While the Saints had all the momentum, a crucial challenge call from Bears head coach Ben Johnson changed everything.

The Bears rushed for 222 yards, their most in a game since 2023. That’s back-to-back outstanding days at the office in the road-grading department. Williams had pressure on a lot of his drop-backs, though he could have dealt with some of that himself without such scrambling theatrics. One sack allowed won’t get anybody banished to Siberia.

Bears GM Ryan Poles is looking less of a genius for selecting Ruben Hyppolite II after two straight healthy scratches, while other linebackers are hurt.

Bears' Ben Johnson gifts lone game ball to unsung hero in victory over Saints originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Chicago Bears won their fourth game in a row, defeating the New Orleans Saints 26-14 at Soldier Field.

One week after Tyrique Stevenson acquitted himself well at the sight of his infamous mistake, the Bears cornerback left Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury. Stevenson was hurt in the second quarter against the Saints. In the third quarter, the team said he was doubtful to return.