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Frustrated Bears Coach Demands Discipline After Ravens Loss

10/27/2025

Summary

Johnson Urges Improvement

Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears coach, expressed frustration after the 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Bears fell to 4-3 after a brief 6-0 lead and committed 11 penalties.
The Bears have the NFL's lowest red zone touchdown percentage since Week 3 at 36.8%.
Caleb Williams, the Bears quarterback, has accuracy issues, with 21.5% of his throws off target this season.
Johnson urged team leaders to improve discipline and execution ahead of their next game.

Summary

Ravens End Losing Streak

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Chicago Bears 30-16, ending a four-game losing streak.
Tyler Huntley completed 17 of 22 passes for 186 yards and one touchdown while filling in for the injured Lamar Jackson.
Derrick Henry scored two touchdowns, and the Ravens' defense made key turnovers, including an interception by Nate Wiggins.
The Bears' Caleb Williams threw for 285 yards but struggled in the red zone, converting only 1-for-3.
The Ravens will face the Miami Dolphins next, while the Bears prepare to play the Bengals.

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Historical Context

The NFL has grappled with rising penalties, which increased by 20% from 2009 to 2016, impacting game flow and player discipline. In 2014, teams averaged 12.7 penalties per game, exemplified by the Chicago Bears' 11 penalties in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. This trend threatens teams' performance, as seen in the Bears' low red zone efficiency of 36.8%.

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Johnson Urges Improvement

Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears coach, expressed frustration after the 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Bears fell to 4-3 after a brief 6-0 lead and committed 11 penalties.
The Bears have the NFL's lowest red zone touchdown percentage since Week 3 at 36.8%.
Caleb Williams, the Bears quarterback, has accuracy issues, with 21.5% of his throws off target this season.
Johnson urged team leaders to improve discipline and execution ahead of their next game.

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