Bears quarterback Caleb Williams made sure to pay his respects to a breast cancer survivor after beating the Saints.

Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and special teams coordinator Richard Hightower address the media Thursday at Halas Hall ahead of the Bears' Week 7 matchup with the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field Sunday.

Week 8's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens would traditionally be viewed as a lopsided mismatch. The Bears of recent history could never compete with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and the cast of John Harbaugh's characters.

Key concerns for the Bears include Ravens running back Derrick Henry and the potential return of Lamar Jackson. Chicago must address self-inflicted wounds, such as penalties, to continue their success.

Under the bright lights of Monday night, veteran safety Kevin Byard III brought the energy, leadership, and intensity that has defined his NFL career. Mic'd up for the clash between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders, Byard's voice was everywhere—from pregame hype to post-play breakdowns.

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With a second-year quarterback (Caleb Williams), a first-year head coach (Ben Johnson) and coming off a five-win season, it would have been easy to chalk this up as a rebuilding year. Or at least a transition year. Johnson does not want to hear any of that talk and made it clear on Friday that his expectations for this season are to compete.

The way that Jackson can throw downfield and rifle off chunk yardage on the ground is a major reason why the Ravens likely had to be very careful with his recovery from the hamstring injury. However,