The Chicago quarterback looked much improved, nearly stealing a win from Minnesota. This and more in this week’s NFL plays worth watching again.

This is our online morning newsletter, Bear Necessities. Subscribe to get the latest Bears news delivered to your mailbox every day. What’s the latest with the Chicago Bears? Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has hit his stride under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown over the past two games,

The team was sloppy in committing seven penalties for 80 yards, including multiple flags on Jaylon Johnson as he battled stud Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson for much of the day. The rest of the defense was even worse, giving up big plays on the ground to Aaron Jones and a career day through the air to Jordan Addison.