Can the Chicago Bears fix their penalty issues?

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams pitches the ball to running back D'Andre Swift in the third quarter against the Ravens on Oct. 26, 2025, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

PUBLISHED: October 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM CDT

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Can the Chicago Bears fix their penalty issues? Is Caleb Williams' recent play cause for concern? The Tribune’s writers tackle this week’s pressing questions.

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