What do Mitch Trubisky, Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer have in common? Full participation at Halas Hall this week. As the Bears’ starting quarterback practices in the wake of suffering a hip pointer, Rich and Dan preview Sunday's game against the Giants. Rich leads off by turning in the homework assignment Dan gave him, a sobering one at that. They disagree on whether backup QB Chase Daniel would allow for more comprehensive evaluation of Matt Nagy's offense over the final six games as well as what's at stake for GM Ryan Pace as the Bears play out the string. In That’s Just Stupid, they spotlight the latest kicker problems (how can Eddy Pineiro be too confident?). Next, they lay out Dan’s three keys to a Bears victory, two of which involve Nagy’s offense (finally) hitting its stride. Getting to their predictions, they agree on who will win Sunday — though neither predicts a blowout. Finally, in Crown ‘Em, they wonder which Bears defensive player will bring home hardware by beating up on the woeful Giants.

Previewing the Bears' matchup against the Giants on the Bear Download podcast

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Bears-Packers. Week 17. Soldier Field. A shot at the playoffs on the line. It doesn't get any better than that, and Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs are here to preview all the action. They start with the player who often stands in the Bears' way — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers — before discussing what Davante Adams brings to Green Bay's offense. They look at keys to success in what could be Mitch Trubisky's final game in Chicago as Bears quarterback.

Previewing an all-important Bears-Packers game in Week 17

The Chicago Bears enter Week 17 of the NFL season with everything to play for, and Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs are back to look at what's at stake after a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They break down how the Bears look heading into a big showdown with the Green Bay Packers and discuss — and rank — Mitch Trubisky’s 50 games a starter heading into Sunday’s game.

Ranking Mitch Trubisky's first 50 starts

The Bears are on a winning streak! And still in the playoff hunt! Dan and Brad break down the Week 15 win over the Vikings, in which the offense with Mitch Trubisky, David Montgomery & Co. were clicking on all cylinders and the defense … needs to do more. Up next: A trip to sunny Florida against the Jaguars — and with a win, a potentially meaningful Week 17 home date vs. the Packers.

Chicago Bears win again to keep playoff hopes alive

The Chicago Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings with — somehow — a possible playoff spot on the line, and Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs are here to preview the game. They start with Mitch Trubisky's performances the last few weeks and look at changes made to the offense during that span. They then go into a discussion of Trubisky's future and whether he will be with the team next season before looking at what awaits the Bears in Minneapolis.

Bears-Vikings preview — and a look at Mitch Trubisky's future

Dan and Brad talk about the Chicago Bears’ dominant Week 14 win over the Houston Texans that snapped a 6-game losing streak. And now there’s … playoff chances? General hope for the offense? What’s next for Mitch Trubisky and the offense — and will the win that got them to 6-7 change endings that seemed inevitable?

Previewing the Bears' matchup against the Giants on the Bear Download podcast

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