Season two, episode seventeen of The Shawn Mackey Show dives into the Bears versus Steelers matchup, a game that was back and forth from start to finish. The Bears ultimately pulled off a 31–28 win, with plenty of action on both sides of the ball. Caleb Williams finished 19 of 35 for 239 yards and three touchdowns, though he did have a costly mistake with a T.J. Watt strip-sack that resulted in a defensive score for Pittsburgh. Mason Rudolph completed 24 of 31 passes for 171 yards with one touchdown, one interception, and took two sacks. Despite the turnover, Williams posted a strong quarterback rating of 104.3.

The Bears’ run game struggled heavily after multiple weeks of dominance. Kyle Monongai led the way with 48 yards on 12 carries. DeAndre Swift added only 15 yards on eight carries, and the team totaled just 99 rushing yards. Trick play specialist Luther Burden chipped in a nice double-reverse run for 15 yards, but the offensive line never found a rhythm. Shawn discussed whether Monongai is beginning to emerge as the true No. 1 back due to his power, versatility, and ability to handle a heavy workload.

Penalties remain an issue, though they seem to be trending downward. The Bears had seven penalties for 83 yards, but avoided the disastrous mistakes seen earlier in the season. Shawn expressed cautious optimism about the Bears' 9–3 record, but emphasized the difficulty of the remaining schedule: Packers (twice), Browns, Lions, and 49ers.

Shawn broke down the Bears’ ongoing struggles in the passing game, pointing out that despite the solid stat line, Williams still missed 16 throws and continues to show inconsistency in accuracy and timing. He highlighted issues with receivers dropping passes, but also emphasized Williams’ responsibility for off-target throws. This upcoming matchup with Green Bay may reveal whether the passing game is improving or regressing.

He also discussed roster changes, including Ozzie Trapillo likely starting at left tackle for the rest of the season due to injuries and inconsistent play from Theo Benedett. Trapillo stepped in and performed well, earning his spot.

The wide receiver breakdown included DJ Moore, who caught five of his seven targets for 64 yards and two touchdowns; Rome Odunze, who caught three of nine targets for 53 yards; and tight end Colston Loveland, who hauled in four of five targets for 49 yards and a touchdown.

Shawn then turned attention to struggling corner Nick McCloud, who has been having a rough season. Opposing quarterbacks were completing nearly 89% of passes targeting him entering Week 12, with a passer rating of 131.5. The Steelers targeted him frequently and found success, with McCloud allowing three catches, 24 yards, and a touchdown.

Shawn then revealed his Champs & Chumps of the week. Champs included Caleb Williams for bouncing back from the strip sack, the Bears’ fourth-quarter defense for stopping the Steelers twice late in the game, Montez Sweat for his dominant performance including two sacks, and linebacker Demarco Jackson for his 15 tackles and disruptive play. Chumps included the Bears’ run game for producing only 99 yards, the defensive front for giving up 186 rushing yards including 92 to Kenneth Gainwell, and the fourth-quarter offense for failing to run out the clock and giving Pittsburgh one last chance.

Shawn wrapped up the episode with the week’s Forgotten NFL Legend: Darrell “The Mad Bomber” Lamonica. Known for launching deep balls in any situation, Lamonica spent early years with Buffalo before starring with the Raiders, leading them to four straight division titles and an appearance in Super Bowl II. Shawn ran through his long list of accolades, including AFL MVP honors, All-Star selections, and statistical accomplishments.

He closed by teasing the next episode covering the Bears vs. Eagles Black Friday matchup and signed off with his signature: “I’m out, folks. Peace. I’ll see you in the streets.”