Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is stopped by Chicago Bears linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II, right, as defensive back Jaquan Brisker (9) watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) AP
Bears head coach Ben Johnson gave his first-team offense the entire first half in Friday night’s preseason finale. After a slow start, it allowed quarterback Caleb Williams to practice an end-of-half drive and finish his preseason on a high note with a touchdown pass to Rome Odunze.
Johnson was pleased with how quarterback Tyson Bagent and wide receiver Jahdae Walker ended the game, calling it “remarkable” that the Bears rallied and won, but he was frustrated with the way the game began.
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