With Caleb Williams struggling, different heroes emerge for Bears in Week 1
CHICAGO — Before any questions were asked, Chicago Bears defensive end Darrell Taylor wanted to commend what Daniel Hardy did to change the game against the Tennessee Titans. “If he’s going to make dumb decisions like that, we’re going to make him pay for it.” That “dumb” decision by Levis became the first pick six at any level for Stevenson. Let me go to the crib with it.’” GO DEEPER NFL Week 1 takeaways: Cowboys' talent overwhelms, Harbaugh's formula works, Caleb Williams shaky Despite all the new offensive firepower, Owens scored the Bears’ first touchdown on Hardy’s blocked punt. And we had to make a play and we did it on special teams together.” It was the Bears’ first blocked punt since the 2012 season. The second half, we just had to lock in on who we are and what we came here to do, and that’s to be a dominant defense and play Chicago Bears-style defense.” GO DEEPER Bears mailbag: What defines success for Caleb Williams' first season?
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