{"id":434127,"date":"2025-12-08T21:35:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T21:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/434127\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T21:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T21:35:10","slug":"how-we-graded-chicago-in-week-14-loss-vs-packers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/434127\/","title":{"rendered":"How we graded Chicago in Week 14 loss vs. Packers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears<\/a> were defeated by the Green Bay Packers<\/a>, 28-21, on Sunday. They had a chance to win the game late, but a back-breaking interception effectively ended the game.<\/p>\n

Because it\u2019s the Packers, this type of loss will sting more than usual. The organization desperately wants to take them down. Eventually, they will. The Bears<\/a> have taken massive steps in 2025, and they have another chance to beat the Packers in two weeks. This time, it will come at Soldier Field.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each unit of the football team had its ups and downs, but nothing stood out as the reason they lost the football game. It\u2019s also correct to say that nobody stood up and won the game for them either. Opportunities were there but missed in the end.\u00a0This is how we graded each unit of the football team:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Offense: C-<\/p>\n

The Bears offense was not good enough to win. In the first half, Caleb Williams struggled to complete passes, they were unable to move the ball downfield, and they didn\u2019t score enough points to win.\u00a0The first half was especially lousy, as they only scored three points. Everything negative about this group was emphasized in the early stages of the game. In the second half, things got better, but they were unable to pull out the victory. Williams threw the game-deciding interception on the final offensive play of the game for Chicago. The bad play occurred in the end zone as Williams and the Bears were trying to tie the game. It was a good effort to try and tie it, but they came up short.<\/p>\n

Defense: C\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chicago\u2019s defense gave up two touchdowns in each half. However, especially in the first half, they didn\u2019t get much help from the offense and were often on the field. Still, the pass rush was nonexistent (outside of one Montez Sweat sack early), and they couldn’t contain the run gamer when they needed to. But they weren’t the sole reason for this loss. They don\u2019t love giving up 28 points, mainly the last touchdown Green Bay scored, knowing its impact, but they had a \u201cbend, don\u2019t break\u201d feel all game long. They get a C for mostly keeping them in the game, but Green Bay\u2019s game-winning score can\u2019t be ignored.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Special Teams: B-<\/p>\n

Special teams was solid for the most part in the extreme outside, outside of kicker Cairo Santos. While he didn’t miss any kicks, he cost the Bears seven points when he failed to kick the ball in the landing zone on a kickoff. Santos has come under immense scrutiny this season, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Chicago make a change. But they are not the unit that failed the team.<\/p>\n

Coaching: A\u00a0<\/p>\n

Despite losing this game, and to the Packers no less, it is clear that Ben Johnson and his staff are doing a great job. No matter what, the Bears play smart and hard all game long.\u00a0After trailing 14-3 at halftime, Chicago mounted an impressive comeback in the second half, and they had a chance to win it in the final minutes. Johnson\u2019s scheming is incredible, and it will only get better as more talent hits the roster. Whether it\u2019s going for two in certain situations or converting on third down, Johnson has a great feel for the game.<\/p>\n

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