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How has Caleb Williams progressed? Bears vs. Micah Parsons? Mailbag, game picks
- Caleb Williams shows progress with reduced sack rate and higher EPA per dropback this season, signaling improved efficiency.
- Williams improves under pressure, with EPA against the blitz rising to 0.21, placing him among the league’s top performers.
- Third-down efficiency has improved, with Williams’ passer rating and EPA per pass rising significantly this season.
- Williams has delivered in the clutch, with multiple game-winning drives and a higher late-quarter EPA per dropback.
- The Bears’ run-first approach remains central, especially to blunt pass rushers like Micah Parsons.
- Parsons leads the league in sacks and QB hits, creating a major matchup problem for Chicago’s line.
- Coaches plan to slow Parsons with chip blocks and tailored protection, while Williams must read zones and avoid sacks.
- Defensive backfield depth and potential extensions shape Chicago’s 2026 plans, with Brisker and Byard as focal points.
- Packers quarterback Jordan Love has impressive numbers; Packers analysts expect continued success against Chicago’s defense.
- Analysts’ game picks favor a tight Packers win or Bears split, underscoring the game’s playoff significance.
- Historical context shows Packers’ series dominance and the Bears’ rare December tests against Green Bay.
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