From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 30s
Bears coach Ben Johnson has problems to fix
Bears coach Ben Johnson faces penalties and red zone struggles beyond QB issues.
In brief
Bears coach Ben Johnson faces penalties and red zone struggles beyond QB issues. Bears coach Ben Johnson needs to fix penalty problems and red zone performance after a 9-3 loss to Vikings. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Bears coach Ben Johnson
Bears coach Ben Johnson has problems to fix that have nothing to do with the QB.
“Bears coach Ben Johnson has problems to fix that have nothing to do with the QB”
Second game loss
Bears lost 9-3 to Vikings in rain with Caleb Williams hamstring injury.
“Bears lost 9-3 to Vikings in rain with Caleb Williams hamstring injury”
Penalty problem
Bears committed 20 penalties in NFL, tied for third most.
“Bears committed 2:00 in NFL, tied for third most”
Red zone struggles
Bears scored 0 points in red zone despite 59 points against Panthers.
“Bears scored 0 points in red zone despite 59 points against Panthers”
Field goal issues
Bears field goals blocked twice in last two games.
“Bears field goals blocked twice in last two games”
Penalty impact
Bears committed three straight penalties in second quarter.
“Bears committed three straight penalties in second quarter”
QB situation
Caleb Williams won’t practice this week with hamstring injury.
“Caleb Williams won’t practice this week with hamstring injury”
Blitz rate
Vikings used 82% blitz rate against Bears.
“Vikings used 82% blitz rate against Bears”
Red zone performance
Bears ranked 19th in red zone percentage through Sunday.
“Bears ranked 19th in red zone percentage through Sunday”
Field goal attempt
Bears field goal snapped high on first attempt.
“Bears field goal snapped high on first attempt”
QB options
Tyson Bagent likely faces Eagles instead of Williams.
“Tyson Bagent likely faces Eagles instead of Williams”
Penalty consequences
Bears committed 12 offensive penalties in last two games.
“Bears committed 12 offensive penalties in last two games”
Red zone failure
Bears scored 0 points in red zone despite 59 points against Panthers.
“Bears scored 0 points in red zone despite 59 points against Panthers”
Next game
Bears face Eagles with Williams out and Bagent likely starting.
“Bears face Eagles with Williams out and Bagent likely starting”
The key point
Bears coach Ben Johnson needs to fix penalty problems and red zone performance after a 9-3 loss to Vikings.
