Overview
- The Bears lost 31-7 at Lambeau Field on Oct. 11 after Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love completed 25 of 31 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns, revealing repeated breakdowns in Chicago’s secondary.
- Chicago turned the ball over five times in the game, including three interceptions, and coach Ben Johnson said the team must do a better job of taking care of the football.
- Tyson Bagent completed 12 of 21 passes for 87 yards with two interceptions and was benched in the fourth quarter, and Johnson declined to commit to him as the next starter.
- Multiple outlets, citing Ian Rapoport and team reports, say Caleb Williams is trending toward playing in Week 6 against the Falcons, a return that is being watched as the clearest test of the Bears’ true level.
- Despite the rout, edge rusher Austin Booker and running back D’Andre Swift delivered positive performances, and analysts say Chicago’s near-term outlook will hinge on Williams’ availability, the team’s ball security, and fixes to the pass defense.