A nice, stress-free win for the Chicago Bears. In the fourth coldest game in Soldier Field history, the Bears dominated from start to finish against a lowly Cleveland Browns team that has fallen to 3-11. The Bears, on the other hand, improve to 10-4, and head coach Ben Johnson becomes the third in Bears history to win ten games in his first season after George Halas in 1920 and Matt Nagy in 2018.

Offense

On the offensive side of the ball, Chicago was moving the pigskin effectively throughout the entire game. There was a healthy balance between the rushing and passing attacks as they combined for a solid 361 total yards (142 and 219, respectively). 

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden (10) celebrates a first down during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (David Banks / Imagn-Images). 

The ground game was led by running back D’Andre Swift, who totaled 95 yards and a couple of touchdowns on the day, as he picked up the slack that his running mate, Kyle Monangai, who struggled with a case of butterfingers, left behind.

Quarterback Caleb Williams looked as cool as ice in the pocket as he threw for 242 yards and a pair of touchdowns, both going to wide receiver D.J. Moore. Moore received a game ball from Johnson after the game.

The second pass, in particular, was a real beauty. The Bears were at the Browns’ 22-yard-line, just shy of the red zone. Williams rolled to his right as he kept his eyes downfield for a receiver to throw to. He proceeded to commit the cardinal sin of NFL quarterbacking.

He threw across his body.

As the ball sliced through the air, multiple Cleveland defenders waited eagerly to pluck it out. However, D.J. Moore was also there to pluck it out. He leaped high into the air and snatched the ball for an improbable score. The epitome of “No, no, no, no, YES!” 

After the game, when asked if that was an ill-advised pass, Williams simply responded, “Nah, I can make any throw.”

If there was anything negative to say about his game today, though, it would be that he didn’t show his trademark escapability as he took three sacks on the day, including one and a half to edge rusher Myles Garrett, who inches ever closer to the single-season sack record. 

Williams looked noticeably slower during the game than he had in previous weeks, although this may be due to the injury he appeared to suffer just before halftime and the fact that it was very cold. Hopefully, not too much to worry about. 

Defense

Defensively, it was a superb performance. The unit tallied another three interceptions to add to their league lead and even managed to get plenty of pressure, resulting in five sacks. 

They were facing off against rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who last week had nearly 400 total yards and four touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans (yes, they’re at the bottom of the NFL, but still). This week, Sanders was held to less than half the yards and not a single touchdown. 

Two of the sacks were generated by defensive end Austin Booker, who must’ve had a great time celebrating his 23rd birthday and getting the win. His efforts also helped hold Cleveland to just 50 yards on the ground, freezing their rushing attack solid.

The interceptions all occurred in the second half as linebacker D’Marco Jackson tipped a pass to himself for one, and defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson got another. 

Star cornerback Jaylon Johnson even got one as Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy let a pass bounce off his chest into Johnson’s lap for a pick. Jeudy must’ve been in the giving spirit. 

The defense was burned a few times by some plays that were part of the Browns’ game plan called “Isaiah, go deep!”, referring to receiver Isaiah Bond, but you can never be mad at a defense for holding a team to three points.

Special Teams

The third phase of the game got in on the action as well.

Return man Devin Duvernay had multiple returns that set up the offense in great field position. Punter Tory Taylor also downed three punts inside the twenty to make the defense’s lives easier. Teamwork makes the dream work.

Chicago Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell (39) downs a punt at the 1-yard line during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (Matt Marton / Imagn-Images). 

The only struggle was kicker Cairo Santos missing a 35-yard field goal, which likely indicates that Chicago could be looking for a change at kicker in the offseason.

The Future

All in all, these factors total out to an efficient Bears win in what is certainly their last “easy” game of the season to get to ten victories. But as Ben Johnson said in his postgame presser, “Ten is great, but it’s not enough”. 

He’s right. In an NFC Playoff Picture that looks like a warzone, Chicago will likely need at least one or two more wins to secure their spot in the postseason. 

Next week, the Bears will have a rematch against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night at Soldier Field in a game that will likely decide the division. With the Packers dropping a game to the Denver Broncos, the Bears are back in first place.

But the biggest loss for the Packers is Micah Parsons, the star edge rusher who was just confirmed today to have torn his ACL.

To put it simply, the Packers are weak. They’re hurting. If you’re the Bears? It’s time to get revenge.

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I’m going to be completely honest though, writing this month’s piece on January nineteenth, otherwise known as the eve of the presidential inauguration, it’s a little hard to find the humor.

While the more literal spring isn’t that horribly far away, we’ve got another long, cold winter ahead of us. You could benefit from knowing what is heat pump for house and why it’s essential during winter. So, while this month’s how-to guide can be used as a quick fix until the northern hemisphere shifts closer to the sun, it can hopefully also be used as something to warm your hands by until the longer winter breaks.

But let’s face it—if we’re going to get through these long, cold months, we need more than just humor; we need warmth. And not the kind of warmth that comes from layering yourself in every sweater you own, but real, reliable warmth, the kind that only a quality furnace can provide.

When winter stretches on and the wind howls outside, there’s nothing more comforting than knowing your furnace is up to the task. That’s where Climate Experts for outstanding services come in, making sure your home stays cozy and energy-efficient, even on the darkest, chilliest days. Because if we’re going to survive the next few months with our sanity intact, a dependable furnace is as essential as that first cup of coffee in the morning.

I’m getting really tired of hearing the word “snowflake,” but I have a feeling we’re going to be hearing a lot of it even when there’s zero chance of precipitation so we might as well jump right in:

1. Find what makes you happy.

I know, that’s a hefty first step, but if you can find the little things in your daily life that give you a flutter of joy or makes you smile even on the coldest days, hold on to it. For example: my plant hoard is probably going to keep growing, I’m going to try to paint more, and I’m going to be less reserved about singing along with my favorite songs.

2. Bask in whatever sunshine you can find.

That little kid that laughed at you in the grocery store, the person you saw bring food to a homeless person on your morning commute, the dogs that will gladly let you pet them. I know it’s easy to forget that there is good in the world when it seems like everything is dark and dreary, but look out for the little bits of sunshine peeking out from the clouds and soak them in.

3. Create your own sunshine.

Donate to a cause that is close to your heart, volunteer at the humane society or soup kitchen, clean out your closet and give your clothes to someone who needs them more. Don’t forget that you can be a ray of warmth for someone else!

4. Persevere 

If the grass and flowers can come back at full strength after devastating ice, snow, and frigid temperatures, so can you. Be resilient and carry on.

Good luck y’all.

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