Bears A season after their last-second loss in Washington, the Bears overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Commanders in Week 6. Chicago QB Caleb Williams explained the importance of that win in his hometown in a place with horrible memories from just a year ago. “It felt great,” Williams said, via Grant Gordon of NFL.com. “Back in the hometown, obviously. Being able to come … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Alim McNeill, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Hall of Famer and ESPN broadcaster Troy Aikman had some criticism about the Bears and QB Caleb Williams in Monday Night’s 25-24 win over the Commanders. When asked about Aikman’s comments, HC Ben Johnson responded that any way they can win is fine with him. “It sounded like from that game the other night, a few people weren’t particular pleased with how we’re winning … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Alim McNeill, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Vikings Name QB Carson Wentz Week 7 Starter, J.J. McCarthy Emergency Backup
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell named QB Carson Wentz their starter, as expected, for Week 7 against the Eagles. Carson Wentz will start at QB on Sunday. Max Brosmer will serve as the backup and J.J. McCarthy will be the emergency 3rd QB. pic.twitter.com/KcV3LkjGI7 — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 17, 2025 O’Connell added that J.J. McCarthy will serve as their emergency … [Read more...] about Vikings Name QB Carson Wentz Week 7 Starter, J.J. McCarthy Emergency Backup
NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Harrison Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Chicago RB D’Andre Swift had a dominant showing in Week 6, totaling 175 scrimmage yards on 7.7 yards per carry. Bears TE Cole Kmet opened up about their recent emphasis to establish a run game and creating explosives on the ground. “It’s been a point of emphasis for the past few weeks for sure,” Kmet said, via Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. “(Johnson’s) been relentless … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Harrison Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Brian Branch, Matthew Golden, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions S Brian Branch was suspended for one week after starting a fight with Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster at the end of Sunday’s loss to Kansas City. Detroit HC Dan Campbell said he met with Branch and is confident the safety has learned his lesson. “I saw him yesterday before [the suspension] came down, he knows all this,” Campbell said, via Ben Raven of MLive. “He’ll … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brian Branch, Matthew Golden, Lions, Packers, Vikings
