Bears' Defense Struggles Against Packers' Offense

The Chicago Bears' defense faced significant challenges during their 28-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers, with missed tackles and defensive lapses leading to critical plays against them. In a pivotal moment with just over five minutes left and the game tied, four Bears defenders failed to tackle Packers running back Josh Jacobs, who gained 21 yards on a crucial third-and-two play.

Cornerback Jaylon Johnson acknowledged the team's inability to finish plays, stating, "That's a play that we've all got to make." The Bears’ secondary struggled without nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon, who was a late scratch due to a groin injury.

This left C.J. Gardner-Johnson to fill in, and while he made an interception early in the game, the secondary later allowed Packers quarterback Jordan Love to complete 17 of 25 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns.

Safety Jaquan Brisker noted the secondary's slow start, citing issues with miscommunication and defensive backs losing one-on-one matchups. The Bears also faced challenges offensively, with quarterback Caleb Williams acknowledging his own struggles, particularly on a game-sealing interception thrown to cornerback Keisean Nixon.

Williams expressed the need to start faster as the Bears fell from the top seed in the NFC to the last playoff spot with the defeat. Overall, the Bears' defensive performance raised questions about their strategy moving forward, especially as they approach the final stretch of the season.