A Year to Remember: The 10 Best Moments From the Bears 2025-26 Season
Filled with miraculous comebacks, heroic plays, and inspiring locker room speeches, the Chicago Bears’ 2025 season was a special one.
As someone who wasn’t around during the iconic ’85 Bears and was too young to fully experience the ’06 team, this was the most enjoyable Bears season I’ve ever witnessed.
I had so much fun on this journey, and I hope every fan felt the same joy I did.
Even though the Bears came up short, losing in a heartbreaker to the Rams in the Divisional Round, their season was still a success.
So before we dive into the upcoming offseason, let’s relive the best moments from the Bears’ season.
10) “Iso Ball” First Down Celebration
In the Bears’ Week 6 matchup against the Commanders, Kyle Monangai and DJ Moore hit a new celebration after picking up a first down.
The celebration is called “iso ball” and soon became the Bears’ unofficial first-down celebration.
The origin of the celebration still remains unknown. OZ claims he started celebrating during walkthroughs and practice, and then everyone else caught on. His inspiration came from Kobe Bryant’s motion when he wanted isolation. However, Jahdae Walker claims that he came up with the new celebration.
I’m not sure who started this trend, but it’s awesome to see the Bears have a team-wide first-down celebration. This was something I’ll never forget, and I hope it continues for years to come.
9) Josh Blockwell Saves The Day
The Bears were 1-2 to start the season, staring down 1-3. They were leading the Raiders 25-24 with 38 seconds left, and Daniel Carlson came on to attempt a 54-yard field goal. A make would’ve likely been the game-winner and put the Bears in a deep hole.
But, cornerback and elite special teamer Josh Blackwell saved the day.
At the snap, Blackwell accelerated off the edge and fully extended, getting a hand on the ball and blocking the kick.
At that moment, I was begging for someone to step up and make a play. And just like that, Josh Blackwell blocks the kick and wins the game for the Bears.
8) The Birth of The Iceman
After an up-and-down rookie season, Caleb Williams entered year two with a lot to prove. And boy did he prove that he could play, or what?
Williams threw for 3,942 yards, 27 TDs, and just 7 INTs. He displayed a wide array of talents, including his rocket arm, his elusiveness in the pocket, and his ability to turn into Superman and make something out of nothing. But it was Williams’ clutch gene that shone the most.
Caleb Williams led the NFL in comeback wins with 7, which is also the record for most comeback wins in a single season by a quarterback under the age of 25. In the clutch moments when the Bears needed him most, Williams stepped up.
He’s been asked countless times about how he’s able to succeed in such high-pressure situations, and Williams has answered confidently every time.
“I feel I’m the best in those moments because of how I’ve prepared.”
“I feel more comfortable in those moments, you know, my heart rate drops and I think everything kind of settles in.”
“In those moments, I feel like the ball should be in my hands.”
After trailing 20-10 against the New York Giants in the 4th quarter, Williams led the Bears to a comeback victory with a TD pass to Rome Odunze and a 17-yard scramble of his own.
Williams later put together an Instagram post with pictures from the Giants game. Luther Burden commented, “Iceman,” giving Caleb Williams his official nickname.
Since that moment, Williams has continued to deliver in clutch moments, effectively living up to his new nickname. He even added a celebration to fit the narrative.
As long-time Chicago Bears radio announcer Jeff Joniak said after the Bears defeated the Packers in OT:
“The Iceman cometh. The Iceman taketh.”
7) Ben Johnson Gets His First Win As Head Coach
The Bears entered the season with so much hype and high expectations. When they came out flat with two straight divisional losses, fans began to lose hope. Was Ben Johnson the right hire? Is Caleb Williams a franchise quarterback?
Well, those doubters were silenced after the Bears stomped the Cowboys 31-14 in Ben Johnson’s first-ever win as an NFL head coach. While some fans knew since his first day at Halas Hall, many fans were skeptical of Johnson. This was the game that got everyone on board.
Caleb Williams threw for 298 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Bears’ offense dominated. We also saw the first trick-play TD in the Ben Johnson era, with the Luther Burden flea-flicker.
That was a special play that Bears fans will remember forever.
Ben Johnson proved that he was the right guy to lead the Chicago Bears in his first-ever win. And that was just the beginning; there’s a lot more winning left to go.
6) Colston Loveland Breakout
When the Chicago Bears selected a tight end with the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft, fans were stunned. People were expecting the Bears to take either an edge rusher, running back, offensive lineman, or even a defensive back. And if they were to take a tight end, most fans assumed it would be Penn State‘s Tyler Warren. But the Bears took the Michigan man Colston Loveland instead.
Loveland’s rookie campaign got off to a slow start. He was injured during most of the offseason, so his reps were limited. Loveland was also TE2 because Cole Kmet was clearly established as the team’s starter. But as the season went along, Loveland became more comfortable in the offense and started to earn Ben’s trust.
In Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Loveland emerged as a superstar. He caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
One of them was a 58-yard game-winner where Loveland ran a deep in-route and broke several tackles on his way to the endzone.
Loveland was one of the best tight ends in the NFL the rest of the season. He finished his rookie year leading the team in receiving yards with 713, and also tallied 6 TDs. Loveland is just a special player. He can beat cornerbacks and safeties with his size and can simply run by linebackers. On 3rd and 4th downs, Loveland was often the primary target. Johnson would isolate Loveland, giving him a one-on-one matchup, and would win almost every time.
The sky is the limit for the Bears’ young tight end, and I already think he’s their best skill position player.
5) Good Better Best
From the first victory against the Cowboys to the last one against the Packers, Ben Johnson celebrated with his team in the locker room. Each victory consisted of the same routine. Johnson would start by telling his guys what he was most proud of from that game. Then he would give out game balls to the top performers.
Finally, he would finish with a chant.
“Good better best. Never let it rest. Until your good gets better, and you’re better off getting the best.”
This chant became a sensation in Chicago. The Bears’ social media team put out lockeroom videos after every win, and I found myself looking forward to them.
After a Bears win, I’d constantly be refreshing Twitter (X) in hopes of hearing “Good better best.” He even took his shirt off after a victory over the Eagles to give the city of Chicago free hot dogs, courtesy of The Wieners Circle.
I hope Ben Johnson continues this chant with the Bears because, at this point, it’s a part of who they are. The Bears achieved their goal this year. Now it’s time to get better and strive to be the best.
4) Miraculous OT Win Against Green Bay
The Bears trailed the Packers by 10 points with just a couple of minutes to go in the 4th quarter. Williams led the Bears down the field on a drive that ended in a Cairo Santos field goal. The clock was just past the 2-minute warning, so the Bears had to try for an onside kick. Somehow, Josh Blackwell saved the day again and recovered the onside. Williams led the Bears down the field again, but they got stuck at the 6-yard line. It was 4th down and 4 with just 28 seconds remaining as the Bears trailed 16-9. The next play was for the game.
Caleb Williams dropped back and had immediate pressure off the edge. He drifted back and to his right and lofted a TD pass to Jahdae Walker in the back of the end zone.
The undrafted rookie’s first TD catch was in the biggest moment of the game.
In OT, the Bears’ defense got a stop thanks to Malik Willis fumbling the snap on a 4th and short. Shortly after, Caleb Williams threw an absolute BOMB to DJ Moore for the game-winning TD.
The Iceman came through with one of the most clutch performances I’ve ever seen, especially for a Bears quarterback.
After the game, Bears players wore cheese grater hats to mock that joke of a team up north.
This was one of the best Bears victories I’ve ever witnessed. I still can’t believe we pulled it off.
3) Taking the NFC North
When Ryan Poles was hired in 2022, he said the Bears would “take the North and never give it back.” Well, the Bears finished in last place every year after. In fact, the last time Chicago won the North was in 2018 with Matt Nagy and Mitch Trubisky.
In Ben Johnson’s first season as the Bears’ HC, he led them to an 11-6 record and finished first place in the NFC North. The Bears were division champs for the first time in seven years. Wow…
Now that they’ve taken the North, it’s time never to give it back.
2) The Throw – Caleb Williams
It’s the divisional playoff game. The Bears trail the Rams 17-10 with 27 seconds left. It’s 4th and 4, and the Bears are at the LA 10-yard line. If you don’t get a first down, the game is over. The SEASON is over. Winner goest to the NFC Championship.
Caleb Williams takes the snap shotgun and gets pressured immediately. He attempts to run to the outside, but the edge rushers are containing him. So Williams runs directly backwards until he reaches the 40-yard line. From there, he plants his feet and fires a missile into the endzone.
When the camera pans to the left, the ball finds Cole Kmet open in the back of the endzone. The Chicago Bears tied the game up.
Even though the Bears went on to lose this game in OT, I think this is the greatest play in Chicago Bears history. I also think it’s one of, if not the greatest throw in NFL history. Given the do-or-die circumstance, the fact that it’s the Divisional Round of the playoffs, and the difficulty of the throw, it has to be up there.
Caleb Williams’ talent is just stupid. He’s stamped himself into the top 5 most talented quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. The only guys I would consider ahead of him are Rodgers, Mahomes, and Allen. Caleb is that special, and I’m so grateful he’s the quarterback for my team.
1) A Playoff Victory Against the Pack
What’s better than beating the Packers? Beating the Packers in the playoffs.
Of course, the Bears got matched up with the Packers in the first round of the playoffs. The first two matchups both came down to the very last play, so this one was bound to be a classic.
But the first half was far from that. The Bears were down 21-3 at halftime, and I thought the game was over. I was crying. This was the first time the Bears had been in the playoffs in the last seven years, and they weren’t even going to compete. I was miserable.
They played better in the third quarter, but they still faced a 15-point deficit entering the 4th. I still thought the game was over. Even though the defense was playing better, I didn’t think we could pull it off. But the Cardiac Bears came through once again.
The Bears crawled back to make it a 27-16 ball game. Williams and the offense were driving near midfield when they faced 4th-and-4. With just 5:37 to go, the Bears had to go for it. If they failed, the season was likely over. But we have the Iceman.
Caleb Williams took the shotgun snap and rolled to his left because of the pressure. He made a jump throw rolling to his left, barely evading the defender’s outstretched arms.
The ball floated right into the arms of Rome Odunze, and the Bears were still alive.
The Bears ended that drive with a TD and needed another quick stop. Their defense came up big, giving the ball back to the offense.
Williams orchestrated another TD drive; this time, he found DJ Moore for the go-ahead score.
I went from crying at halftime to jumping around my living room in excitement. The Bears had taken the lead and had a chance to beat the Packers in the playoffs. The defense held up strong, and the Bears came out with the win. I was just in awe of my team.
The Chicago Bears beat the Packers in a playoff game. It was the cherry on top of the greatest Bears season I’ve ever experienced.
The 2025 Chicago Bears season was unlike any other. Known as the Cardiac Bears, this team never gave up.
Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams have altered this franchise, and I couldn’t be more proud to be a Bears fan.
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