The Caleb Williams File: Navigating the toll of losing and building chemistry with fellow rookie Rome Odunze

When the Chicago Bears walk into U.S. Bank Stadium for Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, they will be 64 days removed from their last victory. The team’s seven-game losing streak has taken a toll. Yet for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, there’s still a sizable challenge ahead to finish the season strong. Three weeks after falling to the Vikings 30-27 in overtime, the Bears will get their rematch. With kickoff approaching, here’s our Week 15 entry to “The Caleb Williams File.” The buzz Caleb Williams has been seeking counsel, soliciting advice from teammates on how to navigate the longest […]

4 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Eric Washington hoping Sunday’s defensive performance was ‘an anomaly’

Chicago Bears coordinators, players and defensive assistant coaches met with reporters Friday at Halas Hall after a practice to prepare for Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Here are four things we learned from those sessions. 1. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington said he is “disappointed … but just very determined” after the showing against the San Francisco 49ers. Washington’s first go as Bears defensive play caller after replacing Matt Eberflus was a rough one. The Bears gave up 38 points and 452 yards, and the coordinator took the blame Friday. “Clearly we failed to meet the mark in terms […]