​In Chicago, IL on September 15, 2013, Martellus Bennett of the Chicago Bears caught the game-winning touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, with Kyle Long nearby to greet him after the 31-30 victory. This moment kicks off the third first-round matchup in our 2026 All-Time Historical Chicago Bears Fantasy Draft Tournament, featuring Lester A. Wiltfong Jr.’s Gridiron Greats (seeded 4) versus Donald Gooch’s Chicago Monsters (seeded 5). For rules and more draft details, you can click the links provided, including a Google Doc with the full draft and individual team analyses. Wiltfong discusses his team here, while Gooch highlights his squad here. Explore each position group in the image sliders below and vote for the GM who drafted the best in the poll.
Quarterbacks & Running Backs:
Gridiron Greats: Sid Luckman, Willie Galimore
Chicago Monsters: Jim McMahon, Neal Anderson
Wide Receivers & Tight Ends:
Gridiron Greats: Ken Kavanaugh, Curtis Conway
Chicago Monsters: Johnny Knox, Willie Gault
Offense:
Gridiron Greats: Mike Ditka (TE/DP), Andy Heck (OT), Danny Fortmann (LG), Stan Jones (RG), Jim Thompson (RT)
Chicago Monsters: Mike Ditka (WT), Kyle Long (RG), Ed Healey (RT), James “Big Cat” Williams (OT)
Defense:
Defensive Line:
Gridiron Greats: Leonard Floyd, George Trafton, Tommie Harris
Chicago Monsters: Trace Armstrong, Tommie Harris, Fred Williams
Defensive Backs:
Gridiron Greats: Dave Duerson, Todd Bell, Doug Plank
Chicago Monsters: Alex Brown, Bryce Callahan, K’Automatic’ Jack Manders
Linebackers:
Gridiron Greats: Brian Urlacher, Wilber Marshall
Chicago Monsters: Lary Morris, Joe Fortunato
Special Teams:
Gridiron Greats: Tarik Cohen, Josh Blackwell
Chicago Monsters: K’Automatic Jack Manders, Bob Thomas
CBs:
Gridiron Greats: J.C. Caroline, Donnell Woolford, Dave Whitsell
Chicago Monsters: Allan Ellis, Dave Whitsell, Darryll Williams
S/SS:
Gridiron Greats: George McAfee, Ten Parrish
Chicago Monsters: Bryce Callahan, K’Automatic Jack Manders
Special Teams:
Gridiron Greats: Tarik Cohen, Josh Blackwell
Chicago Monsters: Tarik Cohen, Josh Blackwell
Cast your vote for the best team here to help determine the winner.