Chicago Bears defense's takeaways 'foundation' of win streak

Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumble in the first quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler hugs Bears quarterback Caleb Williams after the Bears defeated the Saints 26-14 on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to pass as he rolls out of the pocket in the first quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright intercepts a pass in the second quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds celebrates after his interception late in the fourth quarter against the Saints on Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen celebrates with middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) after Edmunds made an interception late in the fourth quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears running back Kyle Monangai celebrates as he runs off the field after a victory over the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears head coach Ben Johnson, left, and Saints coach Kellen Moore greet one another after a Bears victory Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears kicker Jake Moody celebrates with his teammates after making a field goal during the third quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) and defensive end Chase Young (99) sack Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears tight end Colston Loveland makes a move after a catch in the fourth quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears coach Ben Johnson stands beside a referee after challenging a call in the fourth quarter against the Saints on Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears free safety Kevin Byard III and cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) collide as they break up a pass intended for Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears running back D'Andre Swift runs for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Saints on Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears running back D'Andre Swift smiles after running for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears kicker Jake Moody kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards tackles Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears running back Travis Homer tackles Saints kickoff returner Mason Tipton during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds celebrates after sacking Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds sacks Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears running back Kyle Monangai puts a move on Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry in the third quarter on Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) celebrates a missed kick from the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 19, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) during the second quarter at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 19, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) runs the ball during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 19, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) breaks free on a big run in the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 19, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Jason Hiller, left, and his nephew Josh Hiller stand outside in the rain before the Bears play the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

A fan takes in the wet scene at Soldier Field before a Bears-Saints game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore walks on the field before playing the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Jacki Papesh tailgates in the rain before the Bears play the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass during the first quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Saints on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bears safety Jaquan Brisker sacks Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler during the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)