The Chicago Bears were defeated by the Green Bay Packers, 28-21, to fall to 9-4 on the season. It marked Chicago’s first loss in six games and dropped them to second in the NFC North and seventh in the NFC.The Bears got off to a rough start in the first half, where they were trailing 14-3 at halftime and with the Packers set to get the ball to open the third quarter. But Chicago mounted an impressive second-half comeback, which included three straight scoring drives, including two touchdowns, to position themselves for the win. Unfortunately, they fell just short after quarterback Caleb Williams was picked off in the end zone in the final 30 seconds.There’s plenty to discuss from this game, including Caleb Williams’ late-game heroics and how the Bears-Packers rivalry has finally become competitive again. Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the Chicago’s Week 14 loss vs. Green Bay:Alyssa BarbieriAfter a night to sleep on it, I’m feeling a lot better after that loss than my instant reaction. The fact that the Bears were able to make this a game after trailing 14-3 at halftime, and with the Packers getting the ball to start the second half, was nothing short of remarkable. If this was Matt Eberflus’ team, they would’ve gotten the doors blown off. Instead, Ben Johnson and company made adjustments and Chicago fell one interception short of forcing overtime or even going for the win. Say what you will, but these are not the same old Bears.This was a disappointing loss for sure, as it always hurts to lose to Green Bay. But especially given the playoff implications heading into the final month of the season. At 9-4, the Bears fell to second in the NFC North and from first to seventh in the NFC. Looking ahead, Chicago will need to win, at minimum, three of their final four games to make the postseason. And they might actually have to win out given the competitiveness of the NFC.The offense was a disaster in the first half mounting just 71 yards, which is the fewest for a Ben Johnson offense in a first half. But they were going against the best defense they’ve faced all season, and they made the necessary adjustments in the second half to position themselves for overtime or a win. Caleb Williams continues to be the NFL’s greatest escape artist, and he absolutely dominated in the second half leading three consecutive scoring drives (and it was nearly four). Some of the throws he made only a handful of quarterbacks in the league can make. It’s clear the raw talent is there. Now, if Johnson can get Williams to play like he did in the second half for an entire game, this offense will be unstoppable.The defense has bene hampered by injuries all season, and the absences of linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and cornerbacks Kyler Gordon (who injured himself during warmups) and Tyrique Stevenson certainly hurt. Chicago’s complete lack of a pass rush allowed Jordan Love to have his way with the secondary, where he had two big touchdown throws in the first half. The run defense also struggled, including allowing a 21-yard run by Josh Jacobs on third-and-1 that led to the go-ahead and game-winning touchdown.The good news is the Bears will get a chance for revenge against the Packers in two weeks. And considering they nearly beat Green Bay playing just one half of football, Chicago has a really good chance to even the series if they can play a complete game. Regardless, the Bears-Packers rivalry is finally back, and it’s a sweet feeling.Brendan SugrueI’ll admit as soon as I put out my game prediction of the Bears winning, I had doubts. It’s hard to win five games in a row, and getting two road victories against upper-echelon teams was always going to be a challenge. And this game felt like a playoff matchup with the atmosphere at Lambeau Field, the stakes with the NFC standings, and the overall vitriol between these two teams. If you’re a fan of entertaining football games, you enjoyed this one a lot. If you’re a Bears fan, you probably would like to move on pretty quickly.The Bears simply didn’t play a complete game, and that cost them in the end. They came out flat on offense with just five total yards in the first quarter as Ben Johnson was outcoached by Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. And the defense gave up more explosive plays than I can remember them doing all season. But this is a Bears team that refuses to die, and that was proven with a relentless second half. It just wasn’t enough to dig them out of the hole they made.Quarterback Caleb Williams was sensational at times, delivering strike after strike when his back was against the wall. Of course, the game came down to a fourth-down call, and Williams failed to execute it properly. He had Cole Kmet wide open in the end zone had he just thrown the ball a bit earlier. And the defense didn’t do him any favors after missing crucial tackles a drive earlier.The loss stings a bit, but the Bears showed they’re one of the top teams in the conference for how they played Green Bay. Prior to this game, no team had eclipsed 20 points or 300 yards at Lambeau Field. And Packers players themselves say the Bears have a new sense of confidence that they didn’t have last year. The Bears are on their way and get another shot against the Packers in two weeks on their turf. Surely, it will be a similar slugfest, but for now, it’s time to focus on the Cleveland Browns and get back in the win column.Mike PendletonThe rivalry is alive and well, but the mood shouldn’t be all doom and gloom around Chicago. After pulling off the biggest win of the year against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Bears were in prime position to really put a stamp of emphasis on their season, it just wasn’t meant to be. Credit to the Bears where they deserve it, they never stopped fighting, and when things got chippy on the field, they didn’t allow themselves to get pushed around. Caleb Williams, while ultimately ending the game with his interception, played well in spurts, now it’s just about it all coming together from start to finish.Green Bay played very well and played like a team who knew it was going to be a dog fight. Micah Parsons had an impact on the game, but it was more so with his presence than it was his actual production. The great thing about this matchup is we will get to see these two teams in two weeks at Soldier Field, which should once again build some incredible tension and interest in the game. Chicago will have to get it right against the Cleveland Browns, who pose a huge threat on the defensive side with All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett. Another big test for the offensive line awaits, but the Bears are not dead by any stretch of the imagination.Vinnie PariseThe Chicago Bears fell hard to the Green Bay Packers. They were not blown out at Lambeau Field, but they took a tough loss against a team they so desperately want to beat. Caleb Williams had a chance to complete his game-tying magic again, but threw a rare interception. That ended the game for the Bears in their quest to beat the Packers. The good news is that they found a way to bounce back in the second half, but they were unable to complete the job. They don’t have much time to think about it, however, as they will play the Packers again in two weeks. A game against the Cleveland Browns will stand in between these two matches. This is not a game that defines the Bears. At 9-4 and in the mix for the division, they have proved their worth in the NFC. If they can beat the Browns and get to 10-4, they’ll be in very good shape. This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears vs. Packers: Morning After Chicago’s close loss in Week 14