Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

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Can the Bears slow down the potent Rams offense? Jan 17, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the lethal offense that the Rams are bringing to Soldier Field. Will the Bears be able to slow them down at all?

Will the cold weather be a factor in Bears-Rams? Jan 17, 2026

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It will be another cold day at Soldier Field when the Bears host the Rams on Sunday. How much do Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote think that will affect the game?

Rams -3.5 @ Bears | Cash the Ticket Jan 16, 2026

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From Cash The Ticket (subscribe here), is this Bears-Rams matchup an easy pick for Valenti and Costa? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe today.

[FULL EPISODE] Bears look to advance to first NFC Championship game in 15 years Jan 16, 2026

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The Bears will try to slow down what was the best offense in the NFL during the regular season in the divisional round of the playoffs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down what makes the Rams so potent. What can the Bears do to defend star receiver Puka Nacua? Also in this episode, it's expected to be cold and windy again at Soldier Field. Will that impact young Rams kicker Harrison Mevis? And both Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford have the "clutch gene." Which one will lead his team to victory if it's a close game?

Caleb Williams has put his stamp on this season Jan 15, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' impact and what he has proved throughout this incredible season.

Halas Hall is buzzing this week! Jan 15, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the atmosphere inside Halas Hall as the Bears prepare to face the Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Will Kyler Gordon be able to do more against the Rams? Jan 15, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss Bears nickelback Kyler Gordon's health after he made his return from injury in the win against the Packers last Saturday. Will he be able to make a bigger impact against the Rams?

[FULL EPISODE] Bears turn their full attention to the Rams Jan 15, 2026

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With the city still buzzing from their electric win in the wild-card round, the Bears have flipped their focus to the Rams and the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you the latest from Halas Hall. How are the Bears preparing for a dynamic duo of Rams receivers? Will their secondary be a little healthier for this game? Also, quarterback Caleb Williams has shown us how he's made for the biggest moments.

BONUS: Dan Wiederer looks ahead to Bears-Rams on 670 The Score Jan 14, 2026

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Our own Dan Wiederer joined Mike Mulligan and David Haugh on 670 The Score as the Bears begin turning the page to their divisional round game against the Rams. How will the Bears defend against Rams quarterback Matt Stafford?

Ben Johnson has made the Bears-Packers rivalry personal Jan 13, 2026

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Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine how head coach Ben Johnson has reignited the Bears-Packers rivalry in his first season in Chicago.

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