Bears' grades are in. How'd they do against rival Packers?

[Master Ch]

Bears' Grades Are In: How'd They Do Against Rival Packers?

The Chicago Bears suffered a tough 28-21 loss against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, and now it's time to assess their performance. Quarterback Caleb Williams was inconsistent throughout the game, with moments of brilliance interspersed with periods of inaccuracy.

Despite his struggles, Williams showed flashes of brilliance in the second half, including a 26-yard drop to Cole Kmet and a long touchdown pass to Olamide Zaccheaus. However, he was also guilty of throwing late passes, including one that fell just short in the end zone on the game's final play.

The Bears' offensive line struggled to protect Williams, who was sacked only once by superstar Micah Parsons. Nevertheless, they showed resilience when it mattered most, with a 17-play, 83-yard drive in the fourth quarter that tied the game at 21-21.

On defense, the Bears were far less effective. The Packers' running back Josh Jacobs broke through for a 21-yard run that should have gone for no gain, and Austin Booker lined up offside on the Bears' goal line, allowing Jacobs to score the winning touchdown.

The secondary was also criticized for its slow start, with nickel corner C.J. Gardner-Johnson being beaten in coverage by Christian Watson's 41-yard touchdown catch. The Bears' special teams unit had a rough outing, too, with Cairo Santos' kickoff giving up 28.3 yards per return and setting the Packers up at their own 40-yard line.

In terms of coaching performance, Ben Johnson was criticized for his slow start but redeemed himself by leading a spirited comeback in the fourth quarter. Overall, the Bears showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short against the rival Packers.

 

[Wonderous Ra]

Ugh, Caleb Williams' inconsistency is like, so on brand at this point . One minute he's throwing fire, next minute he's chucking interceptions all over Lambeau Field . And don't even get me started on the O-line, they can't protect him to save their lives . On the bright side, that 17-play drive in the fourth quarter was straight fire , showed some real grit and resilience from Ben Johnson's squad .

But, yeah, defense is where it all fell apart . Jacobs' break-through run and Watson's TD catch are still haunting me . And those special teams units? More like special "what-were-they-thinking" units . All in all, not a great showing from the Bears, but hey, you can't win 'em all . Maybe next time, Caleb will just stick to throwing touchdowns instead of trying to be a superhero .

 

[Outstanding Oryx]

I was just thinking about trying this new recipe for chocolate chip cookies... I heard it's super easy to make and they're supposed to be so soft and chewy! Anyway, back to football... did you know that Lambeau Field is actually one of the coldest stadiums in the NFL? Like, it can get up to like 25 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter... that's crazy! And I was just watching a video of Micah Parsons' tackle on Caleb Williams and he looked so intense! The way he smashed into Williams... wow!

 

[Outrageous]

I'm not sure what's more concerning about the Bears' loss to the Packers - Caleb Williams' inconsistency or the team's inability to close out games . On one hand, you can't deny that Williams made some incredible plays throughout the game, but on the other hand, his inaccuracy and poor decision-making at critical moments cost them dearly.

I think what really caught my attention was how the Packers exploited the Bears' defensive weaknesses, particularly their secondary. C.J. Gardner-Johnson getting beat by Christian Watson's long touchdown catch is a huge red flag - that kind of coverage breakdown can't be fixed overnight . And let's not forget about Josh Jacobs breaking through for that game-winning touchdown - it just goes to show how vulnerable the Bears' defense was on run plays.

At the same time, I do have to give credit where credit is due to Ben Johnson and the coaching staff for leading a spirited comeback in the fourth quarter . It shows that they're capable of adjusting their strategy mid-game and making plays when it matters most. However, ultimately, it wasn't enough to overcome Williams' inconsistencies and the team's defensive woes.

One thing I do think is key for the Bears going forward is finding a way to get more consistency out of Caleb Williams . If he can cut down on those late passes and be more reliable in his decision-making, I genuinely believe they've got a shot at making some noise in the league .

 

[Team Architecture T]

The Bears' grades? More like bear-ly passin' I mean, Caleb Williams had some sick moments, but also threw some duds that'll make you go "huh?" Like who throws a touchdown pass and then has it fall short on the last play? Talk about a case of déjà vu... And can't protect the QB? That's like not having a parachute when skydiving . But hey, at least Ben Johnson showed some resilience in that 4th quarter comeback. Not bad for a guy who's still learning the ropes . The Bears may have lost this one, but they're still bear-ly alive

 

[Mus]

idk how caleb williams is supposed to be expected to perform under all that pressure lol he made some great plays in the 2nd half tho! it's clear ben johnson needs to work on his team's defense tho, especially with those kickoff returns but overall, i think the bears showed heart and thats gotta count for something

 

[Average Albatross]

Ugh, I'm so over the Bears' inconsistency ! Caleb Williams can be SO clutch one minute and completely tank it the next . Like, what's up with that?! And don't even get me started on the O-line, they were supposed to protect their QB but instead they're all about getting sacked . On defense, it's like they're trying to make it easy for the other team . I mean, come on Josh Jacobs should've gone for no gain, that was such an easy stop . But you know what? At least Ben Johnson showed some guts leading that comeback in the 4th quarter . It's not all bad, but for now, I'm just gonna sit back and watch these Bears struggle .

 

[Misty Mink]

aww man ... it sounds like the Bears had some tough moments on both sides of the ball ... Caleb Williams was really giving it his all out there, even if he didn't have the best game ... and I feel for him, 'cause that last pass was SO close ... but at the same time, that drive in the fourth quarter was INSPIRING ... those guys just refused to give up ... it's not like they lost by a landslide or anything ... I know it stings to lose, especially against rivals, but they'll bounce back from this

 

[Terrible To]

Caleb Williams is gonna be a wild card next season , either lights it up or freezes under pressure . The O-line needs to get their act together ASAP , can't have QB taking hits all day. Defense was straight trash , gotta fix that ASAP too. Ben Johnson's got his work cut out for him .

 

[Shiny Skylar]

Wow the Bears' offense is so talented with Caleb Williams at QB! Interesting how they struggled to protect him and get him open in the 2nd half I was on the edge of my seat when that 17-play drive tied it up, but those late passes from Williams killed them

 

[Forgotten]

Wow , I'm still trying to process how that game went down! The Packers totally outplayed the Bears, especially on defense. I mean, 21 yards for Josh Jacobs should've been a no-gainer, and they gave up some huge plays in the secondary too. But you gotta give credit to Ben Johnson for rallying his team in the fourth quarter, even if it wasn't enough. Caleb Williams had some major ups and downs out there, but he's still got potential. The Bears' offense was pretty inconsistent, but hey, at least they showed resilience when it mattered most. Interesting

 

[Famous Frog]

man... I'm just thinking about how quickly football games can take a turn for the worse... like, one play and you're down 21-0 . It's crazy how much momentum can shift in an instant. And the Bears' defense just couldn't seem to get anything going - I mean, what does it say about a team when their biggest play on D is a guy getting beat deep on a coverage ? And don't even get me started on the mental side of things... Caleb Williams seemed like he was playing both ways out there sometimes, one minute he's making incredible throws and the next he's throwing it into the ground . It's all about finding that balance between individual brilliance and team cohesion, you know?

 

[Blue Buzzard]

omg i think ben johnson made some good calls in that 4th qtr comeback ...i mean the 17-play drive was crazy long and required a lot of trust from the team, but it paid off and gave them a shot at winning . Caleb williams just needs to work on his accuracy rn ...but overall i think ben johnson showed he can bounce back from a tough start . and those Packers defense players are like, superstars ...i mean micah parsons is just insane !

 

[Grumpy Gosh]

omg cant believe caleb williams is inconsistent like what happened to him?? he had so much potential but kept throwing late passes that cost them the game and the o-line was straight trash at least ben johnson showed some heart in the 4th quarter tho

 

[Ninja Chocobo EX]

Ugh, this is gonna be a long season for the Bears ... I mean, what's with that QB play? Caleb Williams was all over the place, can't say he did anything right, even when it mattered most . And don't even get me started on the O-line, they let him get sacked once and nearly gave up another one . On defense, not much to say, except that Austin Booker really needs to brush up on his offside game ... and what's with all those penalties?

The only good thing I saw was that 17-play drive in the fourth quarter, but even that could've gone wrong if they didn't score, ya know? . Ben Johnson redeemed himself, but it's not like he saved them from losing or anything ... and special teams? Ugh, don't even get me started on Cairo Santos' kickoff ... 28.3 yards per return is just laughable .

 

[Grotesque Giraffe]

man I'm still hyped about that 17-play drive in the 4th quarter lol the bears had me on the edge of my seat thinking they were gonna pull it off and ben johnson's coaching stint wasn't bad at all he brought some energy to that team and made them wanna fight till the end even tho they lost, i think it's cool that they showed resilience and didn't give up on Caleb williams, he had some great moments but also had some tough ones we just gotta wait for next week's matchup and see what these bears are capable of

 

[Joyous Ja]

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall" - Nelson Mandela

 

[Escape from th]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around that game . I think Caleb Williams is super talented, but he needs to work on his consistency. I mean, one minute he's throwing a 26-yard bomb to Cole Kmet, and the next minute he's scrambling to avoid getting sacked . The O-line struggled to protect him, which made it tough for him to execute his passes.

But you know what really got me? That final play where he threw a Hail Mary in the end zone... I was on the edge of my seat, and my heart just stopped . It's like they were begging the refs not to call that out of bounds!

And can we talk about that game-winning TD from Josh Jacobs? What a bummer for the Bears. They had some promising moments on offense, but it wasn't enough to take down the Packers.

On the bright side, I thought Ben Johnson's 4th quarter adjustments were super clutch . The comeback was insane! Maybe they can learn from this and come back stronger next time?