Bears' Grades: A Dominant Performance Sends Shockwaves Through Philly
The Chicago Bears have pulled off an upset of epic proportions, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 on the road. And what a performance it was, with several key players standing out for their individual excellence.
At quarterback, Caleb Williams showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately struggled to find consistency. Despite having some standout moments, such as a beautiful touchdown connection with tight end Cole Kmet and a fourth-down completion that kept the Bears' drive alive, he finished with a mediocre 56.9 passer rating, completing fewer than 50% of his throws.
However, it was clear that Williams wasn't the only reason for the Bears' success. Running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai took center stage, both rushing for over 100 yards and scoring touchdowns in the process. Their dominant performance earned them an A-Plus grade from this writer, with Swift running for 125 yards on 6.9 per carry and Monangai adding another 130 yards with a score.
The offensive line, too, shone brightly, particularly on the right side of the line where tackle Darnell Wright and guard Jonah Jackson made some crucial blocks to open up holes for the Bears' backs. Center Drew Dalman and left guard Joe Thuney looked like seasoned veterans, while rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo held his own.
Defensively, the Bears showed signs of life, particularly in the secondary where safety Kevin Byard III picked off a pass that had seemed destined for A.J. Brown's hands, courtesy of some sticky coverage from cornerback Kyler Gordon. Nahshon Wright also made a key play, ripping the ball out of Jalen Hurts' hands to give his team a turnover.
But perhaps the biggest surprise was the play-calling by head coach Ben Johnson, who seems to be getting it right from day one. The way he adapted his game plan to exploit the Eagles' weaknesses and keep them guessing will be crucial in determining whether or not this young team can make a deep playoff run.
All in all, it's been a dominant performance for the Bears, one that sets up their next opponent with a real challenge on their hands. Can they keep it going? Only time will tell.
The Chicago Bears have pulled off an upset of epic proportions, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15 on the road. And what a performance it was, with several key players standing out for their individual excellence.
At quarterback, Caleb Williams showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately struggled to find consistency. Despite having some standout moments, such as a beautiful touchdown connection with tight end Cole Kmet and a fourth-down completion that kept the Bears' drive alive, he finished with a mediocre 56.9 passer rating, completing fewer than 50% of his throws.
However, it was clear that Williams wasn't the only reason for the Bears' success. Running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai took center stage, both rushing for over 100 yards and scoring touchdowns in the process. Their dominant performance earned them an A-Plus grade from this writer, with Swift running for 125 yards on 6.9 per carry and Monangai adding another 130 yards with a score.
The offensive line, too, shone brightly, particularly on the right side of the line where tackle Darnell Wright and guard Jonah Jackson made some crucial blocks to open up holes for the Bears' backs. Center Drew Dalman and left guard Joe Thuney looked like seasoned veterans, while rookie left tackle Ozzy Trapilo held his own.
Defensively, the Bears showed signs of life, particularly in the secondary where safety Kevin Byard III picked off a pass that had seemed destined for A.J. Brown's hands, courtesy of some sticky coverage from cornerback Kyler Gordon. Nahshon Wright also made a key play, ripping the ball out of Jalen Hurts' hands to give his team a turnover.
But perhaps the biggest surprise was the play-calling by head coach Ben Johnson, who seems to be getting it right from day one. The way he adapted his game plan to exploit the Eagles' weaknesses and keep them guessing will be crucial in determining whether or not this young team can make a deep playoff run.
All in all, it's been a dominant performance for the Bears, one that sets up their next opponent with a real challenge on their hands. Can they keep it going? Only time will tell.
Caleb Williams had some serious ups and downs but that secondary is 
️ Kevin Byard III's pick 6 was a game changer 
Nahshon Wright ripping the ball out of Hurts' hands was also a huge momentum shift 
on to next week, this Bears team is for real! 
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The Bears' win is definitely impressive, especially considering they were the underdogs. I think what impressed me most was how well the team worked together - from Williams to Swift and Monangai, everyone seemed to be on the same page. And that defensive line? 
I love how they were able to shut down the Eagles' offense without getting overwhelmed.
I mean, come on, Bears just straight up dominated Philly and nobody's surprised? Caleb Williams is like the human version of a participation trophy - all flash, no substance 
. And those running backs? Forget about it, they're like two furry little dynamos on the field 
. But seriously, what really impressed me was that defensive unit - they were like the special forces of the NFL 
. Ben Johnson's play-calling is getting some serious props from me too... he's like a mastermind or something 
. Only question is, can they keep this momentum going? 
They really showed a great balance between big plays and consistent drives. I think Caleb Williams just needs to work on his decision-making a bit, but overall, he's got some huge skills 
. And can we talk about those running backs? D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are absolute studs! 
... just kidding, sort of!
The Bears were on FIRE! I was like Caleb Williams was gonna light it up but then he just kinda...meh 
56.9 passer rating tho? Not bad but def not great lol and those running backs tho!! Swift and Monangai are straight fire 
I mean what's gonna stop them now 
Darnell Wright & Jonah Jackson were like 2 robots on the field 
Drew Dalman & Joe Thuney are total pros 
he's got this whole game plan thing figured out 
Nahshon Wright is a total game-changer 
and Kyler Gordon's sticky coverage was 
. As for Ben Johnson, dude is on a roll 
. However, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are straight fire 
. And can we talk about Ben Johnson's play-calling? He seems to be on point 
. The Bears are definitely giving it their all this season 
D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were on fire!!! And can we talk about the O-line? 
Drew Dalman and Joe Thuney were like a well-oiled machine out there! 
now let's see if they can keep this momentum going! 
