Chicago Bears ride a late surge to stretch a three game win streak, fueled by a revamped ground game and a confident Caleb Williams. Theo Benedict and Darnell Wright locked down the edges, DeAndre Swift burst through gaps, and the offense leaned into play action and clock management. Washington Commanders rallied but Chicago answered with poise, highlighting a culture shift that could reshape the rest of the season.

With a favorable stretch ahead starting against New Orleans, fantasy managers should monitor the Swift workload, Benedict and Wrights run blocking, and Williams growth under Ben Johnson. The by week produced adjustments that paid off, and the Bears look like a team on a new path toward a playoff push if they keep this momentum on the ground and protect the ball.

By-week focus sharpens the Bears’ blueprint: stabilize the line, define the run identity (outside zone), expand Luther Burden’s touches, and get DJ Moore more slot looks as Lovelin returns to unlock 12 personnel.

Defensively, Stevenson’s rise, Gordon’s health, and a back-end mix aim to pressure offenses and create turnovers, with Turner and Robinson flashing as interior disruptors. Special teams and bold fourth-down calls from Johnson shape the momentum and future calls, all while the offense tightens penalties and technique.

Overall, the bye week could pivot Chicago’s floor and ceiling: cleaner technique, sharper personnel use, and a more coherent game plan to carry momentum into Week 5.

Bears head to Las Vegas with Darnell Wright out and Theo Benedet stepping in to face Crosby, forcing Chicago to lean on tight-end and back help to neutralize the edge. The emphasis on run defense is critical as the Bears try to curb Ashton Gentry while Braxton Jones counters Crosby on the other side. A high-variance game hinges on short-area efficiency and a growing Caleb Williams-style offense transforming into consistent big-play ability.

Raiders weapons in the slot—Jacobe Myers, Trey Tucker, and Brock Bowers—test Chicago’s coverage while the Bears’ pass-catchers, led by Rome Dunay in his homecoming, aim to capitalize on play-action and vertical shots. With Edmonds anchoring a thin defense, a crisp game plan and crowd momentum could tilt this road matchup, making early leads and turnover-prone sequences pivotal for fantasy managers.

Caleb Williams exploded for four touchdowns, posting a 142 passer rating as the Bears hung 36 on Dallas, fueled by Ben Johnson’s dynamic play-calling and a decisive 19‑play drive that bled the clock. Braxton Jones answered the bell at left tackle, Tyreek Stevenson and Noah Sewell sparked the defense, and Luther Burden flashed as a new weapon alongside DJ Moore. The vibe in Chicago is confident but cautious, with the offense showing a sustainable floor if run fits tighten and turnover risk remains minimal.

Statlines back the narrative: Williams sits among the NFL’s top 10 in EPA, yards per attempt, and QBR through three weeks, while Johnson’s scheme shows a clear upgrade in rhythm and timing. The defense held Dallas to 14 and flashed takeaway ability, though run defense remains a work in progress. If the offense continues to trend up and the defense stays opportunistic, Chicago has a real path forward entering the bye week.