The 21st Show

Chicago Bears in the playoffs

Produced by Jose Zepeda
 
Williams, wearing his helmet and the Bears' navy blue home jersey, extends his arm toward coach Ben Johnson as though seeking a fist bump; Johnson wears a long-sleeve navy shirt with the bear head logo on the left chest and a Bears baseball cap; he's also wearing a radio headset and holding a laminated document

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, right, talks to quarterback Caleb Williams, left, during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sept. 21, 2025, in Chicago. Kamil Krzaczynski/AP

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The Chicago Bears are in the playoffs for the first time since 2020. We’ll talk about their post-season prospects, and how GM Ryan Poles, Head Coach Ben Johnson, and Quarterback Caleb Williams made it happen.

Guest

Cheryl Raye-Stout
Sports contributor, WBEZ -FM (Chicago Public Radio)