Bears' Protection Woes Haunt Caleb Williams in Loss to Texans

The Scene

A Familiar Feeling

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Williams' Pain

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Inflection Point

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Texans' Blueprint

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Offensive Line Struggle

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Unsettled Offense

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Waldron's Challenge

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A Glimmer of Hope

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Looking Ahead

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The Scene

Caption: Texans' relentless pressure on Caleb Williams results in seven sacks, raising concerns about Bears' offensive line.

A Familiar Feeling

Bears' 19-13 loss to the Texans highlights a familiar pattern: a struggling quarterback, a valiant defense, and unresolved protection issues.

Williams' Pain

Williams admits to feeling "a little bruised up" after taking multiple hits during the game.

Inflection Point

– The loss to the Texans serves as a concerning early-season inflection point for the Bears.

Texans' Blueprint

– The Texans' success in protecting C.J. Stroud offers a blueprint for the Bears to emulate in safeguarding Williams.

Offensive Line Struggle

The Bears' offensive line's struggles are reminiscent of those that plagued Justin Fields in previous seasons.

Unsettled Offense

The lack of protection led to an unsettled offensive flow, with Williams making inaccurate throws and forced decisions.

Waldron's Challenge

– New offensive coordinator Shane Waldron faces scrutiny as the Bears' offense sputters through two games.

A Glimmer of Hope

– Stroud's message to Williams highlights the young quarterback's talent and potential for growth.

Looking Ahead

The Bears need to address their offensive line woes and establish a balanced scheme to unlock Williams' potential and avoid repeating past failures.