Cut the rookie, some slack! That’s the common notion, isn’t it? Baptism by fire…and all that. But fudge all that, the Bears fans are growing impatient with Caleb Williams’ repetitive mistakes under center. Chicago had an opportunity to shock the Lions in the last snap of the game, but… Williams’ inexperience happened. Boom! 23-20 narrow defeat. As a result, the whole of Chicago is on social media berating their rookie.

I mean, Williams started slowly, just like the whole of the Bears. They were in a rut at halftime, down 16-0. But the 23-year-old started pulling the pieces through. What would have made him a hero—with 256 YDs, 3TD, and no INTs—the clutch time pressure got to him, making him the scapegoat.

This was the sixth defeat in a row. So, we feel you Chicago. But this one? It hits differently for two reasons. First, the heartbreak of a classic “so close, yet so far” scenario. The Bears flipped the script in the second half, led by rookie Caleb Williams, who made history despite the loss—a rookie record of 212 consecutive pass attempts without an interception, edging Kyler Murray’s mark of 211. Impressive? Absolutely. Enough to topple the Lions, who sit at an NFL-best 11-1? Not quite.

And boy, the way they drew curtains on the game… Fans and analysts had a field day roasting them. That’s reason number two for why this stings. Sure, Williams showed flashes of brilliance, but this game also screamed one thing loud and clear: he’s got a lot to learn.

Caleb Williams feels the wrath of the Bears fans

Bears fans are fuming, and no one can really blame them because it’s not just about losing—it’s how they lost. The final sequence against the Lions? A masterclass in what-not-to-do football. With a sack pushing them to the edge of field goal range and about 30 seconds left, you’d think the timeout was coming. Instead, chaos unfolded. The clock ticked away, and an incomplete bomb downfield sealed the deal. One fan didn’t hold back, writing: “idgaf if u only been in the league as long as ONE PLAY.. CALEB WILLIAMS THAT IS ON YOU.. HORRIFIC.”

A bit harsh? Maybe. But at this level, that kind of time mismanagement feels unforgivable. The Bears had victory within reach, only to fumble it away—figuratively, at least—with mind-boggling clock control. Caleb Williams, the supposed franchise savior, let precious seconds melt away. Matt Eberflus later defended the plan, saying, “The hope was to re-rack the play, snap the ball at 18 seconds, throw in-bounds, call timeout, and then kick the field goal.” Sounds neat, coach. But fans? They’re not buying it. Another vented: “Caleb Williams you S-CK. I have better clock management than you idiot #Thanksgiving.” Ouch.

Safe to say, the holiday spirit was in short supply. And the hits kept coming. One comment bluntly read: “Caleb Williams is not a serious QB.” Another added: “Caleb Williams was fried!!!!!” The frustration is palpable. For a fan base that’s been starved for consistency, moments like this sting extra hard.

A final jab? “Omg, Caleb Williams is horrible.” If that doesn’t scream collective disappointment, what does? So here we are. Bears fans, already weary of “learning moments,” are running out of patience. How many more missteps can this team afford before they finally turn potential into production? Right now, Chicago’s faithful are stuck in the waiting room—and they’re not happy about it.