Windy City Gridiron
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL
BEARSSSSSS
The rookie quarterback shook off a slow start to deliver a signature performance, leading three consecutive scoring drives in the final minutes. Williams’ poise in the face of a double-digit deficit suggests the tide may finally be turning in the NFL’s oldest rivalry.
In a statistical anomaly, the Chicago defense held Green Bay to zero touchdowns despite five drives reaching the red zone. The Packers’ opportunities resulted in three field goals, a fumble, and a turnover on downs, keeping Chicago within striking distance.
The veteran kicker converted field goals of 43, 46, and 51 yards in swirling winter conditions. His accuracy proved vital in a game where the margin for error was razor-thin, eventually allowing the team to force the extra period.
Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds was activated prior to kickoff and finished the night with 10 tackles. His recovery of a third-quarter fumble proved to be one of the many turning points in the defensive effort.
Nearly 10 minutes after quarterback Caleb Williams delivered a perfect 46-yard touchdown pass to receiver DJ Moore, putting a bow on the Bears’ most dramatic comeback win of the season, he had yet to leave the field. Williams ran a lap around the entirety of Soldier Field to thank the fans who braved a frigid Chicago evening.
Less than 24 hours after their epic comeback overtime win over the Packers, the Bears on Sunday clinched a playoff berth when the Lions lost to the Steelers. The Bears improved their record to 11-4 and extended their division lead to a game-and-a-half.
The Bears scored 16 points in the final 1:59 of regulation and overtime to turn a 16-6 deficit into a 22-16 victory. The defense has now generated a takeaway in eight consecutive games, the longest active streak in the NFL.
Caleb Williams threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, and Chicago overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter. The Packers lost quarterback Jordan Love to a concussion during the second quarter.
Cairo Santos converted field goals of 43, 46, and 51 yards despite the blustering winter wind. Josh Blackwell recovered a critical onside kick with 1:59 remaining to give the offense a chance to tie.
With eight career fourth-quarter comebacks, Williams tied an NFL record for quarterbacks in their first two seasons. He finished the...
