Williams Overcomes Four Picks to Lead Bears to Late Win

On November 8, Caleb Williams threw four interceptions but recovered to guide the Chicago Bears to a 27-24 victory over Tampa Bay. His 38-yard completion to Colston Loveland set up Cairo Santos’ 38-yard field goal as time expired.

Williams finished 22 of 37 for 279 yards. He said two interceptions were intended as throwaways, one came from a poor decision and another was tipped. Despite the mistakes, he said he would not become hesitant about passing. The four picks marked a career high.

Chicago built a 17-3 lead after Williams threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze and a 56-yard completion to Luther Burden. Tampa Bay fought back to tie the game at 24, while a lost Bears fumble by Burden helped set up the Buccaneers’ tying points. Chicago’s offense managed just 72 yards on 22 rushing attempts.

The Bears’ defense helped limit the damage from Williams’ turnovers. Jaylon Johnson returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, and three first-half interceptions led to only three Tampa Bay points. Williams praised the defense and special teams for making important plays.

Loveland said Chicago had made too many mistakes but credited the team’s resilience. Coach Ben Johnson said the Bears were prepared for a late, high-pressure drive. Chicago now heads into its bye week, giving Williams two weeks to reflect on the performance.