The Chicago Bears’ two-game win streak without Caleb Williams went up in smoke on Sunday, ending with a brutal 31-7 beatdown by the Packers at Lambeau Field. That loss slammed the brakes on any momentum they had built, making it painfully clear just how much the team needs their starting quarterback back on the field, like, yesterday.
The Game Was a Disaster, Especially at QB
Talk about a gut punch. The Bears got absolutely outgained, giving up a whopping 428 yards while only putting up 245 themselves. And the quarterback play? Woof. Starter Tyson Bagent got benched after throwing a pair of interceptions, and honestly, Case Keenum didn’t fare much better once he came in. Combined, those two went for just 23 of 40 passes for 195 yards, zero touchdowns, three interceptions, and a pathetic 39.1 passer rating. Yeah, you read that right. THIRTY-NINE POINT ONE. That kind of stat line is a glaring red flag waving in the wind for any team.
Caleb Williams’ Return Is Close, But Still a Mystery
After that absolute mess of a game, coach Ben Johnson made it crystal clear: Caleb Williams is close to returning. Williams has been sidelined since Week 2 with a hamstring injury he picked up against the Vikings. The buzz is he’s still in “week-to-week” territory, and as one source put it about the timing of his return, it’s simply “When he’s ready.” But here’s the good news: Williams has progressed to on-field workouts, which is a massive step forward. So, it could legitimately be next week when they’re on the road against the Falcons, or maybe the following week when they host the Patriots. Either way, the urgency is real.
The Defense Needs to Step Up Too
While the offense was sputtering big time, the defense didn’t exactly bail them out this time. After three straight games where they were absolute brick walls, allowing 12 points or fewer, the Chicago defense struggled to contain the Green Bay offense. Giving up 31 points is not the D we’ve seen lately, and they’ll need to rediscover that lockdown form fast if the team wants to stay competitive while they wait for Williams.
Every Bears fan is now holding their breath, glued to every update on Caleb Williams’ status. Because after that performance on Sunday, it’s beyond obvious: they desperately need their guy back in the huddle. The next couple of weeks could see him back on the field against the Falcons or the Patriots, and you can bet the entire league will be watching to see if he can turn things around.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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