Bears encouraged by QB Caleb Williams' growth in Week 2 loss

Copy Link

Email

Print

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears exited Week 2 with major questions about their defense after giving up 52 points to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Lost in the blowout that marked Chicago's (0-2) second NFC North loss in six days, however, was improvement from quarterback Caleb Williams.

In his second game under coach Ben Johnson, Williams threw for 207 yards, two touchdowns and an interception while completing 63.3% of his passes. The Bears have scored a touchdown on the offense's opening possession in back-to-back weeks, something that did not happen during Williams' rookie season.

"I did see significant growth," Johnson said. "It's not perfect yet. There's still a number of…