Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Chicago Bears improve so dramatically from 2024 to 2025?
The Bears went from 5-12 in 2024 to 11-6 in 2025, improving their points per game by 7.7 and jumping from 32nd to 4th in total offense. They drastically reduced sacks allowed from 68 to 24 and improved their pass block win rate from 15th to 1st in the league.
What changes did Ben Johnson make to the Bears offense?
Johnson switched the Bears from a shotgun-heavy team to running nearly 50% of snaps under center, utilizing play-action extensively. He adapted his 12-personnel concepts from Detroit and helped Caleb Williams achieve an 80.0 QBR on play-action, which ranked third in the league.
How much better was Caleb Williams in his second season?
Williams threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns, setting a franchise record for passing yards. His pressure-to-sack rate improved dramatically from 28.2% to 12.2%, and he led multiple fourth-quarter comebacks with a 96.8 rating in clutch situations.
How many comeback wins did the Bears have in 2025?
The Bears had seven comeback wins in 2025, with six of those coming in the fourth quarter. Caleb Williams threw 13 touchdowns in the fourth quarter with a 96.8 rating and engineered 5 game-winning drives.
What was wrong with the Bears offense in 2024?
The 2024 Bears were historically bad, ranking 32nd in total offense and 28th in scoring while allowing 68 sacks. Caleb Williams was under pressure on 28% of his dropbacks with a sack rate of nearly 10%, making the offense completely dysfunctional.