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Bears’ Late Collapse Intensifies Scrutiny of $53 Million O-Line Bet and Caleb Williams

Chicago now faces pointed questions on protection, penalties, Williams’ consistency before Detroit.

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on September 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up for a game against the Vikings on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Chicago fell 27-24 to Minnesota after leading 17-6, conceding 21 points in the fourth quarter in Ben Johnson’s debut.
  • The Bears committed 12 penalties for 127 yards, with drive-killing mistakes frequently tied to offensive-line miscues.
  • Guard Jonah Jackson, extended for a reported $53 million after his acquisition, posted one of the week’s worst PFF pass-block grades and drew two flags.
  • Caleb Williams went 21-of-35 for 210 yards with one passing touchdown, added 58 rushing yards and a score, and was frequently under pressure.
  • Public critique mounted as Aqib Talib questioned Williams’ outlook and Kyle Long flagged checkdowns and accuracy in key moments, with Week 2 at the Lions up next.