Unlikely heroes keep arising for 1st-place Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 12 win

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) celebrates with wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates a 31-28 win over the Steelers at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) celebrate after defeating the Steelers 31-28 on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) breaks through for a touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Steelers at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) celebrates after the Chicago Bears defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) recovers a fumble after sacking Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears running back Kyle Monangai breaks free for a first-quarter run against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears tight end Nikola Kalinic celebrates with special teams coordinator Richard Hightower after defeating the Steelers 31-28 on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) signs a fan’s jersey after the Chicago Bears defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) juggles a pass from quarterback Caleb Williams (18) while covered by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones (33) tackles Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (85) on a punt return in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Austin Booker sits on the sideline after a turnover on downs in the second quarter against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) is tackled by Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A Bears fan raises a photoshopped picture of an injured-looking Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

The Bears and Steelers play in the third quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III eludes Bears safety Kevin Byard III in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson (90) celebrates with teammates after a tackle on a Steelers kickoff return in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt sacks Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the end zone, resulting in a fumble and a Steelers recovery for a touchdown, in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A Bears fan wearing a muscle T-shirt high-fives a fellow fan after a Bears touchdown in the second quarter against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) is congratulated by quarterback Caleb Williams after a touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) is tackled while carrying the ball during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears fans cheer during the fourth quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Nick McCloud (24) tackles Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright breaks up a pass intended for Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) pressures Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) scores a touchdown while being tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger (29) during the second quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt sacks Bears quarterback Caleb Williams to cause a fumble resulting in a touchdown for the Steelers during the second quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

A quartet of fighter jets fly over Soldier Field after the national anthem before a Bears-Steelers game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receivers Rome Odunze (15) and Luther Burden III (10) wait to take the field against the Steelers on Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears fans cheer during the fourth quarter in the game against the Steelers at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Bears safety Jonathan Owens juggles during warmups before the game against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, center, talks with coaches before a game against the Bears at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) rushes in the first quarter against the Steelers at Soldier Field on Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) to cause a fumble resulting in a touchdown for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Soldier Field on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)