One play that wasn’t made by the Chicago Bears defense in Week 14 has kept me up at night this week.
While many obsessed over screenshots of an “open” DJ Moore, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this screen grab — which happened on what turned out to be a crucial Bears defensive possession. I’ll share both infamous screen shots here so you can decide which one you hate more:
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— Bleacher Nation Bears (@bn-bears.bsky.social) December 7, 2025 at 8:50 PMPick your poison. Both of those plays sting. Days later, I can’t stop thinking about how they impacted that game. Ultimately, I’ve come to the conclusion that the Bears’ inability to (1) stop Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs from getting a first down on that 3rd-and-short play and (2) failure to keep him from turning what could have been a minimal gain into an explosive play that resulted in a red-zone trip and a game-winning touchdown was the biggest play of the game. Not the missed throw by Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. But instead, a missed opportunity by a handful of Chicago defenders to stuff Green Bay in its tracks.
If you want to relive the play, here you go:
Josh Jacobs gets through for the first down!CHIvsGB on FOX/FOX One t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/FzkiiCRBLZ
— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2025Defensinve linemen Montez Sweat and Gervon Dexter Sr., cornerback Jaylon Johnson, and linebacker D’Marco Jackson all have opportunities to stop Jacobs in his tracks, force a fourth down, and possibly make the Packers settle for a field goal. I hope Bears Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen shows this footage in film sessions this week and uses it as a reminder of how not doing the little things (taking the right angles, not overpusuing, etc.) can turn into big things for the opponent.
There is a lesson to be learned from that one Bears defensive lapse
The other thing I have been unable to shake since that Bears-Packers game is the fact that Chicago’s defense needs a ton of help on the defensive line. This isn’t breaking news, mind you. There have been questions about the defensive side of the trenches dating back to last year. And while the front office has made significant investments (the Montez Sweat trade, adding Dayo Odeyingbo and Grady Jarrett in free agency, multiple Day 2 picks) to bolster that line, the return on investment hasn’t mached what the Bears have put into the position group to this point. What a bummer.
Nov 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) reacts after a tackle against the New York Giants during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn ImagesSUBSCRIBE TO THE BN BEARS PODCAST: Apple | Spotify | YouTube
I suppose the good news is that once you identify a problem, it becomes easier to find solutions. The reality is that the Bears will not be able to properly fix their issues in the trenches on the defensive side of the ball. Perhaps a little patchwork here and a little schematic tweak there could help right now. But the reality is that Chicago’s front office needs to do to the defensive line this upcoming offseason what it did to refurbish the offensive line last offseason. With that being said, at least we know there is a blueprint to fix an entire position group in one offseason. That makes me feel better.
Because the Bears have been playing well and are in a position to fight for a playoff spot down the stretch, I have not done much digging in terms of potential free-agency fits or possible 2026 NFL Draft targets. However, we have a some mock drafts (one from Matt Rooney, another from Patrick Flowers) and a college football prospect watch post that are worth checking out right now. More will come as the weeks and months go on as we approach the offseason.
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But let me be. clear, our focus right now is on what is immediately ahead of us — an upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns that could go a long way toward telling us about this team’s pursuit of a postseason berth.
Sep 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn ImagesHence then, the article about i can t stop thinking about this game changing play from bears packers was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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