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Bears Finish Undefeated Preseason With 29–27 Rally as Johnson Decries Sloppy Start

Johnson says the early drives showed an offense not yet ready for the road.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 22: Quarterback Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears hands off to running back D'Andre Swift #4 during the first quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 22, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Bears coach Ben Johnson walks to the field before a preseason game against the Bills on Aug. 17, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
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Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) scrambles during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Chicago closed the preseason 2-0-1 with a 29–27 win over Kansas City, capped by a late comeback led by backup Tyson Bagent.
  • Caleb Williams went 11-of-15 for 113 yards and a touchdown, was charged with a fumble on a botched handoff, and took a sack as the first two drives ended in punts.
  • Ben Johnson called the opening possessions “really sloppy football” and said the first-quarter performance indicated the Bears must improve quickly away from Soldier Field.
  • Bagent finished 20-of-28 for 212 yards and three touchdowns in relief, securing the victory in his first game since signing an extension.
  • The Bears outgained the Chiefs 424–357 with 29 first downs and 36:36 time of possession, while Kansas City posted the better third-down rate; Chicago converted 2 of 3 on fourth down.