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Bears Assess Playoff Chances Amid Injury Challenges
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- The Chicago Bears are evaluating performance during a bye week to boost playoff contention.
- Head coach Ben Johnson plans lighter practices and deeper assessments with the staff.
- Bears’ offense struggles, averaging 2.7 yards per rush, while Theo Benedet and Ozzy Trapilo showed promise in Raiders win.
- Injuries constrain the lineup, with Kyler Gordon's return hoped and Jaylon Johnson undergoing surgery.
