The team was sloppy in committing seven penalties for 80 yards, including multiple flags on Jaylon Johnson as he battled stud Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson for much of the day. The rest of the defense was even worse, giving up big plays on the ground to Aaron Jones and a career day through the air to Jordan Addison.

This is our online morning newsletter, Bear Necessities. Subscribe to get the latest Bears news delivered to your mailbox every day. What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears? Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has hit his stride under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown over the past two games,

Analysis: Bouncing back from another catastrophe is the goal for the Bears overall but for Caleb Williams handling the pressure takes on a more literal meaning.