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In April, just blocks from where they’ll play the Lions on Thursday, the Bears embarked on something few teams in the NFL had ever been lucky enough to attempt: they drafted USC quarterback Caleb Williams first overall and, rather than put him on a developing roster, teamed him players they believed could compete for a playoff spot this season.
With six games to play, the playoff dream is gone. The 4-7 Bears have lost five in a row.