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.

Caleb Williams anchors a four-quarter, driven Bears victory as Ben Johnson’s offense finally clicks. A patient, clock-killing 19-play drive and a run-heavy sequence hint at a matured process, while Luther Burton and Roma Dunay flash big-play potential. The defense forces four takeaways, sealing the win and fueling belief in Chicago’s path back toward respectability this season.

Locking in buy-in from the locker room and Williams’ steady progression sets up a hopeful run in Las Vegas and beyond, with the offense showing depth and creativity that goes beyond one star. The win marks a tangible step forward for Chicago’s young core and coaching staff.

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.