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The Pressure is On
Week 2 of the NFL season brings a classic NFC North matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears. Both squads are already feeling the weight of an opening-week loss, and for Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, the spotlight is only getting brighter — and hotter.
Growing Pains in Chicago
Williams, the highly-touted No. 1 pick just a season ago, was supposed to be the Bears’ long-awaited answer under center. Instead, Week 1 against Minnesota left more questions than answers. His frantic footwork, off-target throws, and missed reads had critics sharpening their knives, raising doubts about whether he can truly become the elite quarterback Chicago has waited 75 years for.
Why Lions Fans Care
The Lions are no strangers to quarterback drama themselves, and facing Williams so early gives them a chance to turn the screws on a young passer still finding his rhythm. Detroit’s defense has the opportunity to rattle him again, especially if he hasn’t cleaned up his poise in the pocket.
Is Ben Johnson the Fix?
The Bears’ new head coach, Ben Johnson, is already being credited for bringing accountability and fresh energy to Chicago. But while the intangibles are there, Sunday’s showdown with Detroit will be an early test of whether he can help Williams iron out his rough edges — or if the growing concerns keep piling up.
One thing’s certain: all eyes will be on Caleb Williams this week, and whether he can quiet the noise with his play.