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Bears’ Championship Hopes Rest on Defense | Chicago News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Summary
The Chicago Bears are chasing offensive fireworks with Caleb Williams and a loaded receiving corps, dreaming of 40-point games—but history says championships demand elite defense. Last year’s deep playoff run was built on turnovers and offense, not sustainability. This offseason brought minimal defensive upgrades, with key signings injured and unproven players filling starting roles. Coach Ben Johnson faces the toughest challenge yet: building a shutdown defense from scratch, because in this league, winning isn’t just about scoring—it’s about stopping everyone else too. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4a95a60f0ba2f101