The first-place Bears have won six consecutive one-score games, but they are about to step up in competition down the stretch of the season.

"Thursday Night Football" analytics expert Sam Schwartzstein joins "The Insiders" ahead of the Black Friday matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season.

A surging Chicago Bears team visits the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12 of the NFL season. Winners of three straight, the Bears look like they're starting to gel under new head coach Ben Johnson. The Steelers, meanwhile, are in first place but may be without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is questionable with a wrist injury.

The Chicago Bears took down the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field 31-28. With the win, they improved their record to 8-3 and are settled atop the NFC North.

Week 13 gets underway with a Thanksgiving Day tripleheader, leading off with the Green Bay Packers visiting the Detroit Lions (-2.5) in an NFC North clash. The Kansas City Chiefs (-3) and Dallas Cowboys meet up in the second game of the day, and the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens (-6.5) close out the action.

The Chicago Bears enter a Thanksgiving weekend matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on a four-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the birds are fresh off blowing a 21-point lead to the rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 12.

Caleb Williams’ quest for better passing accuracy took a different turn Sunday in the Chicago Bears’ 31-28 win over Pittsburgh.

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are looking to bounce back after their collapse last weekend in Dallas. Philly coughed up a 21-point lead to ultimately lose, 24-21. Winners of four straight, the Bears are one of the surprise teams in the NFL.