Bears vs. Bills: How to watch, stream, and listen to Week 2 preseason game

The Chicago Bears’ 2025 preseason really begins this week against the Buffalo Bills. Fans will finally get a glimpse at what coach Ben Johnson’s offense might look like with starters in the game, including Caleb Williams, who’s had quite the wild ride this offseason.

And Williams hasn’t done a damn thing to deserve it.

The talking heads have been relentless in their effort to overanalyze every missed throw in practice. Williams’ body language has been studied ad nauseam. The fact Johnson held him out of the first preseason game was somehow interpreted as a coach trying to hide his quarterback’s flaws.

In other words, it’s been downright ridiculous.

Yet, it should be expected by Bears fans. This has been the way the national media has treated Chicago Bears quarterbacks since the departure of Jim McMahon. And, look: the franchise has no one to blame but itself.

However, Williams deserves a clean slate (does he even need one?) under Johnson, who, prior to joining the Bears, was viewed as the brightest offensive mind in football. He’ll get the most out of the 2024 first-overall pick. And when he does? Oh, it’s going to be fun listening to those same talking heads eat crow.

Perhaps it will happen as soon as this Sunday night’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.

Here are all the ways you can catch the action:

Where and when are the Bears playing the Bills?

• Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. CT  
• Where: Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.)

What channel is the Bears-Bills game on?

• TV: FOX
• Streaming: NFL+, FOX Sports live. or the FOX Sports app

How can I listen to the Chicago Bears’ preseason game against the Bills?

• RADIO: ESPN AM-1000, Latino Mix 93.5 FM
• ESPN CHICAGO BEARS RADIO NETWORK TEAM: Jeff Joniak (play-by-play), Tom Thayer (analyst), Jason McKie (sideline)
• LATINO MIX 93.5 FM BROADCASTERS: Omar Ramos (play-by-play)

Who are the announcers for the Bears-Bills game?

• Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver

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