NFL world reacts to Bears' statement win vs. Eagles

2025-11-28 23:37

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The Bears get their biggest win of the season and NFL fans are sounding off.

NFL world reacts to Bears' statement win vs. EaglesStory by

Brendan Sugrue, Bears WireFri, November 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM UTC·4 min read

Start spreading the news. The Chicago Bears have officially gone from pretenders to contenders after their big win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears ran over the reigning Super Bowl champions, winning 24-15 behind a dominant rushing attack and stifling defensive performance. The win pushed the Bears to 9-3, assuring them of their first winning Start spreading the news. The Chicago Bears have officially gone from pretenders to contenders after their big win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bears ran over the reigning Super Bowl champions, winning 24-15 behind a dominant rushing attack and stifling defensive performance. The win pushed the Bears to 9-3, assuring them of their first winning season since 2018.

Head coach Ben Johnson had his squad ready from the start, orchestrating multiple long drives on offense to set the tone against the Eagles with a 10-3 first-half lead. The Bears never trailed against the Eagles, who had problems overcoming Chicago's defense. Philadelphia didn't score their first touchdown until the third quarter, and just when it seemed like the Bears were bound to break, they rebounded with key defensive turnovers and a dangerous rushing attack from their two running backs.

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D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for 255 rushing yards and two scores as the Bears ran it down Philadelphia's throat for much of the second half. The Bears put the dagger in the Eagles on a long touchdown throw from Caleb Williams to Cole Kmet. Philadelphia was unable to overcome the deficit as boo birds rang out from Lincoln Financial Field on a regular basis.

Many believed the Bears would show their true colors with a loss on Friday afternoon after going through a soft schedule. Instead, they showed everyone they're not to be messed with and are a legitimate contender in the NFC. Here is how the NFL world reacted to the victory: