Khari Thompson

Khari Thompson

Joined: Nov 11, 2025

Khari Thompson is a veteran journalist with bylines in NPR, USA TODAY, and others. He’s been covering the Chicago Bears since 2016 for a variety of outlets and served as a New England Patriots beat reporter for Boston.com and WEEI 93.7 FM. When he’s not writing about football, he still enjoys playing it.

Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass against Los Angeles Rams defensive end Kobie Turner (91) during the third quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and wide receiver DJ Moore (2) react after hooking up on the eventually game winning touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks on against the Los Angeles Rams during overtime of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) runs with the ball against Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) after intercepting a pass thrown by quarterback Caleb Williams (not pictured) during the first quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFC Divisional Round game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The impending free agent safety believes the future is bright in Chicago going forward because of their quarterback.

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) fires up the crowd after a penalty call against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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Did the Bears safety do enough to ensure he'll stay in town?

Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Rams safety Kam Curl (3) tackles and upends Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) during the second quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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We need to have some conversations about Rome Odunze--and DJ Moore.

Jan 18, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Rams placekicker Harrison Mevis (92) reacts with punter Ethan Evans (42) and tight end Davis Allen (87) after kicking the game-winning forty-two yard field goal against the Chicago Bears during overtime of an NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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The Bears’ luck finally ran out in the playoffs, despite a lot of surprising breaks going their way.

Nov 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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The No. 10 overall pick finished 2025 at the top of his class—the whole class.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Bears 28-21.
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Watch all the way to the end if you want to get even more hyped.

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs after the catch for a first down as Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams (33) defends during the second half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The rookie running back’s water bottle gaff was caught in 4k, as was Luther Burden’s reaction to it.

Nov 23, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

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The former Steelers defensive back has seen more than enough to jump on the Bears quarterback’s bandwagon.

Sep 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Seriously…can we get over the pearl-clutching on this?

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs runs after the catch as Green Bay Packers defensive end Kingsley Enagbare (55) defends during the second half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Johnson’s schemes have helped the run game’s success skyrocket in 2025, thanks to some new wrinkles.

Nov 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of stadium crew clearing snow prior to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images

The former Packers star receiver didn’t brush off the elements as a factor in this weekend’s game against the Bears.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (98) celebrates during the first half of the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025.

The mock also suggests another hint of what PFF thinks will happen in the Divisional Round next weekend.