Just as the Chicago Bears are inching toward better health in the secondary, they’re dealing with more injuries at linebacker.

Plenty of the wins in 2025 were games the Bears found ways to lose in 2024. It begs the question: Why can’t you kill the 2025 Chicago Bears? The viewpoints differ, but point to a common denominator.

The veteran Bears safety wants his teammates locked in on the stretch playoff run, not resting on their laurels.

Now, former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith is one of many who are becoming believers. Appearing on "Up and Adams" on Monday, Smith said he's all-in on the Bears after what they've shown so far this season.

The Chicago Bears are 7-3, and I can't help but feel like we may have watched all of this play out before in some form or fashion

This Sunday, Rodgers might not play, but his impact will be felt regardless, especially if the Bears want to prove they're not the Bears of old and in the current Bears' QB who idolizes Rodgers.

In our Week 12 power rankings, the Bears landed at No. 11. This is a three-team jump from 14 coming into Week 11. At this point, the Bears are a huge win over the Pittsburgh Steelers from cracking the top 10.

While the Bears enter Week 12 with a 7-3 record, the final seven weeks of the season will prove if they're actual playoff contenders.

Ben Johnson being calm in pressure situations and Caleb Williams' ability to lead the Bears in the later parts of games is viewed as the ideal dynamic.