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Kyler Gordon’s Work With ‘Foot Doctor Moe’ Raises New Red Flags
Kyler Gordon is on injured reserve and is set to miss (at least) the first four games of the regular season. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Is Ben Johnson Not Telling The Whole Truth About The Scoring Record? One Coach Thinks So
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants to win Super Bowls. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Vikings vs. Bears Final Score Predictions: Experts weigh in on the fascinating battle between Brian Flores and Ben Johnson - A to Z Sports
Vikings vs. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
GAME PERFORMANCESYNDICATED
Chicago Bears Stat Tracker Week 1: Chasing Big Records
Welcome to the 2026 Chicago Bears Stat Tracker and boy did Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s offense give us some fireworks to kick off the season. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Bears, Williams prepare for 'great challenge' vs. Flores-led Vikings defense
"Coach [Ben Johnson] calls this 'mental war' when you go against versus him, and that's what it is," Bears QB Caleb Williams said of facing a Brian Flores-led defense, which Chicago will do Sunday against Minnesota. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
COACH COMMENTSTALE
Bears Bits: Final Panthers Thoughts, Scary Offense, More
It’s Tuesday afternoon, so I’m emptying my Week 1 notebook as we turn the page and focus on the Bears’ Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, starting tomorrow morning. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
COACH COMMENTUNCLEAR
Ben Johnson after film review of victory over Carolina | Press Conference - Chicago Bears
Ben Johnson after film review of victory over Carolina | Press Conference Chicago Bears Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
GAMESTALE
Bears’ offense explodes with the most Week 1 points in team history
That was fun, right? Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
COACH COMMENTVERIFIED
Ben Johnson slept well after Williams' Saturday meeting
Johnson said Williams was 'on top of it' in their final quarterback meeting, rattling off where his eyes needed to be, which let the coach 'sleep really well' the night before the opener.
GAMEVERIFIED
Bears 59, Panthers 37
59 points37 points552 total yards291 rushing yards
Chicago opened 2026 with a 59-37 win in Charlotte, the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history and a franchise-record point total for a Bears opener.
GAME PERFORMANCEVERIFIED
Caleb accounts for four touchdowns as Bears score 59
269 passing yards21 pass completions29 pass attempts2 passing td65 rushing yards2 rushing td
Williams completed 21 of 29 for 269 yards and two passing touchdowns, ran for 65 yards and two scores, and finished with a 124.1 passer rating in Chicago's 59-37 win.
RECORDVERIFIED
Highest-scoring season opener in NFL history
The 96 combined points were the most in an NFL season opener. Chicago also set a franchise record for points in an opener, breaking a mark that had stood since 1948.
CONTRACTREPORTED
Bears To Extend RB D’Andre Swift
Reportedly: Chicago and running back D’Andre Swift have agreed to a three-year, $33.75MM contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Rome Odunze or Luther Burden III: Which Young Bears Receiver Is the Better Card Investment?
When Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson said to buy stock in Luther Burden III, I’m not sure he meant it literally in terms of The Hobby. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
COACH COMMENTREPORTED
Ben Johnson lauds Caleb Williams for QB's intensity, focus
Bears coach Ben Johnson praised Caleb Williams Tuesday for how seriously the third-year quarterback approaches his job, saying he’s locked in and is “only concerned about doing his job at a high level.” Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
COACH COMMENTVERIFIED
Johnson: Williams has taken pride in a more serious approach
On Sept. 1 Johnson said Williams is more composed and intent than a year ago, getting to the field early and staying after practice. He used 'goofy' with love for last year's version and said the change trickles to teammates.
COACH COMMENTREPORTED
Coby Bryant to miss 4-6 months after knee surgery
Reportedly: Bears coach Ben Johnson told reporters Tuesday that safety Coby Bryant underwent knee surgery last Friday and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 months. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
GAME PERFORMANCEREPORTED
Hallmark Media, NFL, Skydance Sports and the Chicago Bears announce the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story
With production wrapping last month in the Chicago area, the starting lineup for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story has been named. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Kyler Gordon’s Work With ‘Foot Doctor Moe’ Raises New Red Flags
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