The Shawn Mackey Show

  The Chicago Bears delivered one of their most complete performances of the season with a statement win over the Philadelphia Eagles. While the passing game continues to raise concerns, the Bears’ dominant rushing attack, ferocious defense, and clutch playmaking pushed them to a stunning 9–3 start—something few fans could have predicted in year one of the Ben Johnson era. Chicago racked up 281 rushing yards behind the powerhouse duo of DeAndre Swift and Kyle Monongai, who both topped 100 yards. But the real unsung heroes continue to be the offensive line, which controlled the trenches from start to finish. The Bears won time of possession, first downs, and nearly every physical category that defines championship-caliber football. Caleb Williams remains the biggest question mark. While he flashes elite traits, he’s also showing bouts of panic, missing easy throws, and forcing dangerous passes—including one intercepted by a defensive lineman. Yet, despite inconsistencies, Williams ...

  In Season 2, Episode 17 of The Shawn Mackey Show , I break down one of the most entertaining games of the Bears’ season: a 31–28 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The matchup was a roller coaster from start to finish, featuring explosive plays, defensive breakdowns, big-time throws, costly mistakes, and a thrilling finish. Despite recent success on the ground, the Bears’ running game was nowhere to be found in this one. Chicago mustered only 99 total rushing yards, led by Kyle Monongai’s 48 yards on 12 carries. I raised an important question—are we witnessing Monongai slowly taking over as Chicago’s RB1? With his combination of speed, power, and ability to handle a full workload, it’s starting to look that way. Quarterback Caleb Williams delivered a mixed performance, throwing for 239 yards and three touchdowns but missing 16 throws and committing a critical turnover when T.J. Watt strip-sacked him for a defensive score. Still, Williams showed resilience by leading key late-...

 Welcome to Season Two, Episode 13 of The Shawn Mackey Show , coming to you live—well, live as I record it, but not when you’re hearing it—from a beautiful resort here in Cabo San Lucas. For those of you watching the video version, enjoy the view. I can now officially say I’ve not only listened to The Shawn Mackey Show in Cabo, but also recorded an episode here. This week, we’re talking about the Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints , where the Bears beat the Saints 26–14 on Sunday. At one point, the Bears led 20–0, and it looked like it would be a complete blowout. But by the time the final whistle blew, it was only a 26–14 win. Yes, the defense played solid, but this game should’ve had a much different outcome. Now, about Caleb Williams —I’m still not ready to jump on the bandwagon. He looked like he regressed again last week. I don’t know what’s going on with this kid. He acts like his talent is so superior that he doesn’t need to work as hard. His body language, that noncha...