A new era of Chicago Bears football began on April 25, 2024, when the Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Now Williams is embarking on a crucial rookie season, trying to lean on a veteran team around him as he navigates the highs and lows that come with quarterback development in the NFL. The Tribune is tracking Williams’ progress along the way, game by game, as he tries to cement himself as the future of the Bears franchise. Caleb Williams is his ‘authentic self’ on and off the field. And the QB plans to use his confidence to lead the Bears to greatness. Developing Caleb Williams: Inside the Bears’ plan to bring out the best in their new franchise QB A sit-down with Bears QB Caleb Williams: ‘It’s about having that fire lit up under you’ ‘He’s what you want as the face of your franchise.’ Get to know Bears rookie Caleb Williams. Our game-by-game predictions for the Bears 2024 season Week 1: Bears 24, Titans 17 Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates while coming off the field after a victory over the Titans at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus works the sideline in the first quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, 29, celebrates scoring the winning touchdown on an interception return against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates his first career win on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles celebrates the win with players on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) leaps over Tennessee Titans safety Quandre Diggs (28) in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)The big screen shows images of Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael as players head to the locker room at halftime of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) celebrates the win on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) celebrates the win with general manager Ryan Poles on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams meets Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis after the win on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) celebrates a sack in the third quarter on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears tight end Cole Kmet celebrates the Week 1 win on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker, 9, tackles Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, 8, in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) can’t catch a long pass in the end zone against Tennessee Titans cornerback Roger McCreary (21) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates his two-point conversion in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans celebrate as the team scores a touchdown on a blocked punt in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams prepares on the sideline in the first quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos, 8, celebrates a field goal in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen is shaken up after attempting to catch a pass in the fourth quarter against the Titans on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze, 15, grabs a batted pass over Tennessee Titans linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr., 56, in the second quarter on Sunday at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to pass in the fourth quarter against the Titans on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field.(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams runs the offense in the third quarter against the Titans on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, left, stands on the sideline late in the second quarter of a game between the Bears and the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) pitches the ball in the third quarter on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson scores on an interception return against the Titans in the fourth quarter on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field.(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos, 8, celebrates with his teammates after kicking a field goal in the fourth quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, 36, scores a touchdown after a blocked punt in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans cheer late in the fourth quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates after completing a pass for a 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears punter Tory Taylor (19) punts away the ball in the third quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, 53, throws the ball in the air after recovering a fumble in the fourth quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, 8, is pulled to the ground by Chicago Bears defensive end Darrell Taylor, 52, in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. Levis fumbled on the play. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse has his punt blocked by Bears defensive end Daniel Hardy in the third quarter of at Soldier Field. Bears safety Jonathan Owens returned the ball for the touchdown. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears safety Jonathan Owens returns a blocked punt for a touchdown in the third quarter at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) in the third quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates while coming off the field after a victory over the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reacts after an incomplete pass in the third quarter against the Titans on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, center, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown off of a blocked punt in the third quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) scores the winning touchdown on an interception return against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a left handed pass while warming up for the season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans get autographs before their team faces the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Jeremy Schmidt shows off his Bear Down fingernails while tailgating before the Chicago Bears face the Tennessee Titans in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Mark Velez runs the grill while tailgating with other Chicago Bears fans before the face the Tennessee Titans in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, warms up to face the Tennessee Titans with his fingernails painted on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins warms up to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cindy Laccino and her nephew Steven Fisher tailgate with other family members before the Chicago Bears face the Tennessee Titans in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker signs autograph for fans before the game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Javie Lents celebrates his 11th birthday throwing a football outside before the Chicago Bears face the Tennessee Titans in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson warms up to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, warms up for the season opener against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, wears a bracelet while warming up to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up to face the Titans on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans fans tailgate in the Waldron Deck before the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans get autographs before their team faces the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, walks out onto the field for warm ups before the season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Friends Jaye Beasley, Bruce Davis and Ed Fairchild tailgate together before the Chicago Bears face the Tennessee Titans in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)aChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, warms up for the season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fan Michael DiBartolomeo tailgates in his full game face before his team plays against the Tennessee Titans in the season opener on Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat grabs a pen before signing a few autographs before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch as Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up for the season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams screams as he finishes up his warmup for the season opener against the Titans at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)The Bears' Velus Jones Jr. fumbles a kickoff return that the Titans recovered in the first quarter Sunday at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus watches as quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, warms up to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus looks on as his players warm up for their season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is announced with the starting lineup before the season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day, 69, sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, 18, in the first quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Show Caption1 of 68Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates while coming off the field after a victory over the Titans at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Expand The 24-17 comeback win over the Tennessee Titans in the season opener felt “unbelievable,” Caleb Williams said. He became the first quarterback picked No. 1 in the draft to win in his NFL debut since David Carr in 2002 and the first Bears rookie QB to win the season opener since at least 1950. Yet he also knew where he fell short. “Just watching all the guys celebrate, understanding that I need to be better,” Williams said. “I will be better.” The Bears offense netted 148 yards, went 2-for-13 on third down and didn’t score a touchdown. Williams completed 14 of 29 passes for 93 yards with a 55.7 passer rating and had five carries for 15 yards. He was sacked twice to help the Titans kill drives, including taking a 19-yard loss on the Bears’ second series. There weren’t a ton of highlight-reel plays for Williams. He had only four passes of more than 10 yards, the longest a 13-yard gain by DJ Moore in the second quarter. Week 2: Texans 19, Bears 13 Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) heads for the locker room after a 19-13 loss to the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) grabs the jersey of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) greet each other after a 19-13 Texans win at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) is tackled by Texans safety Jimmie Ward (20) after a reception in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, left, sits on the bench with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, right, after throwing an interception against the Texans in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) dives to the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) looks at the video board in the third quarter against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) runs after a reception in the fourth quarter against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) walks on the field during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is helped off the ground after getting sacked in the fourth quarter against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon almost makes an interception during the third quarter against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is tackled by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) lies on the turf after getting sacked by Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) misses a touchdown catch during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) laughs after losing his helmet during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) falls on the field after getting tackled during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts a pass for Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) during the third quarter at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The ball flies past Bears wide receiver DJ Moore as Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter defends in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts a pass intended for Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) slides after running the ball for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) celebrates after kicking a three-point field goal during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears fans watch the third quarter against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) takes the handoff from quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the first quarter against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) is held by Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil as running back Joe Mixon rushes in the first quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker gets first bumps from head coach Matt Eberflus before a game against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) takes the field before the Bears play the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent warms up before a game against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up on the field before the Bears play the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) high-fives fans before the Bears play the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stretches with teammates before a game against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans walk outside the stadium before the Chicago Bears play the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)John Tarpey, vice president of security for the Bears, gets in on a photograph with former Texans cheerleaders before a game against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)From left, Cheryl Boblitt King and Sharon Medford stand outside the stadium wearing cowboy boots before the Chicago Bears play the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent warms up before a game against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks the perimeter of the field before a game against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up on the field before the Bears play the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) walks on the field before the Bears play the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears general manager Ryan Poles throws a football before a game against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) walks to the locker room before the Bears play the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A person wearing a cowboy hat walks on the field before a game between the Texans and Bears at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Show Caption1 of 41Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) heads for the locker room after a 19-13 loss to the Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Expand The Bears offense and quarterback Caleb Williams came up short on a national stage at NRG Stadium in a 19-13 Texans victory. Unlike Week 1, when the Bears defense and special teams scored touchdowns, the offense needed to carry the load — and didn’t come through. In a sloppy game that included 21 penalties between the teams, the Bears got in the end zone just once — their only offensive touchdown of the first two weeks. The Bears had the ball and a chance to win with 1 minute, 37 seconds to play. Williams hit Rome Odunze with a 27-yard pass to get to the Bears 47-yard line. But Williams threw incomplete, was sacked for a loss of 8 yards, rushed for 1 yard and threw incomplete again on fourth down. Williams completed 23 of 37 passes for 174 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions and was sacked seven times. The Bears totaled 71 rushing yards, with Khalil Herbert scoring the only touchdown on a 2-yard run shortly before halftime. Week 3: Colts 21, Bears 16 Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) walks off the field after losing against the Indianapolis Colts 21-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams fumbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Colts on Sept. 22, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart (90) recovered the ball. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)A Chicago Bears fan throws his hands in the air during a game against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Bears lost 16-21. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a pass and is tacked by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Dallis Flowers (21) in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive left to right: Montez Sweat (98), DeMarcus Walker (95), and Andrew Billings (97) pressure Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) in the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Bears lost 16-21.(Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus yells to the referee during the third quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) catches a pass while being defended by Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. Odunze has 3 catches for 44 yards in the first half. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) during the fourth quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45) during the fourth quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to hand off the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. Trailing him is Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23). The Colts beat the Bears 21-16. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans watch the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs past Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III (31) in the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. Taylor scored two touchdowns. The Colts beat the Bears 21-16. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) and cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) walks off the field after losing against the Indianapolis Colts 21-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a pass and is tacked by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Dallis Flowers (21) in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) is tackled during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Indianapolis Colts fans celebrate after a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) during the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws off balance to an open Rome Odunze (15) during the first quarter of the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) catches a pass while being defended by Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) in the second quarter of the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. Odunze has 3 catches for 44 yards in the first half. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) hands the ball off to Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Indianapolis Colts players celebrate after stopping the Chicago Bears on fourth down during the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Colts defensive tackle Taven Bryan sacks Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks at his teammates before a snap during the first quarter against the Colts on Sept. 22, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) freacts to fans as he heads off the field following warm-ups before the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears center Doug Kramer Jr. warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears punter Tory Taylor (19) signs a football after warm-ups before the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott practices over-the-shoulder catches before a game against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Eric Lucas plays catch before the start of the Bears game outside of Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron walk around the field before the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds warms up before the game against the Colts on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.(Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up with running back D'Andre Swift (4) before the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)10-year-old Penny Smiljanich of Chicago runs the 40-yard-dash outside of Lucas Oil Stadium while fans watch her on Sept. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Show Caption1 of 37Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) walks off the field after losing against the Indianapolis Colts 21-16 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)Expand Despite all of the ugliness, all of the mistakes that had preceded the moment, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams took a snap with a chance to lead the winning drive with 6 minutes, 52 seconds to play against the Colts. Six seconds later, Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu swiped the opportunity away. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound rookie from UCLA burst off the line of scrimmage and barreled around Bears tight end Cole Kmet. Williams said he could feel Latu coming, and he tried to step up in the pocket and make small movements. But he could see wide receiver Rome Odunze about to pop open behind the linebacker and prepared to throw. With Kmet falling to the ground as he tried to stop it, Latu swatted at the arm of Williams, who fumbled. Colts nose tackle Grover Stewart pounced on the ball at the Bears 16-yard line. Four plays later, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored on a 1-yard touchdown run for the deciding play in a 21-16 Colts victory. The Bears offensive issues were the primary factor in their returning from Indianapolis 1-2 — from the strip-sack to Williams’ two interceptions to a painful first-half red-zone sequence in which the Bears ran 10 plays inside the 20 and four from the 4 or closer and didn’t score any points. Week 4: Bears 24, Rams 18 Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates his touchdown pass to DJ Moore (left) against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) hugs Los Angeles Rams guard Justin Dedich (67) after winning 24-18 against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)A Bears fan catches a football in the stands before a Bears game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. The Bears won 24-18 against the Rams. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) prepares to hand the ball off during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Bears running back D'Andre Swift scores a touchdown during the second half against the Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Fans cheer during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. The Bears won 24-18 against the Rams. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) celebrates after Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) receives a successful pass during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. The Bears won 24-18 against the Rams. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) scores a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. The Bears won 24-18 against the Rams. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates after winning 24-18 against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates his touchdown pass to DJ Moore against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches a punt Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) tackles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) for a loss in the fourth quarter on Sept. 29, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans cheer after the Bears won 24-18 against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) prepares to throw the ball in a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. The Bears won 24-18 against the Rams. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) celebrates after making an interception during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. The Bears won 24-18 against the Rams. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) celebrates his forced fumble on Rams quarterback Matt Stafford that the Bears recovered in the second quarter on Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws an interception to end the game under pressure from Chicago Bears defensive ends DeMarcus Walker (95) and Darrell Taylor (52) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears coach Matt Eberflus congratulates tight end Marcedes Lewis after the win over the Rams on Sept. 29, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) makes an interception to secure the game in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams scrambles ahead of Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams takes the field to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins leaves the game with an injury at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws the ball away under pressure from Rams linebacker Jared Verse. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) prepares to hand the ball off during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) runs after catching a pass from Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) celebrates his forced fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matt Stafford that the Bears recovered in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stretches in the end zone as he warms up to face the Los Angeles Rams. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Sean Khan, from Aurora, makes spicy chicken tikka masala before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stretches in the end zone as he warms up to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up before a game against the Rams at Soldier Field on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Candice Richardson, from Indiana, tailgates before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham walks on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Latres Hines, from Dallas, Texas, center, tailgates before a game against the Los Angeles Rams. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stretches in the end zone before a game against the Rams on Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Sal Khan, from Aurora, tailgates before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stretches in the end zone before the game against the Rams on Sept. 29, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Heather Markwart, from Downer’s Grove, tailgates before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Matt Blue, center, throws a football to son Jackson Blue, 12, at a tailgate before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune)Gymnast Simone Biles greets her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, as he warms up to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron prepares for the game against the Los Angeles Rams. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher watch the Chicago Bears warm up to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Gymnast Simone Biles watches her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, and his teammates warm up to face the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos talks to actor Ashton Kutcher before facing the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams prepares to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Actor Ashton Kutcher watches the Chicago Bears warm up to face the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen prepares to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Actress Mila Kunis takes a photo with a fan as the Chicago Bears warm up to face the Los Angeles Rams. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Gymnast Simone Biles watches her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, and his teammates warm up to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears coach Matt Eberflus greets quarterback Caleb Williams before the game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore and quarterback Caleb Williams prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Show Caption1 of 57Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates his touchdown pass to DJ Moore (left) against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Expand Williams’ final line — 17 of 23 for 157 yards and one touchdown with five rushes for 12 yards — isn’t going to stand out at the end of the season. But the effort came in a victory, he played clean football and he avoided some of the pitfalls that put the offense in a hole in previous games. Some of the subtle decisions Williams made included being more comfortable with outlet throws and checkdowns, curbing the urge to extend the play, looking for an escape hatch in the pocket and creating outside of the structure. But he looked more comfortable operating within the structure of the offense and living for the next down, which is a legitimate hurdle for a lot of young quarterbacks. The downfield passing game remains a work in progress. DJ Moore had three catches for 22 yards and wide receivers totaled 12 targets, seven receptions and 51 yards. Week 5: Bears 36, Panthers 10 Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates as he heads to the locker room after a victory over the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus hugs Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales after the Bears defeated the Panthers, 36-10, at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) talks with Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton after the Bears' 36-10 victory Oct. 6, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (left) and center Coleman Shelton (65) celebrate after Williams threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver DJ Moore late in the second quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) keeps his eyes on the ball after forcing a fumble from Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans cheer in the fourth quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears coach Matt Eberflus points toward the end zone after cornerback Kyler Gordon recovered a fumble during the fourth quarter against the Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III (31) wags his finger after tackling Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (0) in the first quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson defends Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Oct. 6, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) scores a touchdown past Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson (2) during the second quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans watch from the stands while the Chicago Bears play the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus reacts after wide receiver DJ Moore (2) dropped a pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears fans point at Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) after he ran out-of-bounds during the fourth quarter. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings (97) celebrates after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) throws Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) to the ground in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus hugs Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (15) isn’t able to catch a pass in front of Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) in the third quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)The Panthers' Jaycee Horn, center, and the Bears' Bill Murray, left, and Matt Pryor are involved in an altercation during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. Pryor was kicked out the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears guard Matt Pryor (79) rolls on the ground after getting involved in a fight in the fourth quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers. Pryor was kicked out of the game. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) hypes up fans after the Bears scuffled with the Carolina Panthers after the Bears scored during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws a pass to Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs the ball during the third quarter Carolina Panthers. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams runs out of bounds during the third quarter against the Panthers at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Panthers on Oct. 6, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) applies pressure as Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) releases the ball in the fourth quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) celebrates with Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) after Moore scored a touchdown during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) in the second quarter. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. and Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon celebrate after the duo sacked Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton in the second quarter on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) runs in for a touchdown after a catch in the first quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) celebrates after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) falls on the ground while guarding Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) as he misses a pass in the end zone during the second quarter at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears running back Khalil Herbert returns a kickoff against the Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) breaks up a pass in the second quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) follows a block by center Coleman Shelton to break free for a long run against the Panthers at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble fumbles after a hit by Bears safety Jaquan Brisker in the second quarter Oct. 6, 2024, at Soldier Field. The Bears recovered. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) celebrates with teammate DeMarcus Walker (95) after Dexter Sr. recovered a fumble in the second quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) sack Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the first quarter at Soldier Field Sunday Oct. 6, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears running back D'Andre Swift scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Panthers. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Charles Harris (40) on third down during the first quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus yells out from the sideline in the third quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) eludes the Carolina Panthers defense in the second quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears running back D'Andre Swift celebrates with quarterback Caleb Williams after scoring a touchdown against the Panthers on Oct. 6, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)L to R: Chicago Bears players Tremaine Edmunds, Jaquan Brisker, and DeMarcus Walker, react after a big defensive play in the first quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) celebrates with Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) after the Bears stopped the Carolina Panthers from getting a first down on third during the first quarter. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) hands the ball off to Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during the first quarter Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) pushes Chicago Bears wide receiver Tyler Scott (10) while walking to the locker room before the Chicago Bears play the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) walks to the field before the Bears play the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up before the Chicago Bears play the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (right) has a laugh on the field while warming up for a game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A fan wearing a USC Caleb Williams jersey watches as players warm up for a game between the Chicago Bears and the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A Chicago Bears fan wearing a Caleb Williams jersey sits in the stands prior to a game between the Bears and the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Eric Heuser cooks brisket while tailgating before the Chicago Bears play the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans walk through the Soldier Field concourse before the Chicago Bears play the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up before the Chicago Bears play the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans tailgate before the Chicago Bears play the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams arrives before the Chicago Bears play the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on Oct. 6, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Show Caption1 of 60Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates as he heads to the locker room after a victory over the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Expand As the Bears wound up for their first-half knockout punch against a wounded and staggering Panthers team, DJ Moore found himself isolated to the left and drawing man coverage from cornerback Mike Jackson. Caleb Williams used a pre-snap check to realign the Panthers defense. Most significantly, with three other dangerous Bears weapons spread to the right, safety Xavier Woods began cheating in that direction before the play began. That gave Williams and Moore the window they wanted, the opportunity they had longed for. Moore beat Jackson with an inside release and angled his deep route toward the post. Williams, after steering Woods with his eyes, came back to Moore with a golden opportunity. The young quarterback ripped a pretty deep ball through the afternoon’s unpredictable winds. “It was just a dot,” Moore said. “We work on that in practice. And when he threw it, I was like, ‘Man, this is a touchdown.’ Because I knew I had crossed the corner’s face and there was nobody in the middle of the field. So I was like, ‘This is my ball or it’s nobody’s.’ And 99% of the time, it’s mine.” Williams’ pass dropped perfectly into the back of the end zone where Moore went up in front of Jackson to haul it in, then bounced to his feet with fire in his eyes and that primal scream exploding from deep within. Week 6: Bears 35, Jaguars 16 in London Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates as he heads to the locker room after a victory over the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell, center, celebrates with teammates after his interception in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears tight end Cole Kmet runs off the field after a victory over the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans celebrate in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears safety Elijah Hicks, 22, and cornerback Jaylon Johnson celebrate after Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk was unable to catch a pass for a touchdown in the end zone in the fourth quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears tight end Cole Kmet celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis in the first quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears safety Kevin Byard III, 31, knocks a ball away from Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange in the end zone in the third quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, 6, celebrates after a big stop in the first quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans cheer an interception by cornerback Josh Blackwell in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron congratulates wide receiver Keenan Allen after Allen scored a touchdown in the third quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson catches a pass in the second quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, left, and defensive tackle Chris Williams celebrate after a sack by Ogbongbemiga in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears defensive ends Daniel Hardy (92) and Austin Booker (94) celebrate after they stopped the Jaguars on a kickoff return in the second quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds tackles Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. as the ball pops free in the second quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. Edmunds recovered the ball after the fumble but the officials determined it was an incomplete pass. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates as he heads to the locker room after a victory against the Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears wide receiver DJ Moore comes up a little short from scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., right, is unable to catch a potential touchdown pass as Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones defends in the fourth quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears head coach Matt Eberflus congratulates his team in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans cheer in the stands in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins, right, blocks Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton as Caleb Williams releases the ball in the fourth quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws in the first quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Green Bay Packers fans bring their cheese to the Bears and Jaguars game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams dives for extra yards after a scramble that set up a touchdown late in the second quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks for an open receiver while battling the Jaguars in the fourth quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears fans cheer in the stands in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A Bears fan watches in the fourth quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, right, heads to the field as the Bears are introduced before facing the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A Chicago Bears fan dressed as Mike Ditka cheers during the third quarter against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Fireworks explode as the Chicago Bears prepare to take on the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up for a game against the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears players stand for the national anthem before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)The scene is set for a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up for a game against the Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze warms up for a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A Chicago Bears fan plays catch with a player during warmups for a game between the Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Inside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Mateo Velazquez (cq) (right) and his two sons, Sebastian (cq) (left), 14, and Santiago (cq), 9, relax on their screens outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. The Velazquez family lives in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Images of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (9) are seen outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London as Bears fans arrive for the game on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans stroll around outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before a game between the Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Progams and scarfs are seen for sale outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London prior to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A band performs outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London prior to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans stroll around outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before a game between the Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Martin Ackermann of Switzerland, wearing a Walter Payton shirt, arrives for a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Andrew Wilding (cq) juggles footballs while entertaining outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans stroll around outside of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before a game between the Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Robert Wolter (cq) and Jodi Wolter (cq) of Orlando, Florida, arrive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. The Wolter’s are originally from Hanover, IL. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Show Caption1 of 47Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates as he heads to the locker room after a victory over the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Expand   Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had a few words with himself on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sideline. DJ Moore was open streaking toward the left corner of the end zone in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but Williams didn’t put enough “juice” on the ball. It floated through the air a little bit more than he wanted, and that gave Jaguars safety Andre Cisco time to jump in front of Moore for an interception. The reset button certainly was effective. Williams led the Bears to touchdowns on their next four drives on the way to a 35-16 blowout and their third straight win. He was in command, efficient and — but for that interception — on point for much of the game as he completed 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards, two touchdowns apiece to Cole Kmet and Allen, and a 124.4 passer rating. He also rushed for a career-high 56 yards. His four touchdowns were the most by a quarterback at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since it opened in 2019. Week 8: Commanders 18, Bears 15 The Chicago Bears tip a Hail Mary pass that Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) caught for a touchdown to win the game on the final play of the fourth quarter on Oct. 27, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) catches a Hail Mary touchdown to defeat the Chicago Bears on the final play of the fourth quarter on Sunday in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears defenders Tremaine Edmunds (49), Elijah Hicks (22) and Jaylon Jones (21) get up while Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) celebrates his Hail Mary touchdown catch to win the game. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85), right, catches the game-winning Hail Mary pass from quarterback Jayden Daniels for an 18-15 win over the Bears at Northwest Stadium. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III (31) watches the Washington Commanders celebrate their last second touchdown to win the game Oct. 27, 2024, at Northwest Stadium. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears fans stand at their seats after an 18-15 loss to the Commanders at Northwest Stadium. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears head coach Matt Eberflus heads off the field after an 18-15 loss to the Commanders. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams walks off after the loss against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, right, congratulates Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels on an 18-15 win on Oct. 27, 2024, in Landover, Md. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears running back D'Andre Swift leaps over the defense of Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) in the fourth quarter on Oct. 27, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A field goal attempt from Commanders place kicker Austin Seibert is blocked by the Bears in the fourth quarter. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears guard Matt Pryor (79) and coaches celebrate after a Commanders field goal attempt is blocked in the fourth quarter. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) makes a turnover gesture as Bears offensive linemen are piled on the ground after Doug Kramer Jr. fumbled the ball at the goal line in the fourth quarter. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (22) and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) break up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) in the fourth quarter. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (23) celebrates his touchdown run late in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Commanders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) tackles Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the third quarter. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) scores a 56-yard touchdown in front of Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) gestures after a reception for a first down in the fourth quarter against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Fans get a pocket of late afternoon sun in the first quarter between the Commanders and Bears at Northwest Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates after the Bears took the lead late in the fourth quarter. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears guard Teven Jenkins walks off with an injury in the fourth quarter on Oct. 27, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) on a scramble in the second quarter on Oct. 27, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels throws under pressure from Bears defensive end Montez Sweat in the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Northwest Stadium. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) leaps through the line while scrambling against the Washington Commanders in the first quarter on Oct. 27, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is tackled by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell (39) grabs Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) as Daniels breaks free in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) sacks Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes a reception against Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) in the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) gets loose on a 56-yard touchdown run ahead of Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) in the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up to face the Commanders on Oct. 27, 2024. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)A Bears fan raises a sign in appreciation of tight ends before a game against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A oversized U.S. flag inflates as people work to hold it down on the field before a game between the Commanders and Bears at Northwest Stadium. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)A Bears fan wearing a bear costume stands in front of a Caleb Williams USC college jersey before a game against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Show Caption1 of 33The Chicago Bears tip a Hail Mary pass that Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) caught for a touchdown to win the game on the final play of the fourth quarter on Oct. 27, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Expand Caleb Williams thought he did a good job of tuning out the hoopla leading up to the game, which was billed as a showdown between Williams and the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, the Nos. 1 and 2 picks in the 2024 NFL draft. It was also a homecoming for Williams, who grew up in Maryland and played high school football in Washington D.C. But Williams and the Bears offense, which have struggled all season with slow starts, certainly didn’t look cool and collected prior to the fourth quarter. They went scoreless in the first half, and Williams completed just 4 of 13 passes for 36 yards and had seven carries for 36 yards in the first three quarters. Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Williams’ rhythm and timing, which had flourished in the Bears’ previous three games, was off. There were glaring missed opportunities. Williams gained 1 yard on third-and-2 in the second quarter, and his pass to DJ Moore on fourth-and-1 on the next drive went for no gain. Williams then took a 15-yard loss on a third-down sack late in the first half which pushed the Bears out of field-goal range. But the most notable error was a third-and-goal call from the 1-yard line with 6 minutes, 21 seconds to play. Week 9: Cardinals 29, Bears 9 Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams walks off the field after the loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches the offense struggle in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) and teamamtes walk off the field after the loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) jumps over Chicago Bears defenders Jaylon Johnson (1) and Kevin Byard III (31) in the third quarter during a game between the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 3, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears lost 29-9. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is picked up by Chicago Bears offensive tackle Larry Borom (75) after being sacked during a risky 4th and 10 play in the third quarter during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 3, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears lost 29-9. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus calls a timeout in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore(2), defended by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16), can’t reach an overthrown pass by Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 3, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Arizona Cardinals linebacker Xavier Thomas (54) pulls Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) down for a sack in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)A fan’s sign references the Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears history Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) hits a field goal in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (33) drives through Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) to score a touchdown in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Rain falls while the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals play the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cardinals running back James Conner dives for the end zone while Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn drives him out of bounds with defensive end Austin Booker (94) in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Arizona Cardinals linebacker Owen Pappoe (44) punches a fumble loose from Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) that bounced out of bounds in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (22) celebrates his fumble recovery in the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) reacts after missing a completion on third down in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)The Arizona Cardinals defense celebrates another sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the second half at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 3, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears lost 29-9. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) in the third quarter at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 3, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. The Bears lost 29-9. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) runs the ball over Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) in the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is sacked by Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa (43) and safety Budda Baker (3) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams greets his parents, Carl Williams, left, and Dayna Price, before facing the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears fans greet players before the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals fans arrive, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Show Caption1 of 24Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams walks off the field after the loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Expand Everything was pointing up for Caleb Williams coming out of London after he threw four touchdown passes in the blowout win. He was on a mini-heater in terms of being accurate, and coming out of the bye and in the last two games, it’s been a mess. Williams completed 22 of 41 passes for 216 yards and was sacked six times — at one point on three consecutive offensive plays. The Cardinals figured out what the Bears were doing protection-wise and there were too many jailbreaks after that, especially when the Bears were trailing big in the fourth quarter. There were no answers. Not enough explosive plays. Keenan Allen had a bad drop. Rome Odunze had a ball go off his hands. Williams missed some throws. He didn’t have a turnover, but it was a rocky outing and he’s 32 of 65 for 347 yards over his last two games. The biggest concern postgame was Williams’ ankle, which got twisted up at the end of the game. “I landed wrong and just kind of tweaked it. Then the last play, the dude grabbed my ankle and gator rolled,” he said. “I tried to get off of it because when you stay on it, that’s when bad stuff starts to happen and (it) breaks and all of that. So tried to just let my body go so I could fall and roll with him. “I’m OK.” Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early. Next up on the schedule Week 10: Bears vs. Patriots on Nov. 10 (noon, Fox-32) Week 11: Bears vs. Packers on Nov. 17 (noon, Fox-32) Week 12: Bears vs. Vikings on Nov. 24 (noon, Fox-32) Week 13: Bears at Lions on Nov. 28 (11:30 a.m., CBS-2) Week 14: Bears at 49ers on Dec. 8 (3:25 p.m., Fox-32) Week 15: Bears at Vikings on Dec. 16 (7:15 p.m., ABC-7) Week 16: Bears vs. Lions on Dec. 22 (noon, Fox-32) Week 17: Bears vs. Seahawks on Dec. 26 (7:15 p.m., Prime Video) Week 18: Bears at Packers on Jan. 4, or Sunday, Jan. 5 (TBD)