Instant Reactions: Caleb Williams, Bears play complementary football in big win

That’s what I call a response. For the first time in a long time, all three phases contributed to a pivotal Bears victory.

After weeks of warranted criticism of an offense that reached the end zone just three times in three weeks, it felt like something finally clicked.

Doug Kramer joined the offense from the backfield, providing a lead block for Roschon Johnson’s 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. The Bears led the rest of the way.

Kramer provided a lead block for Johnson’s third-and-1 conversion in the fourth quarter.

Caleb Williams finally connected with DJ Moore for six, lasering a ball into a tight window while the receiver kept his balance, tapping his toes with a Rams defender draped over him.

Caleb finished the day: 17/23, 157 yards, one touchdown, zero turnovers.

D’Andre Swift’s 36-yard touchdown extended the Bears’ lead to nine points — their largest lead of the season. Swift more than doubled his rushing total for the year, picking up 93 yards on 16 carries. The running back was also the team’s leading receiver, catching seven passes for 72 yards.

Montez Sweat’s strip-sack in the second quarter set up the Bears at the LA 13, and Tory Taylor pinned the Rams inside the 10 three times, including once on a 66-yard boot late in the fourth.

Jaquan Brisker’s interception with 0:56 sent the Bears into victory formation.

An all-around win. 2-2.

Nicholas Moreano

Didn’t think I would be writing this, but give credit to Shane Waldron. The Bears’ offensive coordinator used 13 personnel in the low red zone, and it resulted in a Roschon Johnson touchdown. In the second half, the Bears utilized more no-huddle and that resulted in back-to-back touchdown drives. Caleb Williams didn’t commit any turnovers, and the Bears secured a much-needed victory to get to 2-2 on the season.

Mark Carman

The Bears made everyone sweat for a good portion of the first half but somehow had the lead at the half courtesy of a Montez Sweat strip sack. Kudos to Shane Waldron for inserting Doug Kramer in at fullback and running it straight ahead with Roschon Johnson. Progress was made and it continued in the second half. Caleb Williams did not turn it over and found DJ Moore for a key touchdown. 2-2 never felt so good.

Kevin Kaduk

Taking. Care. Of. Business. The first half was frustrating, but the Bears corrected things in the second half to finish September at 2-2. Credit to Caleb Williams and. Co. for protecting the football and the offensive line for giving Caleb more time in the second frame. The start of a winning streak with Carolina coming to town next week? Let’s hope.

Patrick Norton

Can’t ask for more than that. All three phases contributed in big ways. Between Caleb Williams’ turnover-free day, the defense’s two turnovers, and Tory Taylor’s massive boot, it’s the best complementary football we’ve seen from the Bears in a long time. Onto Week 5 against an interesting Carolina Panther team. 2-2. Get to 3-2.