Bears have one major problem after loss to Packers, NFL reporter says

The Chicago Bears are coming off a dismal showing against the Green Bay Packers, and even though they're without franchise quarterback Caleb Williams, it still hurts.

The Bears fell 31-7 at Lambeau Field, dropping their record to 3-2 for the season. It's the kind of loss that knocks the wind out of Chicago, pun intended.

Now, head coach Ben Johnson and the Bears are assessing what they need to focus on going forward, and one NFL reporter has an idea of their biggest problem.

Bears' secondary is becoming a major concern

Because of the Bears losing so dramatically to the Packers, they're falling in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings after the game in Week 5. The team fell five spots, and that took it out of the top 10. It's now ranked No. 13.

ESPN's Courtney Cronin says that in the Bears' case, the "secondary is more problematic than the pass rush."

In the piece, she points out that in the preseason, many thought the Bears would have a strong secondary and that it would be the "strength of the defense," but that has "gone out the window."

"That unit allowed Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love to complete six passes for 25-plus yards and has been trending down since a shootout with the Panthers in Week 1," she adds.

Of course, they have two rookie defensive backs in Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad II, and it will take time for them to get adjusted to the NFL's world. But she also points out that "the play of veteran cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson (77.3% of targets thrown into his coverage have been caught) and Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (allowing a 140.7 passer rating when targeted) is a major cause for concern."

So, the secondary is something Johnson will absolutely have to address and soon.