CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah break down Ben Johnson’s playcalling in the Bears’ season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The guys analyze key decisions, situational football, and critical moments from the Divisional Round matchup that ultimately led to Chicago’s elimination. This foreman review dives into late-game execution, offensive tendencies, and whether Ben Johnson put the Bears in the best position to succeed against the Rams when it mattered most. Hosted by Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Brick By Brick Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears season has ended. While we will continue to react to the heartbreaking loss in overtime to the LA Rams with an NFC Championship appearance on the line, we will also take a glimpse ahead at whats to come for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and company. Can they have sustained success? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Shayne Marsaw and Phil Ottochian for season ending edition of CHGO Bears After Dark. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears season has sadly come to an end following their loss in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs to the Los Angeles Rams. Is the season a success regardless of the final game? We dive into what went wrong in the final game of the season. Hear from several players in the locker room including Caleb Williams, Jaquan Brisker and Darnell Wright following the Halas Hall locker room clean-out. Later, Professor Lance Briggs joins the show with his final grades of the season’s final game. The defense stepped up, but did the offense let the team down? Join Adam Hoge and Mark Carman on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah join the CHGO Bears Podcast following the Bears' season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. What went wrong in the loss? And was this Jaquan Brisker's best game of the year? Plus, should we be questioning Ben Johnson's decision making? #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs #beardown #bearsnation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Jahns takes us inside the Chicago Bears locker room on the CHGO Bears Podcast following the Bears' season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. Hear from Jaquan Brisker in what could be his final game as a Chicago Bear despite playing his best game of the season. #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs #beardown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears’ season came to a heartbreaking end with a Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The game was tied 10–10 at halftime after first-half touchdowns from DJ Moore and Kyren Williams, and the score remained deadlocked until the fourth quarter when Williams scored his second touchdown to give the Rams a 17–10 lead. Caleb Williams and the Bears had two late chances to tie the game. The first ended in a turnover on downs at the Rams’ 2-yard line. On the final possession, facing 4th-and-4 at the Rams’ 14, Caleb scrambled under pressure and launched a desperation throw to Cole Kmet, who came down with another miraculous touchdown to force overtime. Chicago forced a three-and-out to start the extra period, but with a chance to win the game, Williams threw his third interception of the night. The Rams capitalized, driving down the field to kick the game-winning field goal and eliminate the Bears from the playoffs. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams Divisional Round matchup in the NFL Playoffs featuring former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears season has come to a close following their Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Playoffs. The game was tied 10-10 at halftime following 1st half TDs from DJ Moore and Kyren Williams. The score remained that way until the 4th quarter when Kyren Williams scored his 2nd TD of the game to make it 17-10 Rams. Caleb Williams and the Bears had two last chances to tie the game. The first try ended when they turned the ball over on downs on the Rams’ 2-yard line. The last-gasp effort came down to a 4th & 4 at the Rams 14-yard line. Caleb scrambled back with pressure in his face and launched a prayer in the back of the end zone to Cole Kmet who came down with YET ANOTHER MIRACULOUS TD to tie the game! The Bears forced a 3-and-out to start the extra period. With a chance to end the game with a score, Caleb Williams instead threw his 3rd interception of the game. The Rams marched down the field and kicked a field goal to win the game, ending the Bears season. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Corey Wootton and Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field on a season-ending CHGO Bears Postgame Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday at Soldier Field. Could it be one of the most Tight End heavy games in playoff history with the Rams featuring three Tight Ends while the Bears will lean heavily into Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet and Durham Smythe? Plus are Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon healthy enough to make a big impact? Adam Hoge has it all on this week's X's and Hoge's from the CHGO Bears Podcast! #chicagobears #losangelesrams #nfl #nflplayoffs #beardown #bearsnation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears look to punch their ticket to the NFC Championship game as the LA Rams come to Chicago for a primetime playoff affair. Will Bear Weather and the Home Field crowd give the Bears an advantage? Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr break down the keys to victory as they give you BLUEPRINT to beating the LA Rams on the Brick x Brick Podcast! #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Sunday at Soldier Field. The CHGO Bears Podcast invites Arash Markazi, Founder & CEO of The Sporting Tribune and L.A. resident for insight of how the Rams are viewing their playoff matchup against the Bears. Will the Rams be getting healthier in time for the game? And who does Markazi think has the edge in the game? #chicagobears #losangelesrams #nfl #nflplayoffs #beardown #bearsnation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFL Network reporter Stacey Dales joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to talk about the massive success the Chicago Bears have experienced this season in year one of the Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams pairing. What is the "special blend" that she's seeing for the first time since covering this team. And how has Caleb Williams gone from a great player to a great player AND leader? #chicagobears #nfl #losangelesrams #nflplayoffs #beardown #calebwilliams #bearsnation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent joins the CHGO Bears Podcast ahead of the team's Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. How excited was Tyson after the incredible comeback against the Green Bay Packers? And how much would he love to get involved in a trick play? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears will host their 2nd straight home playoff game vs the Rams as they come in from sunny Los Angeles. Will the frigid temperatures and world famous wind off the lake be the difference maker in this pivotal matchup? Or will the greatest fans in the world be a the X-Factor? Speaking of fans, Diehard and Comedian Mojo Brookz will join the gang in-studio as we have some fun and talk some ball! Don’t miss this episode of the Brick x Brick Podcast with Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are in final preparations for their NFL Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams. It will be a matchup of two of THE premiere offensive minds in the NFL between Ben Johnson and Sean McVay. How will the Bears defend Offensive Player of the Year candidate Puka Nacua. We hear from Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon on the matchup. Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall where the coordinators are speaking today. Plus, X’s and Hoge’s is back WITH the intro song as a superstitious CHGO Bears crew does everything they can to keep the season alive. Arash Markazi joins the show to give the Los Angeles Rams perspective of the matchup. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Johnson, Kevin Byard, and others spoke to the media today at Halas Hall as the Chicago Bears look to turn their attention to the L.A. Rams after an emotional wins vs the Green Bay Packers. Ben spoke about the elite talent level of Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua and the challenge they present. We’ll get all the updates from Halas Hall and break down this big time divisional matchup on with Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Following the Chicago Bears Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Playoffs, Ben Johnson’s group has now played 18 games in his first season as head coach. Of those 18 games, the Bears have been underdogs in 11 of them. How has the Caleb Williams-Ben Johnson pairing been able to defy the expectations to such a great degree? Brian Baldinger joins to give his perspective of the team’s progress ahead of the Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Later, Adam Hoge has his report card for Caleb’s performance against the Packers. Just how elite was his second-half performance? Plus, cheese grater mania has taken over Chicago. Brandon Martinez became a fan favorite after he was seen grating cheese at the Bears-Packers game following a Bears touchdown. He joins the show to talk about his famous moment. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears completed one of the greatest comebacks in NFL History by scoring 25 points in the 4th quarter. This is now the 7th time this season the Bears have come back when losing in the final 2 minutes of the game. Can the Cardiac Bears do it again?! We'll look back on one of the greatest wins in Soldier Field history and look ahead to another big time playoff matchup with the LA Rams. All that and more with Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have advanced in the NFL Playoffs after eliminating the rival Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round! Up next for Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the Bears is the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Can the Bears defense find a way to slow down MVP-hopeful Matthew Stafford and OPOY candidate Pula Nacua? And how can the Bears overcome season-ending injuries sustained by Ozzy Trapilo and T.J. Edwards? Plus, Adam Hoge brings back his ODK to look at how Dennis Allen switched his scheme to stop the Packers' offense. Later, Lance Briggs puts on his professor glasses for CHGO’s first-ever playoff rendition of Professor Briggs’ Grades! Did Dennis Allen's defensive adjustments in the 2nd half earn a passing grade after an abysmal start? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CURSE BROKEN! The Chicago Bears did it AGAIN! Caleb Williams and the Bears overcame a 21–3 halftime deficit to SHOCK the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs in the most remarkable game of the season. Chicago opened the scoring with a field goal, but the Packers answered with touchdowns on three straight possessions to seize control before halftime. The Bears showed life in the second half as the defense forced three consecutive three-and-outs, while the offense chipped away with field goals. D’Andre Swift made it a one-score game with a fourth-quarter touchdown before Matthew Golden’s first TD of the season briefly gave Green Bay breathing room. Then Caleb Williams took over—leading a lightning-fast drive capped by an Olamide Zaccheaus touchdown and a Colston Loveland two-point conversion. After a missed field goal by Brandon McManus, Williams delivered the dagger, connecting with DJ Moore on a 25-yard go-ahead touchdown to seal the comeback. The Bears defense closed the door, eliminating the Packers and breaking the curse once and for all. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers NFL Playoff Wild Card game, featuring former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr., on the Brick by Brick Postgame Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears did it AGAIN! Caleb Williams and the Bears overcame a 21-3 halftime deficit to SHOCK the Packers in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs! The first half of a tale of two halves started when Bears scored a field goal on the first possession of the game. The Packers scored touchdowns on each of their next three possessions. The Bears showed life in the second half with the defense forcing three-consecutive 3-and-outs but the offense settled for field goals on two of those possessions. D’Andre Swift made it interesting after scoring in the 4th quarter to cut it to a 1-score game. Matthew Golden’s first TD of the season gave the Packers some short-lived comfort. But Caleb Williams marched the Bears down the field for a quick Olamide Zaccheaus TD and a Colston Loveland 2-point conversion to cut it to a 3-point game. An ensuing missed field goal by Brandon McManus gave the Bears the ball back with a chance to tie or take the lead. And Caleb connected with DJ Moore on 25-yard TD to GIVE THE BEARS THE LEAD! The Bears stopped the Packers last-gasp attempt to win the MOST REMARKABLE GAME OF THE SEASON! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah and Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field on the BIGGEST CHGO Bears Postgame Show EVER! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will square off for the 3rd time this season and this will be only the 3rd time in NFL history that these 2. teams will face off in the playoffs in one of sports oldest rivalries. The Packers are looking for revenge for the last game and the Bears are looking for revenge for the last 30 years. Who will come out on top? We’ll have the blueprint for beating the Packers with Greg Braggs Jr, Lance Briggs and Joe Jackson on the Brick x Brick Podcast - PLAYOFF EDITION!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins the CHGO Bears Podcast and discusses recent updates to the Chicago Bears next stadium location. Mayor Johnson calls the flirtation with Northwest Indiana "a terrible idea." Is Chicago still in play? Does Arlington Heights being in Cook County still benefit Chicago? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Green Bay Packers aren't shying away from a renewed rivalry against the Chicago Bears. Ben Johnson’s group was given plenty of bulletin board material ahead of the rubber match on Saturday in the wild card round of the NFL Playoffs. Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson and Keisean Nixon all said the Bears were their preferred matchup in the playoffs. Is that a wish Caleb Williams will make them regret? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with just two days remaining to kickoff in the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Packers week Part 3 for the Chicago Bears, this time in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky joins the show to give the PAckers perspective of the matchup. What worries Matt LaFleur most about the Bears? Adam Hoge joins from Halas Hall after hearing from the three coordinators. Can Dennis Allen get the defense right in time for Saturday? And could he be getting reinforcements with Kyler Gordon? Join Addam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears NFL Playoff run starts on Saturday against the rival Green Bay Packers. Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and Cole Kmet all spoke at Halas Hall on Tuesday about the challenges ahead of them. Did Caleb hint that Rome Odunze could be back on the field in the Wild Card Round? Later, Hoge has Caleb’s report card for his Week 18 performance against the Detroit Lions. Did we see some regression on his scores? Plus, will discipline be even more important than usual with an officiating crew that has some interesting tendencies? Jojn Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears get set for Round 3 vs the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Saturday Night in Primetime in a BIG TIME playoff bout! This will only be the 3rd time in NFL History that the oldest rivalry in football squares off in the playoffs, first since 2010. The Packers are limping into the playoffs after losing thier last 4 games while the Bears have also lost their last 2 games in the final moments. Can the Bears put a stamp on a special season vs their rivals? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we break it all down on CHGO Bears After Dark! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears now prepare for postseason play after falling to the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 18. Ben Johnson didn’t mince words when speaking both at halftime and after the game. At halftime, Johnson said, “This was one of the easier gameplans we’ve had all year. We just need to execute better.” After the game, the first-year head coach said the offense simply didn’t score enough points. With just 5 days to go to gameday, can Ben get the offense clicking again? Also, what would former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs change if he were coaching the defense to get them prepared for Round 3 against the Green Bay Packers? Professor Briggs gives his grades for Week 18 later on. Did any phase meet the standard? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears started slow and were forced into yet another comeback attempt against the Detroit Lions in the regular season finale of NFL Week 18. After three scoreless quarters, Caleb Williams finally broke through with a touchdown pass to Jahdae Walker, a play that also made Williams the Bears’ new single-season passing yards record holder, passing Erik Kramer. Chicago tied the game late with a Colston Loveland touchdown and a successful Cole Kmet two-point conversion, but couldn’t capitalize on Kevin Byard’s league-leading seventh interception, as Detroit sealed the win on a Jake Bates field goal in the closing seconds. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions Week 18 matchup in the NFL, featuring former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr., breaking down what went wrong, what it means moving forward, and how the season came to a close. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears started slow and were forced into yet another comeback attempt versus the Detroit Lions in the regular season finale in NFL Week 18. The Bears offense took 3 quarters to get on the scoreboard, finally breaking through when Caleb Williams found Jahdae Walker. On that play, Caleb became the Bears single-season passing yards record holder, passing Erik Kramer. After forcing a punt, the Bears marched right down the field and capitalized with a Colston Loveland TD followed by a successful Cole Kmet 2-point conversion to tie the game at 16. But the Bears couldn’t take advantage of Kevin Byard’s league-leading 7th interception, and were forced into a 3-and-out. The Lions one the game in the closing seconds on a Jakes Bates field goal to end the regular season. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Corey Wootton and Jerry Azumah, with Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field after an ugly Week 18 performance on the CHGO Bears Postgame Show.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have one last regular season game remaining before preparing for the postseason, and the Detroit Lions are on tap. Can Ben Johnson avenge a Week 2 loss to his former employer to go an even .500 in the division? Jake Riepma of the Locked on Lions re-joins the CHGO Bears Podcast to preview that matchup. Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Friday morning. Adam Jahns joins the show with the latest. Plus, what were the 5 biggest moments for the Bears in 2025? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have had an incredible turnaround in 2025 after going from worst to first. Now, the Bears look to elevate their expectations in 2026. Are Super Bowl aspirations on the table in 2026? Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr for a New Year’s Eve SPECIAL on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Monday and left nothing to the imagination when it came to how the team will be approaching their final regular season game against the Detroit Lions saying, “we’re playing to win.” Should the Bears be playing their starters against Johnson’s former employer? Later, we dive into the numbers with Caleb’s report card for a sterling Week 17 performance against the San Francisco 49ers. How did he grade out? Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs is now a free agent. Should the Bears pursue the former Al Harris disciple? And former Bears QB and single-season record holder for the most passing yards by a Bears QB Eric Kramer joins the show to preview the game where Caleb Williams will likely break his record. Is 4,00 pass yards still in reach? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on a jam-packed episode of the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears lose a heartbreaker to the 49ers in a primetime thrilling shootout, 42-38. On the national stage Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams went toe to toe vs Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy. But the defense gave up 40 or more points for the 3rd time this season, most in the NFL. Was last night's battle enough to consider a moral victory or is the host of this show suggesting this upsetting you with this suggestion?! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we pick up the pieces with one regular season to game to go and the playoffs in sight. Tap in with the CHGO Bears After Dark crew! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears didn’t get the desired result in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 17. Today, we look at the final moment in that game to see what went wrong on Caleb Williams’ last gasp attempt in the end zone with Adam Hoge’s ODK. Later, we analyze the Week 18 possibilities and ask ourselves, “who should the Bears want to play in the Wild Card Round of the Playoffs?” Professor Lance Briggs is back with his grades for Week 17…and the defense grades is NOT going to be pretty. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Lance Briggs on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears found themselves in a wild shootout against the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 17, coming up just short in a thrilling finish. Caleb Williams delivered a strong performance in the loss, connecting on multiple chunk plays to Luther Burden and Colston Loveland, while D’Andre Swift scored twice and eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards on the season. After Swift’s second touchdown tied the game at 35, the Bears took a 38–35 fourth-quarter lead on a Cairo Santos field goal before the 49ers responded with a Jauan Jennings touchdown. With two minutes left, Williams drove Chicago to the brink, but a final pass attempt near the end zone fell short as time expired. Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 17 matchup features former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr., breaking down the finish, standout performances, and what this close loss means moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears found themselves in a shootout against the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 17. Caleb Williams had a strong performance in the loss, routinely hitting chunk gains to Luther Burden and Colston Loveland. D’Andre Swift found paydirt twice, eclipsing 1,000 rush yards in the process. His 2nd TD knotted the game at 35. The Bears took a 38-35 lead in the the 4th quarter on a Cairo Santos field goal. The 49ers answered with a Jajuan Jennings TD, giving Caleb a chance to win it with 2 minutes remaining. Near the 49ers end zone, Caleb had just 4 seconds left to win the game, but a final pass attempt came up just short. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr., with appearances from former Bears Lance Briggs and Jerry Azumah and Adam Jahns reporting live from Levi’s Stadium on a debilitating CHGO Bears Postgame Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are your NFC North Division Champions! Following the Green Bay Packers NFL Week 17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Bears have officially taken the North. Will they never give it back as Ryan Poles professed after being introduced as the Bears GM in 2022? Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. react to the Bears first division title since 2018 on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears went from worst to first in the NFC North. The Lions went from First to Worst after falling to the Vikings in Minnesota on Christmas Day. The Vikings also went from 14 wins to out of the playoffs in only a year. How did Ben Johnson flip the switch in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL? Joining the show once again is legendary Bears Beat writer, Mark Potash to talk about the improbable turnaround for the Chicago Bears. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs as we take you into a big weekend on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have won 6 games this season when trailing in the final 2 minutes of the game. SIX!!! In the Green Bay game alone, there were probably 8 moments you can point to that caused the Midway Miracle to happen for the Bears. We’re going to rank the Top 5 Miracles from the season so far to get us into the Christmas Spirit! Join Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Greg Braggs Jr as we have some fun on a Xmas Eve Special on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are still riding high after their thrilling victory over the Green Bay Packers in NFL Week 16. Now Ben Johnson and the Chicago bears shift their focus to their Week 17 opponent, the San Francisco 49ers. Johnson spoke at Halas Hall on Tuesday about the challenges that Kyle Shanahan will present to the Bears. Plus, Bears Pro Bowlers have been announced! Among them was Safety Kevin Byard, who was also the recipient of the Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award. Drew Dalman and Joe Thuney join him on the NFC roster, but who was snubbed? Could Nahshon Wright be a First-Team All-Pro despite not making the roster? Adam Hoge report from Halas Hall. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have punched their ticket to the playoffs! Compliments of a memorable win at Solder Field over their hated rivals in Green Bay along with a little assistance from a familiar foe in Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. Now Ben Johnson and company look to see how high a seed they can get in the NFC and draw their road map to a Super Bowl! Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we continue to celebrate one of the biggest weekends in Bears history! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears have clinched a playoff berth! To celebrate, we have a jam-packed show including Bears Tight End Cole Kmet! How has Caleb Williams become ‘The Iceman’ this season, leading the team to 6 game-winning drives in the 4th quarter and overtime? Hoge breaks down his most recent feat against the Green Bay Packers with his QB Report Card. Later, the Professor Lance Briggs has some grades of his own for the offense, defense, special teams and coaching. Cole Kmet joins to share his emotions on making the playoffs. IOs this just the beginning for the Bears? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., Lance Briggs on Cole Kmet on the CHGO Bears Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Detroit Lions’ loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Week 16, the Chicago Bears have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since the 2020 season! From this point on, the Bears’ focus becomes winning the division and positioning themselves for home field advantage in the NFL Playoffs. How far can this team go?! Was the win against the Green Bay Packers the spark that the Bears needed for a deep postseason run? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. as they react to the great news on the CHGO Bears Emergency Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears pulled off a MIRACLE in the closing seconds against the Green Bay Packers Saturday night! Trailing 16-3 late in the 4th quarter, Cairo Santos drilled a field goal that was followed immediately by an onside kick recovery. Facing a 4th&4 from the 6-yard line, Caleb Williams connected with Jahdae Walker on a game-tying touchdown with just 24 seconds remaining! The game went to overtime. In the extra period, the Bears got THE STOP on 4th down to get the ball with a chance to win. On that possession, Caleb Williams connected with DJ Moore on a 46-yard TD to down the Packers! Postgame coverage of the Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers Week 16 matchup in the NFL featuring former Chicago Bears LAnce Briggs and Jerry Azumah, hosted by Greg Braggs Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears pulled off a MIRACLE in the closing seconds against the Green Bay Packers Saturday night! Trailing 16-3 late in the 4th quarter, Cairo Santos drilled a field goal that was followed immediately by an onside kick recovery. Facing a 4th&4 from the 6-yard line, Caleb Williams connected with Jahdae Walker on a game-tying touchdown with just 24 seconds remaining! The game went to overtime. In the extra period, the Bears got THE STOP on 4th down to get the ball with a chance to win. On that possession, Caleb Williams connected with DJ Moore on a 46-yard TD to down the Packers! Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. with appearances from former Chicago Bears Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah and Corey Wootton with Adam Jahns reporting live from Soldier Field on the CRAZIEST CHGO Bears Postgame Show of the season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Green Bay Packers for the 2nd time in 3 weeks, this time in Soldier Field. Joining the show once again is Former Bears FB and current sideline reporter for ESPN 1000, Jason McKie! We’ll get the insights from someone on the sidelines and close to the beat for the Chicago Bears. Jump in with Lance Briggs, Jerry Azumah, and Greg Braggs Jr as we get you set for Bears vs Packers on the Brick x Brick Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are just two days away from the highly-anticipated rematch against the Green Bay Packers. With the playoffs on the line, Ben Johnson goes through final preparations knowing that the NFC North division title could be clinched this weekend. Adam Jahns joins from Halas Hall with updates from the head coach. Plus, we have our latest update on the potential next Bears stadium. Is Northwest Indiana now an option or is it just a leverage play for Kevin Warren? X’s and Hoge’s is back this week with a look at part 2 of the rivalry. And former NFL QB and current analyst for Westwood One Ryan Leaf joins the show to give his take on Caleb Williams’ progress in Year 2. Join Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dennis Allen has had a lot on his plate all season long creating a pass rush while the defense dealt with multiple injuries. Allen has been an enormous asset for Ben Johnson. One player that Allen is directly responsible for is D’Marco Jackson who is the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Adam Hoge is at Halas Hall with questions for Allen on Jackson and the defense. Meanwhile, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. have their 5 biggest surprises from 2025 that has helped the Bears to first place in the NFC North. Carman, Braggs and Hoge at Halas host the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s Packers week and a busy day at Halas Hall as a confident group of Chicago Bears spoke at the podium. Caleb Williams is “pretty damn sure” he can make good plays against the Green Bay Packers while Grady Jarrett wants Soldier Field to be “shaking” on Saturday night. Adam Hoge reveals his report card for Caleb’s performance against the Cleveland Browns. Was this his best performance yet? Later, QB guru Tim Jenkins joins the show to give his take on how Caleb has progressed this season. Can his late-season ascension vault the team into a deep playoff run? Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bears are back atop the NFC North after a blowout Bears win vs the Cleveland Browns along with a loss from the Packers vs the Broncos. Now, the 2 teams square off once again for the 2nd time in 3 weeks to fight for the top of the NFC North. Can the Bears take down the Packers this time? Join Greg Braggs Jr, Adam Rank, Phil Ottochian and Shayne Marsaw as we look back on the 10th win of the season and look ahead to the biggest game in years on CHGO Bears After Dark!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.