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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.

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Bears embodying Ben Johnson's 'no block, no rock' mantra

It’s clear that Bears receivers have fully embraced coach Ben Johnson’s “no block, no rock” philosophy that incentivizes their downfield blocking. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

CHICAGO BEARSBears Players Have Bought into Ben Johnson's 'No block, no rock' mantra - Yahoo Sports

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Bears vs. Vikings Injury Report: Darnell Wright DNP, Swift Limited

As the Chicago Bears prepare for their second regular season game of the year against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the first official team injury reports for week two have been released. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

WCGRyan DrosteChicago Bears injury report: D'Andre Swift limited, Darnell Wright out - NBC 5 Chicago

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Bears Bits: Slime Time, Eyes on Minnesota, Defensive Thoughts, More

Chicago have been receiving their flowers all week for their Week 1 performances, and today was no different. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

BLEACHER NATIONPatrick K. Flowers

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All-Pro right tackle Darnell Wright (knee) misses Bears practice - Audacy

All-Pro right tackle Darnell Wright (knee) misses Bears practice Audacy Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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Bears’ $110 Million Starter Suffers New Injury Before Vikings Game - heavy.com

Bears’ $110 Million Starter Suffers New Injury Before Vikings Game heavy.com Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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Where the Chicago Bears rank in power rankings in Week 2 - Yahoo Sports

Where the Chicago Bears rank in power rankings in Week 2 Yahoo Sports Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

GOOGLE NEWSWhere Chicago Bears rank in FOX Sports' Week 2 power rankings - Bears Wire

NEWS3h

Bears’ Caleb Williams wins FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week - Windy City Gridiron

Bears’ Caleb Williams wins FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week Windy City Gridiron Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

GOOGLE NEWSCaleb Williams Named FedEx Air and Ground NFL Player of the Week - Bleacher Nation

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Bears’ Caleb Williams wins FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week

Fresh off Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift winning the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award (and the NVP!) for his big game against the Carolina Panthers, the Bears have another award winner. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

WCGLester A. Wiltfong Jr.Caleb Williams Named FedEx Air and Ground NFL Player of the Week - Bleacher Nation

INJURIES3h

Chicago Bears Injury Report: Darnell Wright Missed Practice

The first Chicago Bears injury report of the week is here. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

BLEACHER NATIONLuis C. Medina

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Chicago Bears injury report: D'Andre Swift limited, Darnell Wright out - NBC 5 Chicago

Chicago Bears injury report: D'Andre Swift limited, Darnell Wright out NBC 5 Chicago Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Darnell Wright Among New Additions to Bears' Injury Report - Sports Illustrated

D'Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Darnell Wright Among New Additions to Bears' Injury Report Sports Illustrated Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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Gimme him: One player the Bears would steal from the Vikings - bearswire.usatoday.com

Gimme him: One player the Bears would steal from the Vikings bearswire.usatoday.com Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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GAME DAY4h

BEARS SQUAD SHOW: What we LEARNED about the Chicago Bears & Caleb Williams after week 1! - wtsp.com

BEARS SQUAD SHOW: What we LEARNED about the Chicago Bears & Caleb Williams after week 1! Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

GOOGLE NEWSWhat we learned about Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears in NFL Week 1 - Yahoo Sports

INJURIES4h

Bears report: Tackle Darnell Wright sits out with knee injury - Chicago Sun-Times

Bears report: Tackle Darnell Wright sits out with knee injury Chicago Sun-Times Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

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Darnell Wright, D'Andre Swift land on Bears' Wednesday injury report - bearswire.usatoday.com

Darnell Wright, D'Andre Swift land on Bears' Wednesday injury report bearswire.usatoday.com Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.

GOOGLE NEWSChicago Bears injury report: D'Andre Swift limited, Darnell Wright out - NBC 5 Chicago

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Brad Biggs@BradBiggs6h

After 59 points in the opener, Ben Johnson cut off a question about the #Bears offense perhaps having to guard against ... "We haven't put up any points this week."

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Kevin Fishbain@kfishbain2h

Charles "Peanut" Tillman will be the Bears' honorary captain on Sunday, and Jim Cornelison (@Anthem_Singer) will perform the national anthem.

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Courtney Cronin@CourtneyRCronin7h

Ben Johnson quickly shuts down the idea that he'll have to keep things in perspective with his offense after scoring 59 points vs. Panthers: "We haven't scored any points this week."

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Courtney Cronin@CourtneyRCronin6h

Brian Flores' blitz-happy tendencies are hard to predict. In Week 1 last season, the Vikings blitzed Caleb Williams on 37.2% of his dropbacks (6-13, 36 yds, TD, 2.8 ypa). In Week 11, Minnesota blitzed on 66.7% of dropbacks (11-21, 126 yds, 6.0 ypa). How do you game plan for

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Dan Wiederer@danwiederer7h

Ben Johnson oozes respect for Brian Flores and the Vikings defense. Started today's presser by lauding the volume of pressure they use, the mixes of coverages they deploy and their ability to go after the football. "A lot of time, effort, energy goes into your preparation over

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Dan Wiederer@danwiederer11h

“Each week, you try to find a weakness in the armor and look to attack it.” In a familiar showdown, Ben Johnson and Brian Flores will size each other up all week and be ready to adapt on game day. Great look at Bears-Vikings from @alec_lewis … https://t.co/XuqMYUDQC2

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Courtney Cronin@CourtneyRCronin8h

D’Andre Swift is the NFC offensive player of the week after his career high 3 TDs and 124 rushing yards in the Bears’ win at Carolina. Second career OPOY award for Swift. His last came during his lone season in Philadelphia.

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Courtney Cronin@CourtneyRCronin11h

'No block, no rock’ isn’t just a catchy phrase emphasized in a Ben Johnson offense. It’s a mindset that requires deliberate execution by embracing the selfless, physical aspects of playing a skill position that don’t show up on a box score. It requires buy in, and there's

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Adam Jahns@adamjahns4h

Bears right tackle Darnell Wright didn't practice today because of a knee injury.

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Dan Wiederer@danwiederer6h

Ben Johnson's surface-level review of a sloppy defensive performance Sunday in Carolina: "I thought certain guys played really well. But just as a collective, we probably didn't have as many winning performances as we need to play championship-level defense."

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Jason Lieser@JasonLieser7h

Is Bears coach Ben Johnson concerned his offense will get ahead of itself after scoring 59 points in the opener? "We haven't scored any points this week." Next question.

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Chicago Bears@ChicagoBears4h

Real Bears Fans Wear Pink shirts are back for a 19th season! All proceeds benefit Chicagoland breast cancer patients & their families.

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Larry Mayer@LarryMayer4h

Bears QB Caleb Williams speaks to media in advance of Sunday’s home opener versus Vikings. https://t.co/IsunLZvfjk

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Chris Emma@ChrisEmma17h

Ben Johnson on the mindset after the Bears hung up 59 on the scoreboard last Sunday: “We haven’t put up any points this week.”

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Brad Biggs@BradBiggs4h

#Bears RT Darnell Wright (knee) did not practice today.

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Zack Pearson@Zack_Pearson7h

Ben Johnson was asked about scoring 59 points in Week 1, and he quickly fired back with "We haven't put up any points this week." Complete focus on Week 2. #Bears

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Nicholas Moreano@NicholasMoreano7h

"We haven't put up any points this week." -- Bears head coach Ben Johnson on if he has to guard against his players feeling good about putting up 59 points in Week 1

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Larry Mayer@LarryMayer7h

Bears coach Ben Johnson speaks to the media in advance of Sunday’s home opener versus Vikings. https://t.co/tNuYHkCNpP

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Adam Jahns@adamjahns10h

HOGE & JAHNS | Presented by @Old_National - @adamamin joins the show after calling the Bears' win in Week 1 (and their preseason) - Some numbers to think about And so much more. 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 LIVE AT 9 AM CT on YOUTUBE https://t.co/VqrJ4mSmoy

Jason Lieser@JasonLieser3h

“As soon as I hit that, I was like, ‘I f***ing got him, I know it.’” Bears punter Tory Taylor explains his “banana ball” punt that led to the Panthers’ Jimmy Horn muffing the catch and the Bears recovering. https://t.co/QdyOCISOyA

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Jason Lieser@JasonLieser3h

“I’m not intentionally going there to hit a s*** punt, am I? But sometimes, Mother Nature is going to win.” Bears P Tory Taylor explains the nightmare that is punting in Soldier Field’s wind swirl— https://t.co/adPZt3wkfg

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Brad Biggs@BradBiggs7h

D'Andre Swift's 124 yards and 3 touchdowns were good for NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after the #Bears 59-37 victory. Swift is Chicago's first running back to win the honor since Jordan Howard in Week of the 2016 season (153 yards, 1 TD in win over Minnesota).

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Brad Biggs@BradBiggs11h

59-37 will create strong reactions & questions. 📬Was I dreaming? 📬Kalif Raymond a surprise? 📬34 ppg as a prediction? 📬Go for 2 at the end? And much more - including questions for the defense - in #Bears Mailbag. https://t.co/e3bugzLnzl

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Sean Hammond@sean_hammond3h

What's the potential for the Bears offense? Caleb Williams: “Scoring every drive is our mindset. That’s the potential of us."

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Wed, Sep 16COACH COMMENTREPORTED
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.
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Wed, Sep 16INJURYREPORTED
Chicago Bears injury report: D'Andre Swift limited, Darnell Wright out - NBC 5 Chicago
Chicago Bears injury report: D'Andre Swift limited, Darnell Wright out NBC 5 Chicago Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Wed, Sep 16CONTRACTREPORTED
The Chicago Bears got a GREAT deal on the D'andre Swift contract extension - Yahoo Sports
Chicago got a GREAT deal on the D'andre Swift contract extension Yahoo Sports Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Wed, Sep 16INJURYREPORTED
Vikings’ Jordan Mason Heading to IR, Will Miss Bears Matchup on Sunday
Chicago will not have to account for Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason this week. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Wed, Sep 16GAME PERFORMANCEREPORTED
Caleb Williams Climbs QB Rankings After Week 1 Performance
There was a lot of fuss this week over Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ unflattering PFF grade after a Week 1 performance in Carolina that saw him throw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and rush for 65 yards and two more scores. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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Wed, Sep 16CONTRACTREPORTED
It Turns Out D’Andre Swift Signed An *EXTREMELY* Team-Friendly Deal
It looks like Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift signed a ridiculously team-friendly extension. Whiskey Ditka is pointing readers to the original reporting, not republishing it.
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