Ben Johnson doesn’t hold back on Chicago Bears struggling pass game

Caleb Williams struggled during the Chicago Bears’ week 7 26-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints. While the Bears won their fourth straight game, the win was primarily due to the defense having a four takeaway, four sack game. The Bears’ offense was still able to create scoring drives thanks to the dominant 222 rushing yards from the run game.

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The Bears’ quarterback seemed off on Sunday. Williams held onto the ball too long and missed simple layup plays throughout the game. Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not hold back when asked about the Bears’ passing game struggle.

Ben Johnson got brutally honest about the Chicago Bears’ pass game

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During Sunday’s post game presser, Johnson kept it real when asked about the team’s offensive performance. Johnson noted that the offense has been “up and down”. The head coach said that “we have not hit our stride offensively yet and we’re capable of a lot more.”

The first-year head coach emphasized that the offense needs to capitalize off the defense’s takeaways. The Bears were in clear scoring position numerous times throughout the game and shot themselves in the foot due to bad penalties, snap issues, drops, and bad throws.

Via Marquee Sports Network on X:

“We’re not complimenting our defense on a regular basis. With the number of turnovers we’ve had over the last 4 games, we should be able to turn those into more points.”

Ben Johnson following Sunday’s Bears win. pic.twitter.com/I1XQX2Je3Z

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) October 19, 2025

“We’re not complimenting our defense on a regular basis. With the number of turnovers we’ve had over the last 4 games, we should be able to turn those into more points.”

Johnson kept it simple, stating the Bears were “not efficient enough in the pass game”. Williams only threw for 172 yards and had zero touchdowns. This was the first time Williams did not throw for a touchdown pass this season.

“We weren’t efficient enough in the passing game.”

Caleb Williams went 15/26 for 172 yards and an INT. pic.twitter.com/IwIAC6qh8A

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) October 19, 2025

If the Bears want to keep this winning streak continuing, Williams and the pass game needs to clearly be more consistent moving forward.

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