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first_reported: 2026-11-12 19:13 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 19:13 CST
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# Bears are 7-2, their best start in nearly 15 years

The Chicago Bears are 7-2 at the halfway point of the NFL season, their best start in nearly 15 years, with a bye this weekend. Former lineman James Williams discussed the season on Chicago Tonight.

Section: [Sports](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Chicago Bears](/chicago/wiki/chicago-bears.md), [James Williams](/chicago/wiki/james-williams.md)

## Coverage

- [WTTW News](https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/12/james-big-cat-williams-chicago-bears-best-start-nearly-15-years-what-comes-next), 2026-11-12 19:13 CST: James ‘Big Cat’ Williams on the Chicago Bears’ Best Start in Nearly 15 Years, What Comes Next

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