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Bears fans watch their team warm up to face the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

A fan dressed as the Grinch dances during the first quarter of the Bears-Browns game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Fans cheer during the third quarter of the Bears-Browns game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Bears fans watch the game against the Browns in the cold Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears fans stay warm during the game against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Fans celebrate a touchdown by Bears wide receiver DJ Moore during the third quarter against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Fans tailgate before a Bears-Browns game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Fans brave the frigid temperatures during the Bears’ 35-13 loss to the Bills at Soldier Field on Dec. 24, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Lou Gikas of Munster, Ind., mans the grill while tailgating before the game between the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 9, 2013 at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears' Brian Urlacher in the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 22, 2008. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

Fans build a fire while tailgating before the game between the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

A member of the grounds crew clears snow off the field before the Chicago Bears play the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field Sunday Dec. 24, 2017, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Bears fans brave the cold during a game against the Packers on Dec. 22, 2008, at Soldier Field.(Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)

Bears fans brave the frigid temperatures during a 35-13 loss to the Bills on Dec. 24, 2022, at Soldier Field. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears' Brian Urlacher reacts after a successful fake punt by the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 22, 2008. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Rex Grossman in the fourth quarter against the Falcons at Soldier Field on Dec. 18, 2005. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Tribune)

Chicago Bears fans brave the frigid temperatures during the Bears’ 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears' Kyle Long in final minutes of 45-28 win over Dallas Cowboys during NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Dec. 9, 2013. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears fans brave the frigid temperatures during the Bears’ 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Bears Fans watch the action as an image of George Halas is displayed at Soldier Field during the Bears game against the Packers on Dec. 22, 2008. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

Bears fans undeterred by the brutal cold during the Bears’ 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Bundled up Bears fans wait for the start of a game against the Eagles on Dec. 18, 2022, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The Bears offense leaves the field in the first quarter of the Bears’ 35-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Bears head coach John Fox on the sideline in the third quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 18, 2016. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)