, 2025

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0:00 Caleb's test against the Eagles defense

11:45 Bears audio

56:00 penis punch update

58:30 Thanksgiving Day games

The Chicago Bears head into a hostile Philly environment for a special Black Friday showdown, and all eyes are on one question: Can Caleb Williams rise to the occasion against one of the NFL’s toughest defensive minds, Vic Fangio?

This game is more than a matchup—it’s a measuring stick for Caleb’s growth as an NFL quarterback. He’s come a long way, but will he make enough plays to lead the Bears to victory?

We’ve got exclusive audio from Kevin Byard, Declan Doyle, Dennis Allen, and Caleb himself, plus a penis punch update and a look at tomorrow’s games while you enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.

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Chicago Bears start the toughest stretch of season beginning in Philadelphia Nov 25, 2025

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0:00 Bears - biggest test of the season in Philly

21:49 Ben Johnson Audio

38:05 MNF

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a massive NFC battle against the Philadelphia Eagles—on a short week and under the bright lights of a rare Friday game. Can this 8-3 Bears squad finally convince the national media they belong among the NFC elite? Or will the doubters keep chirping?

We’ve got audio from Ben Johnson’s press conference, plus a deep dive into Monday Night Football and the 49ers’ ugly win over Carolina. What does it all mean for the playoff picture?

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At 8-3 the Chicago Bears should be thinking playoffs and more Nov 24, 2025

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0:00 Bears / Steelers Recap

9:00 BJ Audio

15:00 Caleb Williams Expectations

21:00 Caleb Williams Audio

39:25 NFL Week 12 Recap

Caleb Williams Leads Bears to 31-28 Win Over Steelers – But He’s Not Satisfied!

Caleb Williams threw for over 250 yards and 3 touchdowns in a thrilling victory against Pittsburgh, yet the QB says he can play better. Why? What does he need to improve as the Chicago Bears surge to an 8-3 record?

History says the Bears are playoff-bound, but can they compete for a Super Bowl this season? If they do, how much better does Caleb have to play to make it happen?

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POSTGAME: Chicago Bears WIN over Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 Nov 23, 2025

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The 8-3 Chicago Bears beat the division leading Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 in a battle of first place INJURED teams. Aaron Rodgers was too "hurt" to play today and the Bears are missing half of their starting defense. Mason Rudolph started for the Steelers.

DJ Moore finished with five catches, 64 yards and two touchdowns.

The Bears have a short week as they travel to Philadelphia for a special Friday afternoon game with the Eagles.

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Chicago Bears Injury Concerns at Linebacker | Is Jaylon Johnson Ready to Play? Nov 21, 2025

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0:00 Bears Injury Concerns

18:37 Bears Audio - Dennis Allen and Richard Hightower

34:50 Ben's 10 Game Start

The Bears are gearing up for their biggest test of the season as the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers march into Soldier Field on Sunday. Can Caleb Williams and the offense finally unleash the full Ben Johnson playbook—or will it stay locked up? We’ve got audio from Dennis Allen and Richard Hightower, plus sound bites from Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph (because quarterbacks love microphones). Matt and Dan also dive into Bears coaching history to see if Ben Johnson’s 7-3 start is the best 10-game debut ever—or just really good marketing.

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Caleb Williams vs Steelers defense - great test for young QB Nov 20, 2025

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0:00 Introduction / Bears vs Steelers

2:40 Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams sound

21:04 Injury Update

24:15 QB Pressure - Advanced NFL Stats

We’ve got audio from Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams, plus the latest injury report updates you need to know. Then, we dive into advanced NFL stats on QB pressures—how the Bears’ defense stacks up and what Caleb Williams has faced so far this season.

🔥 Don’t miss this deep dive into Chicago’s game plan and what it means for their playoff hopes!

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What would a Chicago Bears WIN over Pittsburgh show to the league? Nov 19, 2025

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0:00 Bears Earning Respect

19:20 Mike Tomlin Audio

36:40 Matt Daniel's on Bears Kick Return

43:45 Cam Skattebo

The Chicago Bears keep finding ways to win—even if it’s not pretty! Can they make a statement against the first-place Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4)? We break down what’s at stake and share Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s thoughts on the Bears’ offense and defense. Plus, Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels weighs in on the kick return that sealed Chicago’s win over Minnesota. And what’s the deal with Cam Skattebo catching heat for attending a WWE event at Madison Square Garden? We’ve got all the details.

Plus - Samuel L. Jackson reads a kid's book.

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🔥 Drop your predictions in the comments—can the Bears pull off another upset?

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Bears - Steelers / First Place Showdown on Sunday Nov 18, 2025

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0:00 Ben's Message to the Team

7:15 Ben's Audio

23:17 Aaron Rodgers Injury

35:25 Bears / Turnovers

It’s a battle of the first-place teams this Sunday as the Chicago Bears host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field! But the big question—who’s starting at QB for Pittsburgh? And will Aaron Rodgers really play through a broken wrist?

Head coach Ben Johnson isn’t worried about playoff chatter—he’s locked in on winning the next game. We’ll break down his press conference after the Bears’ big win over the Vikings and what it means moving forward.

Plus, the Bears’ defense is leading the NFL in turnovers. Can they keep forcing takeaways while staying disciplined? We’ve got all the analysis right here!

Drop your score predictions in the comments!

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