Overview
- Chicago climbed in national power rankings, landing No. 11 at Yahoo after a road win over the Vikings with other outlets placing the team in the low-to-mid teens.
- The Bears have strung together late escapes, with five winning drives in the final two minutes and seven victories in their last eight games.
- Caleb Williams has shined late yet trails season goals overall, completing 59.7% with a 45% success rate and .048 efficiency, according to ESPN.
- NFL.com praised progress but flagged chronic special-teams miscues and a negative touchdown differential despite the strong record.
- Analysts point to a daunting run-in rated the league’s toughest by ESPN, a defense ranked 27th, and upcoming games against the Eagles, Packers twice, 49ers and Lions.