Take The North

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote caught up with each other after the Bears' 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football. How impressed were they by reserve quarterback Case Keenum?!?

Well, we're not sure anyone saw that one coming! The Bears beat the Eagles, 27-7, on Monday Night Football behind a great performance from third-string quarterback Case Keenum! Mark Grote is joined by Dan McNeil to react to what we witnessed. We also hear from Dan Wiederer, who caught up with Grote for a quick chat after the game. This was quite an impressive win for head coach Ben Johnson and his team.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' likely starting quarterback against the Eagles. Can Case Keenum find the fountain of youth for the game?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict the winner of the Bears' matchup against the Eagles in Week 3 at Soldier Field.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote turn their attention to the Eagles defense. What makes a defense coordinated by Vic Fangio so hard to face?

It's looking more and more like Bears third-string quarterback Case Keenum will be the starter against the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down everything they know. What type of game plan could head coach Ben Johnson dial up for the 38-year-old Keenum? And what challenge will Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's unit present? Also, the Bears have a new long snapper. What went so wrong in the first two weeks that forced the Bears to make a change?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss left tackle Ozzy Trapilo's continued progress as he seems to be extremely close to suiting up for a game. His injury recovery has been remarkable!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear how confident Bears head coach Ben Johnson is in reserve quarterback Case Keenum, who could start against the Eagles on Monday.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the challenge the Bears will have against the Eagles on Monday as they likely turn to their third-string quarterback.

The Bears' quarterback situation for Week 3 is suddenly murky. Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent is in concussion protocol, which means third-stringer Case Keenum could be the starter against the Eagles. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote walk through everything they know. How much faith do the Bears have in Keenum if he has to start? Also in this episode, left tackle Ozzy Trapilo continues to make remarkable progress as he rehabs from his knee injury. When does he think he will be ready to play in a game?

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss the faith the Bears have in backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to run their offense effectively while starter Caleb Williams is out.

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic break down Bears head coach Ben Johnson's comments about the final three plays the team ran in the red zone in the closing seconds of a 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

Dan Wiederer, Mark Grote and Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic discuss the latest news on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' hamstring injury.

The Bears got good news when it comes to quarterback Caleb Williams, who left the game against the Vikings on Sunday with a hamstring injury. Williams didn't suffer a severe injury and is considered "week-to-week," head coach Ben Johnson said. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to talk through all that we know. When will we see Williams play again?

Our guy Dan Wiederer joined his co-host Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi on 104.3 The Score in Chicago to react to the latest news about quarterback Caleb Williams' hamstring injury. It appears Williams has avoided a serious setback.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the non-Caleb Williams factors in the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. There were many unforced errors for Chicago.

The Bears lost a disastrous home game to the Vikings, 9-3, on Sunday. To make matters worse, quarterback Caleb Williams left the game with a hamstring injury. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote offer their thoughts on a horrible day at Soldier Field.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote ponder if the Bears defense can find its footing against the Vikings in Week 2.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict the winner of the Bears-Vikings game in Week 2.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote dive into the how the Bears could be planning to attack the Vikings' blitz-heavy defense.

Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff believe it's going to be "mental war" when they face the Vikings on Sunday. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote break down the Week 2 matchup in this episode. How is Johnson trying to avoid overthinking what Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores might do? Also, the Bears defense has to be better than it was against the Panthers. What's defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's plan to improve his unit? And can we expect tight end Colston Loveland to have any catches this week?!?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss leftover topics coming out of the Bears' win in Week 1. That includes running back D'Andre Swift getting named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote listen to Bears head coach Ben Johnson explain how he's getting ready for the challenge that is Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the discourse about how to grade Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against the Panthers.

The focus up at Halas Hall has shifted to the Vikings, the Bears opponent in Week 2. Of course, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote are still marveling at that 59-point explosion by the Bears offense against the Panthers. What more can we expect against the Vikings? It will be a different test, as Vikings defense coordinator Brian Flores has a tough scheme to diagnose. How is Bears head coach Ben Johnson preparing for that test? Also in this episode, Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner had interesting perspective about grading quarterbacks after Pro Football Focus didn't have the best grade for quarterback Caleb Williams' performance against Carolina.

Dan Weiderer and guest Alec Lewis of The Athletic discuss the marquee matchup that will be Bears head coach Ben Johnson facing Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores on Sunday.

As we turn the page to Week 2, Dan Wiederer is joined by Alec Lewis, who covers the Vikings for The Athletic. The guys reflect on the Bears and Vikings both earning wins in Week 1 before turning their attention to the marquee matchup of Chicago head coach Ben Johnson's explosive offense against Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores' dangerous unit. Which coach will gain the edge in this game? Also, what's going on with the Vikings' quarterback situation?

Our own Dan Wiederer joined his co-host Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi on 104.3 The Score in Chicago the day after the Bears' 59-37 win over the Panthers in their season opener. How high is the ceiling for this Bears offense?!?

The Bears went into Carolina and beat the Panthers, 59-37! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote catch their collective breath enough to talk through what we witnessed. The Bears put up 552 yards of offense and still felt like they left some points on the field.

In this extra special episode, Dan Wiederer is joined by former All-Pro offensive tackle Terron Armstead! He spent some of the offseason with Bears left tackle Braxton Jones and got to spend time with the full team at training camp. Armstead tells us why he's excited for the direction the Bears are headed in.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote examine the matchup of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in Week 1 of the new NFL season.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest injury report from Halas Hall. Do we feel good about receiver Rome Odunze playing against the Panthers? Also, left tackle Ozzy Trapilo continues to make remarkable progress as he recovers from his knee injury.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict who will win the Bears-Panthers matchup in Week 1 of the NFL season.

It's time for our first game preview episode of the 2026 season! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring you a full preview of Bears-Panthers. What's the latest on the injury front? Will receiver Rome Odunze be good to go against Carolina? And left tackle Ozzy Trapilo continues to make remarkable progress as he recovers from his knee injury. In our first game spotlight of the season, all eyes are on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Will we see him take the next steps in his career? We also have our three things to watch during the game and predictions!

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict what the Bears' record will be this season. Will they improve on their 11 wins from 2025?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict which team will win the NFC North in 2026. Do we believe the Bears will repeat as division champions?

It's time for one of our favorite annual episodes! Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote predict in a wide variety of ways how they believe the upcoming Bears season will unfold! The guys offer their thoughts on the Bears' record, team MVP, breakout player, most disappointing player, division winner and more!

Joe Person of The Athletics explains for Dan Wiederer how the Panthers defense could have improved since 2025. Do the Panthers match up well with the Bears?

Dan Wiederer and guest Joe Person of The Athletic discuss Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's progress as the Bears prepare to face him in Week 1 of the NFL season.

Our own Dan Wiederer joined David Haugh and Jarrett Payton on 104.3 The Score in Chicago as the Bears prepare to face the Panthers in Week 1 of the NFL season. What types of threat do the Panthers present?

It's game week! The Bears take on the Panthers to begin the regular season, so Dan Wiederer brings in writer Joe Person, who covers the Panthers for The Athletic. He discusses the expectations for Carolina, which won the NFC South in 2025 despite having a losing record. How much is quarterback Bryce Young improving? And how does Person think the Panthers could beat the Bears?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear former Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer's comments on current Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams from his interview on 104.3 The Score in Chicago.