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Bears fan calls radio show from prison after team wins over Falcons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Bears fan calls radio show from prison after team wins over Falcons

Summary

A Chicago Bears fan named Derek called into The Score radio show from a Wisconsin prison to discuss the team following their 31-23 victory against the Atlanta Falcons. This game marked Caleb Williams' return after a hamstring injury, during which he threw for 305 yards and one touchdown. Despite being incarcerated, Derek remains engaged with Bears football, raising questions about how he is able to watch games. Hosts David Haugh and Jarrett Payton interacted with Derek, highlighting the unusual circumstances of his call.

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Status Watch

•Bears defeat Falcons 31-23 in Week 7 game.
•Caleb Williams returns, completing 30 of 36 passes.
•Derek calls the show from a Wisconsin prison.
•Derek faces marijuana charges and a gun violation.
•Haugh and Payton engage humorously with Derek.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bears fan calls into The Score radio show from prison

What they're saying

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Sports talk radio callers are a different breed. Our latest incredible example comes from the Windy City, where a Bears fan called in to The Score to talk about his favorite team from a very unusual place — prison. The Bears held on to defeat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in Caleb Williams’ first game…
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