This dude elevating teams doesn’t get talked about enough 2022- Traded to Philly and makes the Super Bowl 2023- Signs with Detroit and makes the NFC Chip 2024- Signs with Eagles and wins the Super Bowl 2025- Signs with Bears and they are now 9-3

Let this Black Friday’s convincing victory over the Super Bowl Champion Eagles be declared as the day that the Bears officially came out of their multi-season long hibernation and back into contention. #OutofHibernation #BearDown #BearsNation #ChicagoBears

With a five-game winning streak and a balanced offense, the Bears not only look like a team waking from hibernation but also like a predator ready to hunt deep into January.

For years, Bears fans have been waiting for a team that doesn’t fold when momentum shifts. On Black Friday, we saw resilience, swagger, and a belief that this season could be different. Ben Johnson’s leadership is already showing—this team plays with discipline, but also with joy

If they can replicate the resilience and momentum control from Black Friday, the Bears won’t just hold their playoff spot, they’ll be a legitimate contender to climb higher in the NFC hierarchy.

To maintain or improve their standing, Chicago must: • Continue leaning on their dominant rushing attack. • Protect Caleb Williams with the same offensive line discipline shown against Philadelphia. • Force turnovers to offset tough matchups against playoff-caliber opponents.

Bears 9-3 currently hold the No. 2 seed in the NFC, trailing only the LA Rams. The upcoming slate is brutal two rivalry games against the Packers, a clash with the Browns’ top-ranked defense, a primetime showdown with the 49ers in Santa Clara and finally division champion Lions.

The Bears now turn their attention to the final stretch of the season: • Week 14: at Green Bay Packers (Dec 7) • Week 15: vs Cleveland Browns (Dec 14) • Week 16: vs Green Bay Packers (Dec 20) • Week 17: at San Francisco 49ers (Dec 28 SNF) • Week 18: vs Detroit Lions (Jan 4)

• Kyle Monangai: 22 carries, 130 yards • D’Andre Swift: 18 carries, 125 yards, 1 TD • Caleb Williams: 145 passing yards, 1 TD (28-yard strike to Cole Kmet) • Cole Kmet: 4 receptions, 58 yards, 1 TD • Defense: 2 turnovers forced, held Eagles to 120 rushing yards

Both Swift and Monangai rushed for 100 plus yards, a feat that hasn’t been seen in Chicago since November 1985 when Walter Payton and Matt Suhey did so against the Detroit Lions.

The offensive line deserves full credit for the offensive performance. Against a front led by Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo, they allowed just one sack and paved the way for 281 rushing yards.

The numbers back up what we all saw: Chicago controlled the trenches, forced mistakes, and capitalized when it mattered most.

As the ball sailed into Kmet’s hands for a 28-yard touchdown, you could feel the collective exhale from Bears fans everywhere. This team wasn’t just surviving, they were thriving and set to win the game.

The Eagles kept pressing, but every time they threatened, the Bears answered. Caleb Williams didn’t light up the stat sheet, but he managed the game with poise. His fourth-quarter play-action strike to Cole Kmet was the dagger…

That moment felt like the exact point where momentum swung permanently in the Bears favor. Monangai was also a force to be reckoned with in the running game. He capped off a fourth quarter drive by bulldozing into the end zone from 4 yards out, extending the Bears’ lead to 17-9

they were going to be the bullies. The Eagles tried to claw back with Jalen Hurts connecting with A.J. Brown for a touchdown, but the Bears’ defense responded with two takeaways, including Nahshon Wright’s fumble recovery on a failed “tush push.”

Watching them neutralize Philadelphia’s defensive front was as impressive as any highlight play. Swift capped a first quarter 11-play, 78 yard drive with a 3 yard rushing touchdown. It wasn’t just six points, it was a message the Bears weren’t going to be bullied…

From the opening drive, the Bears’ offensive line set the tone. Facing one of the NFL’s most feared defensive fronts, the unit anchored by rookie LT Ozzy Trapilo, LG Joe Thuney, C Drew Dalman, RG Jonah Jackson, & RT Darnell Wright consistently opened lanes for Monangai and Swift

But from the opening drive, you could feel something different in the air. This wasn’t the same Bears team we’ve seen stumble in past seasons. Under new head coach Ben Johnson, they looked confident, prepared, and ready to punch back against one of the NFC’s toughest opponents.

Bears Dominate Eagles: Officially Out of Hibernation I don’t think anyone in the stadium or watching from home expected the Chicago Bears to walk into Philadelphia on Black Friday and dominate the game the way they did…. #OutofHibernation #BearDown #BearsNation #ChicagoBears