When push comes to shove, Chicago Bears fail to convert back-to-back QB sneaks: ‘We’ve got to make it happen’

Bears quarterbacks Caleb Williams, left, and Tyson Bagent head to the locker room after a 52-21 loss to the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Ben Johnson, left, and Lions coach Dan Campbell greet each other after a 52-21 Lions win at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Ben Johnson walks to greet Lions coach Dan Campbell after a 52-21 Lions win at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) tackles Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) in the third quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker Noah Sewell tackles Lions running back David Montgomery in the third quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad sacks Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the third quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson watches the Bears offense break from a huddle in the third quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, left, waits with the offense to resume play against the Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore sits on the bench in the third quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A fan in a bear costume watches as the Bears fail to convert a fourth-down try against the Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards heads to the locker room after an injury in the third quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams grimaces after getting sacked in the third quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Ben Johnson watches the video board in the third quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Ben Johnson talks with an official in the third quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat tackles Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the third quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams greets Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown after a 52-21 loss to the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, right, watches the video board in the final seconds of a 52-21 loss to the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent hands off to running back Kyle Monangai in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Devin Duvernay returns a kickoff past Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III watches the video board in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates with fans after a touchdown reception against the Bears in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a sidearm pass past Bears defensive end Montez Sweat in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

No celebration as Bears running back D’Andre Swift tosses the ball to an official after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is tackled by Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is tackled by Lions safety Brian Branch in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is sacked by Lions safety Brian Branch in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, center right, watches the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears safety Jonathan Owens tackles Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the second quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams watches from the bench in the second quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is grabbed by Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader in the second quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears running back Kyle Monangai reaches for the ball on an incomplete pass as Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone defends in the second quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears running back D’Andre Swift fumbles the ball after getting tackled by Lions safety Brian Branch in the first quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A mouthguard affixed to the helmet of Lions safety Brian Branch is knocked loose as he tackles Bears running back D’Andre Swift for a fumble in the first quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze runs into the end zone for a touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is tackled by Lions linebacker Jack Campbell in the first quarter at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Ben Johnson, center, reaches the field for a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears tight ends Cole Kmet (85), Durham Smythe (81) and Colston Loveland (84) head to the field for a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and teammates head to the field for a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears general manager Ryan Poles, center, heads to the field for a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears President Kevin Warren, left, heads to the field for a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams arrives for a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans begin reaching their seats before a Lions-Bears game at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks the perimeter of the field before a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks the perimeter of the field before a game against the Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 14, 2025, in Detroit. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)