Eagles thoughts: Grin and bear it

Key Points:

• Ben Johnson’s first year coaching the Chicago Bears was successful, leading them to their first playoff win since 2010, but the team struggled significantly in his second year, highlighted by a 59-point drop-off in scoring between games.
• The Bears’ running game, led by D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, was less effective recently, particularly in poor weather and against teams that can stop the run, raising questions about the offense’s adaptability without key players like Caleb Williams.
• Wide receiver Makai Lemon has had a disappointing start to the season with low yards per catch, a trend common among many players who fail to improve significantly after a poor start, though there remains some optimism for his development.
• Upcoming college football matchups to watch include Texas at Tennessee, Ole Miss at Florida, Oklahoma at Georgia, and Oregon at USC, with key players like Texas EDGE Colin Simmons and Florida EDGE Emmanuel Oyebadejo expected to impact their teams’ performances.
• Injuries and positional challenges are notable in college football, such as USC CB Jontez Williams recovering from an ACL tear and Oregon’s interior line facing issues with player size and versatility, which could influence upcoming games.