Week 12 Fifth Quarter: Bears & Panthers show glimmers of hope in close losses
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Why did the Chicago Bears' loss to the Minnesota Vikings still offer hope for the team?
Caleb Williams showed significant improvement under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, performing well against a tough Vikings defense. He completed 10 of 13 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns against the blitz, with zero sacks.
What were the key factors in the Dallas Cowboys' victory over the Washington Commanders?
The Cowboys' defense, particularly Micah Parsons, dominated the Commanders' offense, pressuring quarterback Jane Daniels on 12 dropbacks, resulting in seven pressures and one sack. The Commanders' defense struggled to pressure Cooper Rush, who had a clean game with zero scrambles.
How did Will Levis perform in the Tennessee Titans' win over the Houston Texans?
Levis had a rollercoaster game, throwing an interception and getting sacked eight times, but also had significant positive plays, including a perfect passer rating on play-action passes. The Titans' special teams were notably poor, contributing to the overall chaos of the game.
What was notable about Bryce Young's performance in the Carolina Panthers' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs?
Young had one of his best games, showing improvement against the blitz and making decisive plays. He completed 11 of 14 passes for 135 yards and a touchdown against pressure, with a 9.6 yards per attempt average. The Panthers' offensive line also played well, allowing only two sacks.
How did the Seattle Seahawks' defense perform against the Arizona Cardinals?
The Seahawks' defense held the Cardinals to just two successful rushes and limited Kyler Murray's effectiveness. Leonard Williams had a standout game with two and a half sacks, three TFLs, and four quarterback hits, significantly impacting the Cardinals' offense.
- Caleb Williams' impressive performance against the Vikings' blitz (10 of 13 for 156 yards, 2 TDs, 0 sacks)
- Bears' defense struggled, allowing 330 yards and 2 TDs to Vikings' QB
- Improved offensive organization under Thomas Brown compared to Waldron
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