Chicago Bears hope benefits of bye week outweigh a major drawback

"What we think and feel of actually going back and watching the tape, I think the first four games, and like (media) said, these last two gams that we've had our first home win and our first away win, I think it builds a lot of momentum and confidence," quarterback Caleb Williams said.

The Bears will be going for a three-game winning streak with their game Oct.  12 against Washington. They had a three-game winning streak last year when they beat the Rams, Panthers and Jaguars in succession before losing the Hail Mary game with the Commanders.

They haven't had more than a three-game winning streak since winning the NFC North in 2018 under former coach Matt Nagy in his first season. They won four straight and five during that season.

Williams points out how the offense played well but can always stand to benefit from a self-scout during this bye week.

"Like I said after the game, we’ve got to go look at everything and be truthful for ourselves, and the coaches are going to do the same for us," Williams said.

Even though momentum is big, Williams said the goal is regular improvement.

"You try to stay on that consistent path of growth and not ever ride the rollercoaster,” he said.

In recent years, the Bears rode roller coasters taking far too many wild drops. It's time to climb, and the bye week can be part of helping achieve it.