LANDOVER, Md. – The Bears lost Sunday’s game in the most painful way possible, as they watched Commanders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels launch a 52-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass that was tipped and landed in the arms of receiver Noah Brown as time expired .

Here are three takeaways from the Bears’ 18-15 loss to the Commanders at Northwest Stadium:

Caleb backs away

For the first time in six weeks, there were no clear signs of progress from Caleb Williams, the quarterback the Bears drafted first overall. Playing in front of friends and family, the Washington, D.C. area native posted a 59.5 passer rating, his worst since Week 2. He completed just 10 of 24 passes for 131 yards and was sacked twice. The Bears didn’t score until the final minute of the third quarter, scoring their fewest points since Week 2.

Defense holds firm

The Bears’ defense allowed Daniels, the second pick in the draft, to throw for 326 yards and run for another 52 yards. They were brave in the red zone, giving up four field goals and no touchdowns – until the fateful Hail Mary.

Swift breaks out

Running back D’Andre Swift ran 18 times for a season-high 129 yards, including a 56-yard touchdown run that gave the Bears their first points of the game. It was his longest streak of the season.