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Bears’ Playoff Push Tightens After Packers Loss as Johnson Urges Faster Starts

Ben Johnson demands quicker openings to stabilize an offense jeopardizing Chicago’s seeding.

Overview

  • The Bears fell to 9-4 with a 28-21 defeat at Green Bay, ending on Caleb Williams’ end-zone interception by Keisean Nixon.
  • Chicago dropped from the NFC’s top spot to No. 7, with NFL.com estimating a 65% chance to reach the postseason.
  • Williams went 19-of-35 for 186 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Packers, bringing his season totals to 2,908 passing yards, 19 TDs and six INTs, plus 321 rushing yards and three scores.
  • Johnson criticized the slow starts and timing issues, as Williams’ completion rate—lowest in the NFL entering Week 14—fell to about 54.3% with nine games under 60%.
  • Three of the final four games are at Soldier FieldCleveland next, then a Week 16 Packers rematch before San Francisco and Detroit—with three wins likely needed to secure a berth.