From penalties to poor play, the 2025 Chicago Bears have found ways to win despite certain players or entire units playing well below expectations. Sunday against the New York Giants was no different, but in the end, Caleb Williams and Co. clawed back and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, and the Bears improve to 6-3. Here are my notes.
Offense:
- Peppered throughout my notes in this one was some iteration of the following: “Another drop?!” With at least 6 drops this week and an additional 2-3 that should have been caught by professional football catchers, the Bears offense failed to extend drives, score points and take advantage of some excellent play by their second year QB, Caleb Williams. And it almost cost them.
- But Caleb Williams would not be denied and is quickly proving to be one of the most clutch QBs in the game, now with a league-leading four 4th quarter comebacks this season alone. For all their flaws, and there are many, this team has a never-say-die mentality and those watching cannot deny their grit to close out games. A far cry from what we have seen in recent years past.
- This may have been the most impressive display of QB elusiveness that I have ever personally witnessed. Not only did Caleb Williams escape what felt like 20 near-sacks, but he did so in highlight reel fashion and against some of the most highly drafted, decorated, and athletic edge rushers in the entire league. But his banner day didn’t stop there. He had some of the most impressive throws on the run of his young career only to be dropped by DJ Moore, Olamide Zaccheus and even Rome Odunze.
- The only offensive weapons to NOT drop a pass? Rookies Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland. To be fair, I also don’t recall a drop by Cole Kmet either, but I could be wrong. Either way, both rookies proved to have clutch hands and made critical plays down the stretch. More of that, please.
- As far as drops are concerned, I counted 2 my DJ, 2 by OZ, 1 by Rome, 2 by Swift and 1 by Monangai.
- Liked the running game in this one, and it absolutely appeared that Swift not only came back healthier and more explosive, but seemed to run with a vengeance against the Giants. Credit RB coach Eric Bienemy or the threat of losing his job to a rookie, whatever it is was nice to see.
- The 1-2 punch of Swift and Monangai was in full effect in this one.
- Theo had a solid game on the ground, but seemed like he was letting up a pressure in pass pro every other play. LT is arguably the most glaring weakness on the team.
- Drew Dalman held up well against giant Giant Dexter Lawrence, but his snaps seemed to be a tad off in this one.
- Darnell Wright is an All-Pro RT...
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