Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed what will be the #1 key to the Bears pulling off a win over the Cowboys on Sunday? This is the last stand at the Alamo to have any thin hope of rescuing the season, so how do the Bears get it done? Or do they? A win could mean a joyride run to 5-4 or 6-3... Do you agree with that sentiment? Can this game dictate that much of how the season will play out for the Bears?

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show weekdays 6a-9a (CT) on ESPN Chicago, listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL then Plus, ABC 7 Chicago's Tracy Butler with the weekend forecast and The Kap & J. Hood Cut Of The Day.

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Kap & J. Hood with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears   Kap & J. Hood discussed Ben Johnson take shots at his team plus,  the Cubs clinched a playoff berth, what's your confidence level that the Cubs can actually make noise in October?

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed the Cubs clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2020 today, October baseball is coming back to Wrigley Field. What's your confidence level that the Cubs can actually make noise in October?  Do you consider the season a success because they got in? If not, how far do they have to go for the season to be successful?  What should their plan be with the rotation, really? Should you line things up for a Cade Horton Game 1 start?  Who do you trust more: Cade or Shota?

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show weekdays 6a-9a (CT) on ESPN Chicago, listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.

Hour 3: Kap & J. Hood played Shot or No Shot, took a trip Around The NFL then Kap & Courtney Cronin has a NFC North Champion bet and the Kap & J Hood Cut of The Day.

Hour 2: Former Chicago Bears Wide Receiver and afternoon radio co-host on ESPN Chicago Tom Waddle joined Kap & J. Hood with updates from the Chicago Bears ahead of their matchup against the Cowboys.  Kap & J. Hood discussed the Cubs magic number is 1 to secure a wildcard spot in the MLB Playoffs.  87-64 5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central.

Hour 1: Kap & J. Hood discussed the validation Caleb Williams: "After watching the tape, Caleb Williams was fine on Sunday... Good, even." It looks like he is feeling significantly more comfortable in the pocket, processing more quickly, and understanding the offense, via Ted Nguyen from The Athletic.   Are you gaining confidence that the lightbulb is about to switch on for Caleb? The Bears rank first in the NFL in yards before contact per rush attempt, and yet dead last in rushing production by advanced metrics.. How can this be fixed?

The Kap & J. Hood Morning Show weekdays 6a-9a (CT) on ESPN Chicago, listen live on the ESPN Chicago app.