Bearing It All with Mark and Chris

The Bears are 3-1, and they've now won with three different quarterbacks. Mark and Chris break down a clunky but dominant 23-12 win over the Jets at Soldier Field, starting with the first-snap surprise that had Case Keenum taking the snap and Tyson Bagent lined up at wide receiver. Kyle Monangai carried the load with a career-high 30 carries, 146 yards and two touchdowns, while Dennis Allen's defense held the Jets to 157 total yards and 0 for 7 on third down. We get into the two Swift touchdowns overturned on replay, the Bears' ongoing struggle to gain one yard, Swift's benching after his fumble, and whether Bagent should be running more. Plus, Monangai's thumb injury, Caleb Williams' hamstring timeline, and our predictions for next Sunday's trip to Lambeau to face the Packers. Go Bears!

We're a couple days late this week, but we've had plenty of time to let it sink in: a 38-year-old third-string quarterback went 11 for 11 against the blitz and led the Bears past the Eagles 27 to 7 on Monday Night Football.

Mark and Chris rewind the moments that mattered and ask whether Case Keenum's big night was the real deal or lightning in a bottle. They also dig into a Dennis Allen defense that has allowed just one touchdown in eight quarters, and whether the national media is finally catching up on Ben Johnson.

Then it's all eyes on Sunday. With Caleb Williams nursing a hamstring, Ben has made it clear that Tyson Bagent starts if he gets a full week of practice. Is that the right call, or do you ride the hot hand? The Jets come to Soldier Field with Aaron Glenn, Ben's old sparring partner from Detroit, in their first-ever meeting as head coaches. Short week, emotional hangover, tough defense. Trap game, or are we overthinking it? Predictions are on the record.

Go Bears, All Day, Everyday!

It rained all day at Soldier Field and the Bears' offense never got out of the mud. Mark and Chris break down a 9-3 loss to the Vikings that saw Chicago's offense sputter a week after its 59-point explosion in Carolina, a costly D'Andre Swift fumble at the goal line, and the moment that hurt worse than any turnover: Caleb Williams going down with a hamstring injury on a scramble that looked destined for the end zone. The guys get into how worried they really are, whether Ben Johnson deserves any of the blame, and why the national conversation is about to flip fast on this team. Plus, an encouraging locker room update on Caleb, and a look ahead to next week's home matchup against Philadelphia.

The Bears just played the highest scoring season opener in NFL history, and Mark and Chris are still catching their breath. Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for over 200 yards on the ground, and Chicago outlasted Carolina 59 to 37 in a game that broke records on both sides of the ball. Mark and Chris break down what it means for the offense, whether the defense giving up 37 points is cause for concern, and why this might be the most complete performance either of them has seen from this team in years.

It's finally here, Bears fans, season four of Bearing It All with Mark and Chris. We're kicking things off with a loaded show. Tyson Bagent lit it up in the preseason finale against the Titans, and rookie receiver Zavion Thomas answered every doubter with a 97 yard touchdown on his very first snap as a pro. We also break down the surprise trade sending Gervon Dexter to Atlanta and what rookie Jordan van den Berg's camp emergence means for that defensive line. Then we dig into where the national experts have the Bears this year, the toughest schedule in the league, and we go week by week with our win and loss predictions for all seventeen games. Whether you've been with us since season one or you're just finding the show, welcome in, this is going to be a fun ride.

In our Season 3 finale of Bearing It All with Mark and Chris, we unpack the gut-punch ending to the Chicago Bears’ magical 2025–2026 run, a 20–17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams at a snowy, electric Soldier Field.

We relive the moment that shook the stadium. Caleb Williams drifting 26.5 yards behind the line of scrimmage and launching a jaw-dropping fourth-down touchdown to Cole Kmet. The kind of throw that feels impossible until you see it happen. From there, we break down what went right, what went wrong, and why this game felt like Rocky. Even in defeat, the Bears proved they belong, and the future is brighter than it has been in decades.

We debate the biggest turning points, including fourth-down decisions, red-zone misses, the overtime interception, and the DJ Moore route controversy. We dig into the national conversation about Caleb’s style of play and whether highlight throws can coexist with long-term greatness. We also zoom out on what this season meant for Chicago Bears fans who have been waiting their entire lives for real hope.

Plus, we react to the season-ending press conference with Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles, focusing on the calm confidence, the accountability, and the clear belief that this team is only getting started.

Final episode of the season. Raw emotions. Hard lessons. A future worth believing in. Bear Down.

The Chicago Bears just delivered one of the most unforgettable wins in franchise history and we’re still riding the high.

In this episode of Bearing It All with Mark and Chris, we relive the absolute chaos, joy, disbelief, and catharsis of the Bears’ stunning Wild Card comeback win over the Green Bay Packers. Down big. Season on the line. Rivalry at its peak. And somehow… the Bears found a way.

We break down why this win means everything to Bears fans, even beyond the playoff implications. We talk legacy, trauma, history, and why beating the Packers in January finally exorcised decades of demons. We dive into Caleb Williams’ arrival on the national stage, the unreal fourth-quarter explosion, the clutch moments that defined the night, and the stats that put this game in NFL history.

We also talk injuries, what comes next in the Divisional Round, and why , no matter what happens from here, this season already feels different. Lighter. Stronger. Real.

This isn’t just a recap.

It’s therapy.

It’s celebration.

It’s a Bears fan exhale we’ve waited years to take.

Go Bears. All Day. Every Day.

The Chicago Bears are back in the playoffs and it couldn’t be more poetic: Wild Card weekend at Soldier Field vs. the Green Bay Packers. Mark and Chris react to the frustrating season finale loss to the Lions, explain how Chicago still locked up the No. 2 seed, and break down what must improve immediately on offense and defense. Then it’s full Packers Week mode: matchup edges, keys to victory, injury storylines, score predictions, and the mindset Chicago needs to finally flip this rivalry in January. Go Bears… All Day, Every Day!

The Chicago Bears fall 42–38 to the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, but leave Santa Clara with something bigger than a loss - respect.

Mark and Chris break down Caleb Williams’ breakout performance, the rookie class showing up in prime time, what this game revealed about the Bears’ offense and coaching staff, and the concerns that still remain heading into the playoffs. Plus, a look ahead to the final regular-season showdown against the Lions with NFC seeding on the line.

Chicago Bears fans, this one’s about perspective.

The Chicago Bears head to Santa Clara for a massive Sunday Night Football showdown against the 49ers with playoff seeding on the line.

Mark is joined by special guest DJ Ashby, a lifelong 49ers fan, to break down injuries, matchups, Brock Purdy’s hot streak, Christian McCaffrey’s dominance, and what the Bears must do to keep their magical season rolling.

Prime time. Big stakes. Let’s talk football.