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Ben Johnson Calls Bears Offense a Work in Progress After Bye

He is prioritizing penalty cleanup plus a revived run game over trade-market moves.

Overview

  • Chicago returned to practice Tuesday at 2-2 to prepare for Monday night’s road game against the Commanders.
  • Caleb Williams has completed 62.3% of his passes for 927 yards with eight touchdowns, two interceptions and a 97.8 rating, plus 110 rushing yards and one score.
  • Johnson flagged penalties as a central issue, with reports citing 5.25 offensive penalties per game, a top-three rate in pre-snap flags and the most offensive penalty yards.
  • The rushing attack ranks 24th with limited explosives, as D’Andre Swift averages 3.3 yards per carry and Kyle Monangai 3.6, which has dulled play-action and the screen game.
  • Despite miscues the offense sits 11th in points, 17th in total yards and 14th in passing, and Johnson signaled a focus on internal improvement ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline.