Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Gene Chamberlain has covered the Chicago Bears full time as a beat writer since 1994 and prior to this on a part-time basis for 10 years. He covered the Bears as a beat writer for Suburban Chicago Newspapers, the Daily Southtown, Copley News Service and has been a contributor for the Daily Herald, the Associated Press, Bear Report, CBS Sports.com and The Sporting News. He also has worked a prep sports writer for Tribune Newspapers and Sun-Times newspapers.

Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson takes the field prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Olamide Zaccheaus' 8-yard TD catch draws the Bears within 27-22 and a two-point conversion set up the dramatic conclusion.

DJ Moore celebrates the win after his TD catch supplied the points needed for a 31-27 victory over Green Bay.

Jaylon Jones celebrates aas Brandon McManus' fourth-quarter 44-yard field goal sails wide.

Colston Loveland hauls in a pass in tight quarters during the second half of Saturday's 31-27 Bears win over Green Bay.

The Bears QB says it's not the way they prefer but at this point no one is going to complain about comebacks as they rallied from 18 down to win 31-27 over Green Bay.

Packers offensive lineman Zach Tom is a big force on the Green Bay offensive line but won't be available for the playoff game Saturday.

Inactives: Green Bay tackle Zach Tom is out for Saturday's game as an inactive after he had been listed as questionable due to a knee injury.

Kyler Gordon's return for the playoffs appears to be exactly what the Bears need against Green Bay with C.J. Gardner-Johnson out.

Provided he makes it past warmups, Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon has the official status needed to return as he has been removed from IR.

Kevin Byard turns upfield after making his seventh interception of the season Sunday against Detroit.

It's Kevin Byard's third All-Pro honor but the future for both the veteran and the Bears at this position looks murky at best.

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle B.J. Raji scores on a pick-6 as Bears QB Caleb Hanie tries for the tackle in the 2010 NFC Championship Game.

Listing the top 10 Bears and Packers finishes based on conclusions and consequences, with a possible addition to the group coming Saturday night.

Josh Blackwell celebrates the recovery of an onside kick that led to the tying points in the Bears' 22-16 overtime win over Green Bay.

How the position groups match up and other pertinent factors, with a prediction on the winner in Saturday night's playoff game between NFC North rivals.

D'Andre Swift bolts to the outside for a good gain against the Packers in a 22-16 Bears overtime victory.

Analysis: Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams and the Bears lack playoff experience but have enough winning experience to beat Green Bay one of two different ways.

Luther Burden cuts inside the blocking on an end-around against the Packers at Lambeau Field.

There are several personnel advantages coach Ben Johnson has on either side of the football and they need to be exploited with solid, basic football.

Montez Sweat puts the rush on as Jordan Morgan attempts to block for Packers QB Jordan Love early in the Bears' Week 16 win.

The injury report says questionable for Green Bay's best blocker but it's not a positive situation as they head toward gametime.

The dramatic overtime close to the last Bears and Packers game with DJ Moore winning it on a 46-yarder.

His TD catch made the Bears' division title possible and now DJ Moore puts aside his cheese grater hat to take part in his first playoff game.

Kyler Gordon is questionable for the playoff game but has had a full practice.

Bears injury report: Although Kyler Gordon is deemed questionable, he's trending toward a return but there is reason for concern at the position.

The Bears were one of the most penalized teams and benefited the least in penalty yards during this season.

The referee for Saturday night headed a crew notorious in the NFL for penalty flags but the Bears' coach has good reasons for not being concerned about the situation.

Gene Chamberlain

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Plenty of questions about Bears depth for next playoff round

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The good, the bad, and the ugly of heart-stopping Bears playoff win

What the Bears said about chippy play and big talk by Packers

Bears and Caleb Williams become legendary with rally past Packers

Bears will miss out on facing top Green Bay offensive lineman

Bears give official go-ahead to Kyler Gordon's return from IR

Kevin Byard's All-Pro honor underscores awkward Bears situation

Top 10 Bears and Packers finishes supply a legacy of thrills

Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers wild-card game: Who wins and why

The two paths Bears can take for a playoff win over the Packers

Matchup edges dictate Bears quit messing around against the Packers

Montez Sweat and Bears edge rushers could benefit from Packers injury

Even Green Bay fans can't begrudge DJ Moore his 'grate' moment

Kyler Gordon's return likely and the Bears will need him Saturday

Should Bears and Ben Johnson worry about the 'zebras' for playoffs?