The Chicago Bears faced a disappointing defeat against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, losing control of the NFC North standings. Despite a solid performance in the second half and innovative play-calling from offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, the Bears could not secure the win.
With the game on the line, quarterback Caleb Williams threw a critical interception to Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon, sealing the Bears” fate. After reviewing the play, the former number one overall pick acknowledged his shortcomings in execution and decision-making.
“I rolled out and saw Cole, and I tried to give him a big-boy ball, letting him go up for it because I noticed starting to sprint,” Williams explained to reporters. “There was a guy trailing me, so I didn”t feel I could go for it myself. I just need to give Cole a better shot. Next time, I”ll extend it a little more and lead him better. In those moments, you want to trust your guy to make a play, but I need to deliver a better ball.”
Williams had a wide-open D.J. Moore available for a potential first down and was close to the marker himself. With time still on the clock, he had ample room to maneuver, even though it was fourth down. His performance was a mix of impressive plays and puzzling mistakes, raising ongoing concerns about his accuracy and decision-making.
While the Bears are not out of playoff contention yet, it is crucial for the franchise to ensure that their star quarterback does not become a liability moving forward.
