Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich and Andy Masur react to the final game of the season as the Bears lose to the Packers 17-9 (10th straight loss to Green Bay) The Bears, riding so much momentum (winners 4 out of the last 5), came out flat in a game that was much worse than the final scoreboard shows. The Bears played like they had nothing to win, which showed in the result. Green Bay finished with a total yardage of 432 compared to Chicago’s 192 from the line of scrimmage, resulting in bad taste and heading into an offseason with many questions. The Bears finish the 2023 season with a 7-10 record. T ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich and Andy Masur react to the Bears home victory against the Atlanta Falcons 37-17. Quarterback Justin Fields led the way with 268 yards passing and 2 total touchdowns as the Bears won their 5th straight home game to close out the 2023 home schedule. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474968/4474968_2023-12-31-231308.64kmono.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns next weekend with the Bears (7-9) traveling up to Green Bay to take on the rival Packers. Showtime will be announced after the NFL announces game times for next week’s games ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears home victory against the Arizona Cardinals 27-16 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473447/Hamp_OB_12_24_23_2023-12-25-021347.64kmono.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns on New Year’s Eve (December 31st), with the Bears (6-9) returning to Solider Field against the Atlanta Falcons (7-8). The Pregame Show is from 11 am up to kickoff. The Postgame show, highlights, and reactions are from 3 pm until 5 pm. More Coverage Chicago Bears Hamp & O’B: Bears win in spite of themselves .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your W ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears loss to the Cleveland Browns 20-17 Both teams started slow, but the Bears were able to strike first blood with a Justin Fields pass to Cole Kmet for a 5-yard touchdown reception. The Bears defense turned in another impressive showing, forcing another three turnovers, including a pick-six from linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. Trade deadline acquisition Montez Sweat turned in his best performance as a Chicago Bear, recording seven tackles and 2.5 sacks (6 sacks in 5 games). The Bears led 17 to 7 in the 4th quarter, but the team squandere ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears victory over NFC North-leading Detriot Lions 28-13 The Bears picked up right where they left off following the bye week, returning home and sticking it to their rival Lions. The defense added three turnovers, a strong turnout over the past three weeks. Jaquan Brisker was all over the field, recording 17 tackles, 13 solo tackles, and one forced fumble. DJ Moore was getting open down the field, making six receptions, 68 yards, and one touchdown. Fields added 223 yards with 1 passing and 1 rushing touchdown. https://serve.castfire.com ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears first divisional victory since November 25th, 2021, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 12-10 Justin Fields lost a late fumble with 3:36 remaining in the game, but the defense held strong, holding the Vikings to a quick three and out with a negative net of 5 yards. The Bears did not score one touchdown during Monday’s night football, only managing four fields made by kicker Cario Santos, who went 4 for 5 on field goals, including a game-clinching field goal from 30 yards out with 10 seconds remaining. The Bears managed four turnovers a ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Kevin Powell react to the Bears draining defeat of NFC North divisional leading Detriot Lions 31-26. Quarterback Justin Fields returned under center after missing three games due to a dislocated thumb. The quarterback came to play, completing 16 of his 23 pass attempts, for 169 yards and a touchdown. He also made a dent in the running game scrambling for 104 yards on 18 carries. It was on the last drive that put the Lions over the Bears, when Fields fumbled the ball causing rookie tackle Darnell Wright to kick the ball out of the end zone resulting in a game-se ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears second Thursday Night Football win of the year over the Carolina Panthers 16-13. After a first quarter punt return touchdown by the Panthers Ihmir Smith-Marsette, the game turned into a defensive battle with the Bears only managing three Cairo Santos field goals in the 1st half. The Bears offense finally broke through in the 3rd quarter mounting a 9 play 38 yard drive capped off by a D’Onta Foreman 4 yard touchdown run to put the Bears in front for good. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4455651/4455651_2023-11-10-074051.64kmon ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears road loss to the New Orleans Saints 24-17 The Bears came out of the game strong, marching down the field on the opening drive, with Cole Kmet on the receiving end of an 18-yard touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent. Kmet shined on the offense, totaling six receptions for 55 yards and two touchdowns. Chicago’s offense struggled in the 2nd half, turning over the ball four times as New Orleans took control of the game, never giving the lead back. The Bears’ defense remained strong, but the offense failed to muster a come ..read more

Dan Hampton, Ed O’Bradovich, and Andy Masur react to the Bears’ loss to the Los Angeles Chargers 30-13 on Sunday Night Football. Tyson Bagent completed 25 of his 37 pass attempts for 232 yards and two interceptions. Bears tight end Cole Kmet led the team with ten receptions for 79 yards. However, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler’s 125 scrimmage yards proved too much to handle as the Bears fell in prime time. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4450608/Hamp_OB_10_30_23_POD_2023-10-30-062508.128.mp3 The Hamp & O’B Show returns to the air on Sunday, November 5th, with the Bears (2-6) con ..read more