Chicago Sports Rush

Dan McNeil says Chicagoland sports fans really do have things to be grateful for this season...including one budding superstar QB. You'll also hear a preview of the Bears v Jets game this weekend -- Chicago's defense may be in luck, as NY managed just two yards of offense in the second half last Sunday against the Patriots. Plus, comments on the new Bears stadium, Ted Phillips and more.

The Bears dropped another game, this time to the Atlanta Falcons. But the bigger news is the Justin Fields injury -- will Chicago's new star bounce back from his shoulder ailment? Dan says Luke Getsy's playcalling seems stuck in the 20th century and seems likely to hold the team back. Plus, a recap of NFL Week 11, including the Cowboys' beatdown of the Vikings.

Dan McNeil weighs in on the Week 11 matchup of Bears v Falcons. Justin Fields has proved that his legs are lethal -- now he needs more reps to perfect passing routes with his wide receivers. Plus, insights on the Jeff Saturday hire, Deshaun Watson, and other NFL news.

Dan McNeil recaps NFL Week 10, including the Bears' loss to the Lions. Justin Fields continues to show flashes of brilliance, but he needs more passing attempts if he's ever going to improve Chicago's air attack. Plus, Justin Jefferson shines in Vikings' thrilling win over the Bills.

Dan McNeil dives into NFL news and betting trends, and he offers his thoughts on candidates for this season's awards. Has Geno Smith even played enough in his career to be considered for Comeback Player of the Year?

Dan McNeil recaps NFL Week 9, including Bears v Dolphins. The Bears lost again, but QB Justin Fields is coming into his own -- his ability to escape pocket for positive yardage means the Bears are officially a threat.

The Philadelphia Eagles are 8-0 for the first time in franchise history, and Dan McNeil asks if anyone can keep them out of the Super Bowl. Dan also laments the sorry state of NFL pregame shows, analyzes the Bears' matchup with the Dolphins this Sunday, and explains why Miami's trade for Tyreek Hill was the best off-season move.

Thanks to a pummeling at the hands of the Cowboys, the Bears came crashing back to Earth in NFL Week 8. But this week, the bigger news is the Roquan Smith trade -- how will this exchange affect the Bears going forward this season?

Dan McNeil returns with a preview of Bears v Cowboys in NFL Week 8. The Bears looked sharp on MNF, but Dan says that a single performance shouldn't give fans false hope against an aggressive Cowboys team. The weekend ends with Bills v Packers and Aaron Rodgers, who is a double-digit underdog for the first time in his career -- guess who Dan is picking?

The Bad Weather Bears showed up ready to play on Monday Night Football. Leveraging the NFL's best rushing attack, Chicago found a spark on offense and burned the New England Patriots, 33-14.