Before that, the Bears defeated the Cleveland Rams on Friday, Sept. 15, 1939, under the lights at Soldier Field in the season opener. It was a rare night game in Chicago for the Bears, who typically played at Wrigley Field, which had no lights back then.

This battle of 8-3 division leaders will feature Bears second-year quarterback Caleb Williams and a long list of former Eagles.

With Benedet out, second-round rookie Ozzy Trapilo made his first start of the season and performed well against a formidable Steelers defensive front during the Bears' 31-28 victory. Head coach Ben Johnson praised Trapilo for his development and likes what he sees from the rookie.

Friday will be a homecoming for a Chicago Bears standout when the Philadelphia Eagles host the NFC North leaders at Lincoln Financial Field. Bears safety Kevin Byard was with the Eagles for less than a season, so he’s “not expecting a tribute video” at the Linc. But the Philadelphia native is looking forward to his return.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFL game to be played on November 28, 2025 on ESPN.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears are set for a Black Friday matchup on Amazon Prime. Philadelphia is looking to rebound from a recent loss amid reports of offensive struggles. Chicago enters the game on a four-game winning streak, fueled by a strong rushing offense.

Few expected Chicago to be 8-3 after Thanksgiving, even with an anticipated boost under the direction of new coach Ben Johnson. In fact, plenty of Bears players are probably just as surprised about the team's standing, considering how many of Windy City's victories have come as a result of last-minute heroics.