Sean Hammond

Why did Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson go shirtless? ‘Any time you get a chance to feed a city, you want to do it.’ Speaking for the first time since his shirtless celebration, Ben Johnson called it a “spur of the moment” decision and said he wanted to bring the city of Chicago some excitement.

Why did Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson go shirtless? ‘Any time you get a chance to feed a city, you want to do it.’

On the coach who has galvanized the Bears, and who has galvanized Bears fans.

Ben Johnson was asked about the Bears being the No. 1 seed in the NFC right now. He said it means nothing with five games remaining.

"We have not been guaranteed a spot in the tournament yet," Johnson said.

"It's a big week. We know how important this rivalry is." -Ben Johnson on his first matchup with Green Bay

Bears coach Ben Johnson on ripping his shirt off: "That was a spur of the moment deal, I guess. But I figured the sooner the better because I'm not in the weight room very much anymore."

Following Carolina’s win over the Rams, the Chicago Bears are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

Chicago Bears D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were ‘electric’ as they combined for 255 rushing yards The Chicago Bears running back duo had the first dual 100-yard performances since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey in 1985.

First Bears teammates to run for 100 yards in the same game since Walter Payton and Matt Suhey in 1985?

“It’s an honor to even be in that company in the same sentence,” Kyle Monangai said.

@philthompsontrib.bsky.social has the story on a historic effort.

‘He went and got it’: How Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright stole the ball from Jalen Hurts on the Tush Push The Eagles appeared poised to take the lead. They lined up for their famed Tush Push play. Then Bears CB Nahshon Wright made a game-changing play.

The Tush Push is about brute strength. It’s about the big boys up front. It’s about some of the strongest men in pro sports pushing each other in a battle of wills.

The cornerbacks? They’re almost an afterthought.

Then Nahshon Wright made a play.

‘He went and got it’: How Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright stole the ball from Jalen Hurts on the Tush Push The Eagles appeared poised to take the lead. They lined up for their famed Tush Push play. Then Bears CB Nahshon Wright made a game-changing play.

Nahshon Wright didn’t spend much time thinking about or preparing for the Philadelphia Eagles’ famed Tush Push play.

Like, as in none.

“I mean, the Tush Push, honestly, I didn’t look at it at all,” Wright said.

On Friday, he made a huge play.

Wieners Circle promises free hot dogs after Ben Johnson rips off his shirt following Chicago Bears win After Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson’s shirtless celebration, The Wieners Circle on the North Side said it once again will be giving out free hot dogs Tuesday.

Get ready for more free hot dogs, Chicago.

Ben Johnson delivered.

After Johnson's shirtless celebration, The Wieners Circle said it once again will be giving out free hot dogs Tuesday.

@seanhammond.bsky.social's story.

Kyl Monangai's first reaction after learning the team rushed for 281 yards?

"Man, 19 away from 300."

He wanted more.

Kevin Byard on what this win over Philly means: "It really confirms to us what we knew that we were. We know we’re a really good team, but we just gotta continue to prove it each and every week."

FINAL: Bears 24, Eagles 15.

The Chicago Bears are 9-3 and just beat the defending Super Bowl champions.

D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai each topped 100 rushing yards. First time two Bears teammates did that since 1985.

TOUCHDOWN: A.J. Brown scores again. The Eagles go for two and don't get it.

Bears 24, Eagles 15. 3:10 to go.

With 6:19 remaining, Eagles fans are heading to the exits.

The Bears lead 24-9.

TOUCHDOWN: Cole Kmet slips open down field off play action and Caleb Williams lofts one perfectly to him.

The Bears go up by two touchdowns.

After the takeaway on the Tush Push, the Bears ran the ball on 9 of 12 plays on the following possession. They went 87 yards and overcame a false start penalty.

Kyle Monangai capped it off with a touchdown.

TOUCHDOWN: Kyle Monangai punches it in. The Bears run game comes through again. Cairo Santos' extra point makes it an eight-point game.

Bears 17, Eagles 9. 12:49 4Q

Bears DT Andrew Billings heads to the locker room with an apparent injury.

The Chicago Bears run game is averaging 7.5 yards per carry in this game. Now over 200 yards.

FUMBLE: Jalen Hurts loses the football on the Tush Push on third-and-1 in the red zone. Nahshon Wright recovered the fumble.

INTERCEPTION: Jalyx Hunt picks off Caleb Williams as Williams turned back and looked to toss one to the running back. Hunt got his hands up and pulled it in near the line of scrimmage.

This feels like a pretty big possession for the Bears offense. Need an answer after the A.J. Brown touchdown gets the crowd on its feet.

TOUCHDOWN: A.J. Brown goes up and gets it with Nahshon Wright in coverage. Pretty impressive play from A.J. Brown.

Bears can't cash in on Byard's INT. Eagles move quickly the other way.

Eagles miss the PAT.

Bears 10, Eagles 9. 8:05 3Q

INTERCEPTION: Kevin Byard reads it all the way and makes a diving effort for his sixth interception of the season.

There's a big turnover for the Bears D.

Eagles DT Jalen Carter gets the sack after Nolan Smith blows by Bears OT Ozzy Trapilo but misses the initial opportunity for a sack.

Bears forced to punt.

Jaylon Johnson with a PBU on third down. Kyler Gordon played a snap at outside corner. Bears have used their dime package several times with Johnson, Gordon, Wright, Gardner-Johnson and both safeties on the field.

The Bears run game was doing work yet again on that drive...

Then at the 12-yard line Caleb Williams throws three consecutive incompletions. Bears settle for a field goal. Cairo Santos knocks a short one through.

Bears 10, Eagles 3. 6:44 2Q

Bears defense catches a break. There was some confusion in the secondary on third down but Jalen Hurts' throw to DeVonta Smith is off the mark.

The Eagles settle for a field goal.

Bears 7, Eagles 3. 13:04 2Q

The Bears are averaging 6.5 yards per carry on 13 runs to start this game. Offensive line is playing at a high level right now.

TOUCHDOWN: D'Andre Swift follows his blockers into the end zone for an easy touchdown.

The Bears run game gashed the Eagles D on that possession.

Bears 7, Eagles 0. 1:31 1Q