The Bears took on the Steelers without their starting left tackle on Sunday. All three linebackers were out. Their top two corners and starting nickel back were sidelined. It was next man up to the max.

And they found a way to win.

Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro broke down everything they saw from the banged up defense, Ozzy Trapilo's first start at a relatively new position, and an impressive performance from Caleb Williams despite iffy accuracy numbers.

These Bears are 8-3 and it's been a helluva ride, so far. What's next?

Hard to believe we're past the halfway point of the NFL season. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro go over their 10 biggest Bears takes now that the team is 7-3, and what it means for the team's future. Caleb Williams, crazy defensive performances, Ben Johnson's maiden voyage, and special teams disasters, the guys talk about it all!

They've done it again! The Bears won another thriller, this time with a Cairo Santos walkoff field goal, to improve to 7-3 on the season. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down the QB battle (or maybe it was more of a war of attrition?) between Caleb Williams and J.J. McCarthy, plus a staggering stat that shows how effective the Bears defense has been in big moments.

Extra points: Alex - USC basketball and Jazzy Davidson, Kenneth - Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins

The Bears did it again! When it looked like the Bears were headed to a disappointing loss, they once again found a way to win and improved to 6-3. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down Caleb Williams' play in his heroic fourth quarter. The two also talk about one concerning trend they've noticed on defense.

Extra points: Alex - Daniel Jones is latest example that folks label players "busts" way too early. Kenneth - Love for the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and Bears GM Ryan Poles made one small move to bring in new defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka. Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro share their thoughts on the deal, and Poles' decision not to shell out more draft capital for big-time player. Plus, how the Bears can get to 6-3 with a win over the Giants in Week 10.

Extra Points: Alex - The Wire Season 5, Kenneth - Good news for Jayden Daniels.

What on Earth did we just watch? Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro react to one of the wildest Bears games in recent memory. The duo talk about what's plaguing the team's defense and special teams, and how the Bears nearly blew a 14-point lead in 49 seconds. Plus, an investigation into Caleb Williams' "it" factor and love for two rookie breakout performances. This one had a little bit of everything, and the guys had A LOT to go over.

It's a jam-packed episode with Blackhawks, Bulls and, of course, Bears talk! First, Alex Shapiro is joined by Greg Boysen to breakdown the Hawks' hot start. Boysen explains why goalie Spencer Knight has been so good that he should be considered for Team USA during the Olympics and the biggest surprise performer. Then, Austin McGee and Andrew Hanlon hop on to share their analysis on the Bulls' jumping out to 4-0 in their first week of play. Is Tre Jones the key, or is something else propelling the Bulls right now? Finally, Alex explains why he's all-in on C.J. Gardner-Johnson joining the Bears. All that and more on this episode of Da Windy City podcast!

Kenneth Davis and Alex Shapiro break down everything that went wrong in the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 8. From sloppy offense to the inability to stop backup QB Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, not much went right for the team on Sunday. Hear the crew's insights into all the missteps.

00:50 - Caleb Williams simply wasn't good enough

14:10 - Bears somehow let Snoop Huntley beat them

19:25 - Bears inability to score TDs in the red zone is a big problem

29:00 - What was up with Baltimore's injury report shenanigans?

34:27 - Extra points. Alex: Beef ribs and bolo ties in Texas, Ken: Sports gambling