Chicago Bears edge rusher Austin Booker defends one of two sack attempts that were penalized Saturday against the Green Bay Packers: “The second one could definitely go both ways.”

The Bears have Christmas Day off before returning to the practice field in preparation for the 49ers, which is a challenge for a Bears team eyeing a division crown.

The Chicago Bears have arrived as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, according to ESPN's latest NFL power rankings.

On their potential final play of the game, very similar to their Week 14 matchup, Caleb Williams had a chance to tie the game up and did just that. Facing a fourth-and-4, Williams found rookie Jahdae Walker who hauled in his second career catch and scored on a 6-yard touchdown pass.

With Saturday night’s incredible 22-16 comeback overtime victory over the Packers, the Bears (11-4) extended their lead atop the NFC North to a game-and-a-half over Green Bay (9-5-1) with two contests remaining.

The Chicago Bears have expanded their search for a new stadium site beyond the state of Illinois. In a letter sent to fans Wednesday, Bears president Kevin Warren said Northwest Indiana is among the locations the franchise will explore to build a new domed stadium.

Portillo's is about to launch their new "comeback sauce," in honor of the Bears having so many 4th quarter comebacks this season.

The Chicago Bears could have two critical players back by Sunday in San Francisco, while the 49ers may be down one of their top performers.