Bears Struggle With Penalties, Key Mistakes in 30-16 Loss to Ravens

The Chicago Bears suffered a 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, snapping their four-game winning streak. Key issues included 11 penalties for 79 yards and a struggling offense that failed to score enough touchdowns, settling frequently for field goals instead. Quarterback Caleb Williams, despite his potential, was criticized for his accuracy and decision-making, notably throwing a costly interception late in the fourth quarter that led to a Ravens touchdown and widened the lead. Head coach Ben Johnson expressed disappointment with Williams' performance, emphasizing the need for better field vision and accuracy. The Bears defense also allowed 177 rushing yards, contributing to the defeat, but the primary blame was placed on Williams, who was outplayed by Ravens backup Tyler Huntley. The team, now 4-3, faces pressure to address these issues before their next game against the Cincinnati Bengals.