Frustration Boils Over as Caleb Williams, Bears Fall Short in Lambeau
Caleb Williams walked off the field at Lambeau with the kind of frustration that doesn’t fade overnight. The Bears rookie quarterback had just endured a 28-21 loss to the rival Packers - a game that felt winnable at multiple points, but ultimately slipped away due to a mix of missed opportunities, untimely mistakes, and defensive breakdowns.
Williams’ stat line told part of the story: 19-of-35 passing for 186 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, along with 15 rushing yards on four carries. But numbers alone don’t capture the rollercoaster of his performance - or the emotion he showed afterward.
“It’s frustration just because we shot ourselves in the foot more than anything,” Williams said postgame. “We had a great shot early in the game with the interception, defense doing a good job, and then we kind of let them get going.”
That early opportunity - a turnover generated by the defense - gave Chicago a chance to seize momentum. Instead, the Bears offense sputtered, managing just a field goal in the first half.
Williams struggled with accuracy early, and the offense couldn’t find rhythm. It wasn’t until the second half that things started to click.
And when they did, we saw flashes of the quarterback Bears fans have been waiting on. Williams connected with Cole Kmet on a big-time throw that showcased his arm talent and timing. Then came the highlight of the night: a laser to Olamide Zaccheaus in the end zone, threading the needle through tight coverage for a touchdown that briefly reignited hope.
But for every flash of brilliance, there was a costly mistake. With under 30 seconds left and a chance to tie or win, Williams underthrew Kmet in the end zone - a throw he’d want back. The interception sealed the Bears’ fate.
To be clear, this wasn’t all on Williams. Chicago’s defense gave up three touchdown passes to Jordan Love - one for 23 yards, the other two both over 40. Those are backbreaking plays in a rivalry game, especially when your offense is still trying to find its footing.
This one’s going to sting. It’s the kind of loss that lingers - not just because it was against Green Bay, but because the Bears had their chances and let them slip.
Still, if there’s been a theme to this team’s season, it’s resilience. They’ve taken tough losses before and bounced back.
Williams’ frustration is a sign of his competitiveness, but also of his awareness. He knows he has to be better.
He also knows the team around him has to tighten up if they want to close out games like this. The margin for error in the NFL is razor-thin, especially in December, and the Bears found that out the hard way.
Now it’s about how they respond.