We've reached the unofficial halfway point of the Chicago Bears' 2026 season, and what a first half it's been.
After dismantling the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 to earn their sixth win of the season, the Bears are suddenly an NFC favorite for the Super Bowl. But it wasn't exactly a smooth ride to get here.
Caleb Williams missed three games with a hamstring injury. Chicago was humiliated by the Green Bay Packers. The defense struggled before finding its footing; all before general manager Ryan Poles made one of the boldest trades in franchise history.
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