Quarterback Caleb Williams' impressive effort throughout a seesaw shootout in Cincinnati in Week 9 allowed the Chicago Bears to match their win total from last season.

As Chicago prepares to host the skidding New York Giants on Sunday, Williams assures the team realizes "there is no slouch game." Not with the Bears on solid footing for what's shaping up as a wild race for NFC playoff positioning.

"We're 5-3," Williams said. "We understand what's in front of us and where we want to go."

The Bears have won five of six after starting the season with a pair of division losses, climbing into the NFC playoff race.

Their 47-42 victory over the Bengals offered reasons to both squirm and shout.

Although the defense faltered, yielding 470 passing yards to a banged-up Joe Flacco, Chicago welcome

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