Summary
The Chicago Bears narrowly lost to the San Francisco 49ers after a failed final play. Coach Ben Johnson acknowledged he didn't give a quick enough call to quarterback Caleb Williams, affecting the play's setup. Despite the loss, a win in their next game could secure the Bears a favorable playoff position.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Bears lost to the San Francisco 49ers, with the game ending 42-38.
- The Bears were close to scoring, just 2.5 yards from the goal line, with four seconds left.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams decided to scramble instead of passing to a running back.
- Coach Ben Johnson said he didn't provide the play call quickly enough, which affected Williams.
- Analyst Ben Solak mentioned a mistake on an earlier play involving running back D'Andre Swift assuming a timeout was available.
- The Bears face the Detroit Lions next, impacting their playoff seeding opportunities.
- A win against the Lions or a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles could give the Bears the No. 2 seed in the NFL playoffs.
