Three takeaways from Bears' 26-14 win over the Saints for fourth consecutive victory

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift #4 celebrates a first down during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-TimesAshlee Rezin/Sun-Times

It wasn’t memorable or impressive, but the Bears pulled out a 26-14 victory over the Saints to improve to 4-2, matching where they stood at this point last season.

Here’s what went right and wrong in the win:

Defense disrupts

While there still are concerns about the defense overall, the Bears got four takeaways: a Montez Sweat strip-sack and interceptions by Kevin Byard, Tremaine Edmunds and Nahshon Wright.

Swift solid

D’Andre Swift continued playing like the running back the Bears need…