Bears Win Fourth Straight Despite Offensive Penalties, Efficiency Issues

The Chicago Bears are currently on a four-game winning streak but continue to face challenges with their offense, particularly with penalties and red zone efficiency, scoring touchdowns on only half of their trips inside the 20-yard line. Head coach Ben Johnson emphasized the need for better discipline to avoid pre-snap penalties and improve consistency, especially in passing completions and red zone performance. The offensive line, despite massive improvements and fewest sacks allowed in the NFL, still shows inconsistency, particularly with left tackle Theo Benedet, whose performance needs refinement. Quarterback Caleb Williams has struggled with accuracy and decision-making, posting his lowest passer rating of the season recently, but the Bears' strong defense and rushing attack, including back-to-back 100-yard games by D'Andre Swift, have helped secure wins despite offensive shortcomings. Johnson acknowledges that both he and Williams are still developing their working relationship and that improvement in the passing game is crucial for the Bears to become a stronger contender in the NFC North. Overall, while the Bears' run game and defense are performing well, cleaning up penalties and enhancing offensive efficiency remain key to unlocking their full potential.