Carmen and Jurko

Ben Johnson joins Jeff Joniak to review the Jets win, explain why Tyson Bagent will start against Green Bay and discuss the Bears’ red-zone execution, turnovers, Kyle Monangai, Theo Benedet and the defense’s selfless approach. The guys react to Johnson’s comments and debate how real the Bears defense is after another dominant performance. They also take calls on Bagent, Caleb Williams, DeAndre Swift, Monangai and whether the Bears can keep winning with a backup quarterback. The show wraps with Waddle and Silvy crosstalk on Bears-Packers, White Sox-Guardians Game 2, Chase Meidroth and the Sox pitching staff.

Carmen and Jurko keep Bears Victory Monday rolling while also celebrating the White Sox stealing Game 1 from the Guardians in Cleveland. The guys discuss Munetaka Murakami’s massive home run, Grant Taylor’s incredible four-inning performance, Hagan Smith’s early work and how the Sox can attack Gavin Williams in Game 2. They also get into Michael Antonacci’s ice cream story, Tommy Pham’s near-homer, Miguel Vargas’ baserunning mistake and the growing belief that the White Sox are becoming one of baseball’s best stories. On the Bears side, the guys debate how real the defense is, whether the Bears should consider adding help, and why Green Bay suddenly looks very beatable. The Brunch Rush hits the NFC North picture, the Lions’ defensive problems, the Vikings’ soft schedule, the Packers’ struggles and Chicago’s red-zone issues.

Carmen and Jurko open Bears Victory Monday after Chicago beats the Jets and moves to 3-1 with another strong offensive performance from Ben Johnson’s group. The guys discuss Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Kyle Monangai’s big day, DeAndre Swift’s fumble and the Bears setting a franchise record with 34 first downs. They also debate how real the Bears defense is after shutting down another opponent, while noting the recent stretch of struggling offenses on the schedule. The hour includes Tyrique Stevenson, Dylan Thieneman, the Jets’ ugly offensive day and whether Aaron Glenn already has major problems in New York.

Carmen and Jurko close Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with Todd Furman breaking down Week 4 betting angles across the NFL and college football. Todd talks Bears-Jets, the Browns’ win over the Steelers, the London game, Vikings-Dolphins, Patriots-Bills, Florida-Missouri and gives out his best plays for the weekend. Adam Amin joins to preview Bears-Jets after already calling both teams this season, with insight on Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, Dennis Allen and Dylan Thieneman. Adam also talks Brewers-Padres, the Brewers’ organizational edge and why the White Sox have become one of the best stories in baseball. The show wraps with Ben Johnson ruling out Caleb Williams, staying quiet on the starting quarterback decision and giving updates on Kyler Gordon, DeAndre Swift, Theo Benedet, Ozzy Trapilo, Colston Loveland and Kenyon Sadiq.

Carmen and Jurko continue Bears-Dr. Pepper Football Friday with Jason McKie joining to preview Bears-Jets at Soldier Field. McKie discusses Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum, the Bears’ offensive playmakers, Theo Benedet, Ozzy Trapilo, DeAndre Swift and how the defensive line can attack Geno Smith. Jurko also delivers his keys to a Bears win, focusing on controlling the clock, protecting the football, keeping the offense simple and holding up against the run. The hour also includes Kyler Gordon’s practice window opening, the latest Bears stadium conversation, Northwestern’s new Ryan Field and Hagan Smith starting Game 1 for the White Sox against Cleveland. Mike North closes the hour with the bonus play and a few thoughts on where things stand with the Bears stadium talks.