Overview
- Johnson said he grew up playing Madden’s franchise mode and preferred rebuilding bad teams, a metaphor he acknowledged for his current project.
- The Bears enter Week 12 at 7-3 and leading the NFC North, with at least three more wins viewed as necessary against what is described as the NFL’s toughest remaining schedule.
- Coaches say the offseason plan to overload Caleb Williams with information is now paying off, with clearer returns after the Week 5 bye.
- Despite that progress, Williams’ passer rating has slipped from 98 through six weeks (15th) to 82.2 since then, including 68.9 in the win over the Vikings.
- Under Johnson, Chicago has climbed from last in total offense in 2024 to fourth in yards per game this season at 373.6.