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Ben Johnson is getting close to running his ideal offense in Chicago but he's still missing one thing from QB Caleb Williams
The Chicago Bears have won four consecutive games but despite the sustained success lately, frustrations are still being had with the inconsistencies on offense. Earlier in the season, the run game was the biggest struggle for head coach Ben Johnson's unit.
Chicago Bears fans are surely thrilled after their team extended its winning streak to three with Monday's 25-24 victory over the Washington Commanders, but things might get even better in the future as quarterback Caleb Williams continues to become more experienced.
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson has put together some memorable moments in his first season as head coach. Johnson and his Bears got a big win over the Washington Commanders on Monday, 25-24. Chicago connected on a field goal with time expiring to win the game, and move to 3-2 on the season.
"He’s a North Carolina boy, and he’s got some vinegar in there," one of Johnson's players said about his approach to coaching the team.
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Ben Johnson finally made a change fans wanted and it sparked a more dynamic run game in Week 7 with exciting results
Both Swift and Monangai proved they're more than capable of sharing the load and producing at a high level. It's something that should continue in Week 8 going up against a Baltimore Ravens' defense that's allowed 134.3 rushing yards per game in 2025.
While the Saints had all the momentum, a crucial challenge call from Bears head coach Ben Johnson changed everything.
Chicago has 18 "big" running plays and 18 "big" passing plays. Johnson's offense is averaging 7.2 of them per game, ranking second in the NFL behind only the Los Angeles Rams. The Lions, for what it's worth, are averaging only 5.5 per game.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Quincy Riley records his first career interception in the NFL, jumping in front of a pass by Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.