🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin

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Coming off an electric Wild Card win over the Packers, Pat and Courtney relive the unforgettable atmosphere at Soldier Field and what it meant for the Chicago Bears and the fanbase. Courtney shares firsthand insight from the building as the Bears pulled off another playoff thriller.

The focus then turns to the next challenge — a matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, which Courtney calls the toughest test the Bears defense will face all season. The crew breaks down the Rams’ offense, the pressure points for Chicago’s defense, and why the Bears may be the most dangerous team left in the NFC.

Plus — Courtney joins for her Underdog Fantasy picks heading into the Divisional Round.

👇 Episode Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Courtney relives the electric Soldier Field atmosphere vs. Packers

00:09:00 – Why the Rams are the toughest defensive test of the season

00:15:30 – Underdog Fantasy with Courtney Cronin

00:19:00 – Why the Bears are the most dangerous team left in the NFC

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling

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The Chicago Bears pull off another THRILLING win over the Green Bay Packers, and Pat & Shea are here to celebrate an unforgettable playoff comeback. The guys break down how the Bears did it again, flipping the script in dramatic fashion on Saturday night.

They dive into the tale of two halves, what adjustments changed the game, and what this win really means for the Bears as a franchise — not just this season.

Plus — Underdog Fantasy picks for Steelers vs Texans, and a look ahead to Bears vs Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.

👇 Episode Timestamps:

00:00:00 – How did the Bears pull off another insane comeback!?

00:12:00 – Tale of two halves

00:19:30 – Underdog Fantasy: Steelers vs Texans

00:24:00 – What this win really means for the Bears

00:30:30 – Divisional Round preview: Bears vs Rams

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & former Chicago Bear Jason McKie

Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing

It’s a big-time preview show for Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers as these rivals clash during NFL Wild Card Weekend. Pat and J Mack break down what to expect in one of the most intense playoff environments the rivalry has seen in years.

The guys discuss why the energy will be at a 10 on Saturday, identify the single biggest key to a Bears victory, and debate whether Chicago’s bend-don’t-break defense could ultimately help — or doom — them against Green Bay.

Plus — Underdog Fantasy picks, and Jason McKie closes the show with his signature McKeys to a Bears Victory and game predictions.

👇 Episode Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Energy will be on 10 for Bears vs Packers

00:06:40 – The biggest key to a Bears victory

00:21:30 – Underdog Fantasy with Jason McKie

00:25:30 – Will the bend-don’t-break defense doom the Bears?

00:33:30 – McKeys to a Bears victory & predictions

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin

Brought to you by The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana & Underdog Fantasy

It’s Wild Card Weekend, and Pat & Courtney deliver a full Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers playoff preview as the rivalry renews with the season on the line. The crew breaks down the vital injury report, what it means for Chicago’s game plan, and who the Bears may (or may not) have available.

They also dive into the importance of a fast start, how the Bears can finally find one against Green Bay, and unpack the ongoing enigma that is CB Tyrique Stevenson heading into the biggest game of his young career.

Plus — Courtney joins for Underdog Fantasy picks, and the episode wraps with official Bears vs Packers predictions.

👇 Episode Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Vital Bears injury report update

00:06:00 – Why a fast start matters & how the Bears can find one

00:16:00 – Underdog Fantasy with Courtney Cronin

00:18:00 – The enigma of CB Tyrique Stevenson

00:27:00 – Bears vs Packers Wild Card predictions

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic

Brought to you by Mitch Lyons Wealth & Underdog Fantasy

It’s Wild Card Weekend, and Pat & Jurko dive deep into the Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers playoff matchup — the third meeting between these rivals this season. Jurko explains what changes when teams face each other for the third time, and why familiarity can be both an advantage and a trap.

The guys also break down how the Bears defense has ironically become the offense’s biggest heel, putting added pressure on Ben Johnson’s unit, and debate whether Chicago is becoming too reliant on rookies at the most critical point of the season.

Plus — Jurko delivers his Underdog Fantasy picks ahead of Wild Card Weekend.

👇 Episode Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Jurko on what to expect facing a team for the 3rd time this season

00:11:30 – Bears defense becoming the offense’s biggest heel

00:27:00 – Underdog Fantasy with Jurko

00:33:30 – Are the Bears too rookie reliant?

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin

Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & Underdog Fantasy

Wild Card Week is here, and the Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers rivalry takes center stage once again. Pat and Courtney break down everything Bears fans need to know as Chicago prepares for its biggest game of the season.

The crew shares an encouraging injury update on Kyler Gordon, discusses Rome Odunze’s return to practice and how he could fit back into the offense, and evaluates whether the Bears’ slow offensive starts could finally catch up to them against Green Bay.

Plus — Courtney joins for her Underdog Fantasy picks ahead of the playoff matchup.

👇 Episode Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Kyler Gordon injury update trending in the right direction

00:12:00 – Rome Odunze returns to practice: how will he fit back in?

00:21:00 – Underdog Fantasy with Courtney Cronin

00:24:00 – Will slow starts cost the Bears vs the Packers?

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling

Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing

The Chicago Bears head into the Wild Card Round after a tough loss to the Detroit Lions, and Pat & Shea break down what went wrong — and what must change — as Chicago prepares to face the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Playoffs.

The guys discuss how the Bears ended the regular season on a low point, why first-half issues resurfaced, and identify the one thing that absolutely must be fixed for the Bears to make a playoff run. They also revisit Ben Johnson’s play-calling regrets, the continued lack of a pass rush, and how those weaknesses could impact the postseason.

Despite the concerns, Shea explains why the future is even brighter for the Bears than their current success suggests.

👇 Episode Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Bears end the season on a low point; first-half issues resurface

00:14:00 – The one thing that must be fixed for the playoffs

00:22:00 – Ben Johnson’s play-calling regrets

00:30:00 – No pass rush as far as the eye can see

00:40:00 – Why the Bears’ future is brighter than their current success

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer, Jack McGrath & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin

Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & Underdog Fantasy

On today’s episode, Courtney Cronin breaks down the Chicago Bears’ biggest flaw — the defense — and explains how the team must mitigate defensive shortcomings if they want to make real noise down the stretch and into the playoffs.

The crew discusses what the Bears can realistically do to win despite a struggling defense, how Ben Johnson’s offense may need to compensate, and what adjustments are critical for sustained success.

They also turn their attention to a big Bears vs. Lions preview, breaking down key matchups, storylines, and what Chicago must do to compete against Detroit on Sunday.

👇 Episode Highlights:

Courtney Cronin on the Bears’ biggest flaw

How Chicago can win despite defensive struggles

Adjustments needed for postseason success

Bears vs Lions matchup preview

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath

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Caleb Williams is on pace for the best season by a quarterback in Chicago Bears history, and Pat and Jack dive into just how real — and how meaningful — that statement is.

The guys debate whether Caleb reaching 4,000 passing yards even matters anymore, or if his growth, command of the offense, and winning impact have made the stat line secondary. They break down what’s changed in Caleb’s game, why his play has elevated the offense, and how this season is already redefining expectations for Bears quarterbacks.

Is this already the best QB season the Bears have ever seen? The discussion goes deep.

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago

Hosted by Pat The Designer & Jack McGrath

Brought to you by Underdog Fantasy & Avondale Roofing

The Chicago Bears fall to the San Francisco 49ers 42–38 in a wild Sunday Night Football shootout, and Pat & Jack break it down from every angle.

Despite the loss, Caleb Williams shined, leading an offense that moved the ball at will against one of the NFL’s top defenses. The guys discuss why this may have been one of Caleb’s most impressive performances yet, even in defeat.

They also dive into a rough night for the Bears defense against Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense, evaluate Ben Johnson’s play calling, and highlight big-time performances from rookies Luther Burden and Colston Loveland, who both had standout games.

👇 Episode Highlights:

Bears fall 42–38 to the 49ers in a shootout

Caleb Williams shines despite the loss

Bears defense struggles vs Brock Purdy

Ben Johnson’s aggressive play calling

Big nights from rookies Luther Burden & Colston Loveland

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