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Film study: Bears QB Caleb Williams takes a step backward

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Caleb Williams’ homecoming didn’t start well — or end well.

In between, the Bears’ rookie quarterback struggled to find both his rhythm and his checkdown receivers.

The Bears were shut out until the final minute of the third quarter Sunday. A functional offense would have made Jayden Daniels’ game-ending Hail Mary moot.

Williams took a step back in the 18-15 loss to the Commanders. Here are three reasons why:

Another slow start

The Bears are the worst first-quarter team in the NFL.