As bad as the Bears’ offense was against the Packers and as ill-advised as it would be to continue with such a limited passing game, their success on the ground signaled growth.
Rushing for 180 yards at a rate of 6.7 yards per carry is always a good thing in itself. Should the Bears have thrown more, especially trailing by 14 in the fourth quarter? Of course. But building this offense might require several gradual steps.
If the ground game truly has been fixed and is going to roll with the combination of running backs David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert, it’s a start.