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A Different Kind of Test: Bears, Packers, and a Rare January Reckoning This week isn’t just Bears–Packers. It’s history, psychology, and the future of Ben Johnson’s first season colliding at Soldier Field. Win,...

JANUARY 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

NFL Mailbag, Playoff Edition: What Should We Expect From Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers?

Answering readers' questions on which Sam Darnold will show in the playoffs, what Aaron Rodgers has left, if the Browns are doomed, and more...

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Mailbag, Playoff Edition: What Should We Expect From Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers?

Tom Brady's 1 Take (or More) on Every Wild Card Matchup This Weekend

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JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Tom Brady's 1 Take (or More) on Every Wild Card Matchup This Weekend

Packers list six questionable vs. Bears | NFC Wild Card Injury Report T Zach Tom, S Javon Bullard among those questionable for Saturday night

JANUARY 8 • PACKERS.COM

For Bears and Packers, wild-card game is a rare playoff matchup in NFL's longest-running rivalry

The Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card game and rare playoff matchup in the NFL's longest-running rivalry

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Ozzy Trapilo - Ready to face Packers Trapilo (quadriceps) practiced in full Thursday and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's wild-card round game against Green Bay.

Impact Trapilo missed Week 18 and was limited in practice Tuesday and Wednesday, but he's back to full health in time for Chicago's playoff opener. He's on track to draw his usual start at left tackle versus the Packers on Saturday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bears' final injury report for Packers playoff matchup is great news for injured stars | Sporting News Chicago looks to be getting some help for the playoffs.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Painting Soldier Field for wild card game vs. Packers Players & coaches aren't the only ones preparing for the Bears' wild card matchup with the Packers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Sold...

JANUARY 8 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Braxton Jones - Officially questionable Jones (knee), who remains on IR, practiced in full Thursday and is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Packers.

Impact Jones appears on track to retake the field Saturday and provide depth at offensive tackle, but the Bears will first need to submit a transaction activating him from IR to the 53-man roster. Meanwhile, starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo upgraded to full practice reps Thursday and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka - Ruled out for wild-card round game Tryon-Shoyinka (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Packers.

Impact Tryon-Shoyinka will miss a second consecutive game due to a concussion, and he has yet to resume practicing in any capacity. The depth linebacker will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be eligible to retake the field for the Bears, should the team advance further in the NFC playoffs.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Amen Ogbongbemiga - Ruled out to face Packers Ogbongbemiga (concussion) is ruled out for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against Green Bay.

Impact Ogbongbemiga was not listed on Chicago's injury report Tuesday, but he was added as a non-participant Wednesday and Thursday and appears to now be in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. In order to be eligible for the Bears' next context, should the team advance further in the NFC playoffs, Ogbongbemiga will first need to fully clear the concussion protocol.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

HELLO! Rome Odunze is OFF the Chicago Bears Injury Report The final Bears injury report of this week revealed a whole lot of good news for Chicago's football team. And it begins with an update regar...

JANUARY 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Luther Burden III | Player Profile Luther Burden III is a dynamic playmaker whose game is defined by toughness, explosiveness and elite speed. Growing up in the streets of Eas...

JANUARY 8 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Kyler Gordon - Questionable but still on IR Gordon (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers.

Impact Gordon practiced without limitations Friday, suggesting he has a decent chance to return Saturday, though he would first have to be added back to the active roster from injured reserve. He was limited to three appearances in the regular season, having suited up in Weeks 6, 7 and 13. Gordon played at least 60 percent of Chicago's defensive snaps in all three of those games.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Gardner-Johnson - Ruled out for wild-card round Gardner-Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Packers.

Impact Nick McCloud will likely work as Chicago's nickel cornerback in Gardner-Johnson's absence, frequently matching up with slot receiver Jayden Reed. Gardner-Johnson remains in concussion protocol, which he entered following Chicago's loss to the Lions in the regular-season finale.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Johnson: Bears looking to play fast, confident Saturday | Press Conference Head coach Ben Johnson addresses the media Thursday at Halas Hall.

JANUARY 8 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

DJ Moore - Ready for Saturday Moore (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's wild-card game versus the Packers.

Impact Moore followed up Tuesday's limited walkthrough and Wednesday's capped practice with a full session Thursday, thereby clearing him to play through a knee issue. Fellow WR Rome Odunze (foot) appears poised for his first game action since Week 13 after avoiding a designation on Thursday's injury report. As such, the Bears will have all options in the receiving corps available in Round 1 of the playoffs.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Szmyt's Breakout Season | In Focus Check out photos from K Andre Szmyt's breakout season. Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bears in 2024, the kicker out of Syracuse ha...

JANUARY 8 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Rome Odunze - Clear for wild-card round Odunze (foot) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's wild-card game against the Packers.

Impact Odunze previously was deemed active for a Week 15 matchup with the Browns, but a late setback with his lingering foot injury spurred the Bears to rule him out not long before kickoff. To end the regular season, he ended up missing five consecutive contests due to what has been termed a stress fracture in his foot. With a full practice under his belt Thursday, Odunze is in the clear to suit up Saturday, but how many snaps he'll be able to handle remains to be seen.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NFL Mock Draft: First 18 Picks Set as Postseason Shapes the Board With the regular season complete and the top half of Round 1 locked in, this week’s 2026 NFL mock draft takes an early look at how teams cou...

JANUARY 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Tom Brady previews Bears vs. Packers, Who will win the playoff rematch? | The Herd

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

In Addressing Fatal Flaw, Packers Must 'Prove It' Against Bears GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers have had a fatal flaw all season, a ticking time bomb that loomed in the background from the moment...

JANUARY 8 • SI.COM

Former Backup QB Most Famous For Running Out of the Back of the End Zone Gives Bears No Chance on Saturday Sure, Dan. The Bears have no chance against the Packers on Saturday.

JANUARY 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bookmakers Brace for Thrilling Wild Card: 'All the Games are Gonna be Big'

Oddsmakers are expecting a huge NFL Wild Card Weekend, filled with action. Sammy P has the scoop.

JANUARY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Bookmakers Brace for Thrilling Wild Card: 'All the Games are Gonna be Big'

Caleb Williams, Nick McCloud eligible for NFLPA Alan Page Community Award As winners of NFLPA Community MVP awards this season, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and cornerback Nick McCloud are eligible for the annu...

JANUARY 8 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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