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Bears’ Week 1 Collapse Brings Line Scrutiny and QB Critiques as Johnson Plans Changes

Ben Johnson promises adjustments before a short‑week trip to 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 blew a 17-6 lead in a 27-24 loss to Minnesota, allowing 21 fourth-quarter points in Ben Johnson’s debut.
  • The Bears were flagged 12 times for 127 yards, a problem Johnson called urgent to correct after the opener.
  • Newly extended guard Jonah Jackson struggled in his debut with a 22.6 PFF pass-block grade after Chicago’s offseason investment to fix protection.
  • Caleb Williams went 21-of-35 for 210 yards with a passing TD and added 58 rushing yards and a score, drawing public criticism from Aqib Talib and accuracy concerns from ex-lineman Kyle Long.
  • Johnson said he will call more runs, involve rookie Kyle Monangai, and tighten pre-snap operations as the team prepares for Detroit on a short week.