There were some positive signs for the Chicago Bears in their first game since Thomas Brown was promoted to offensive coordinator. There also was another heartbreaking ending. D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson each rushed for a touchdown in Chicago's highest-scoring game in a month.

There was a notable shift in the Bears' offense without Shane Waldron, both in the schematic approach and in the results.

The pairing between new Bears coordinator Thomas Brown and quarterback Caleb Williams produced a field goal in its first drive together. Down 7-0 at Soldier Field on Sunday, the B

The Chicago Bears made a big move along their offensive coaching staff firing Shane Waldron and promoting Thomas Brown to offensive coordinator.

The Athletic turned to ESPN analyst Matt Bowen, a former NFL safety from the Chicago area, for answers and even advice for the Bears. Nate Tice, a former quarterback and analyst for Yahoo Sports, also recently joined the Hoge & Jahns podcast. Here are their thoughts on what the Bears should do offensively.

The Chicago Bears hope Thomas Brown’s fresh approach to leadership and perspective on the offense will help unlock rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears put together their best game in weeks. Welcoming the Green Bay Packers into Solider Field, the Bears started their division play with a tight nail-biter against the Packers. The Bears led 19-14 late in the fourth, until the Packers regained the lead with 2:59 left in the game.

Analysis: SI.com's Albert Breer reports the Bears offense has changed how they meet under Thomas Brown in an effort to bring the whole group together and avoid the blame game.