Overview

• Caleb Williams directed an 11-play, 69-yard march that ended in D’Andre Swift’s 2-yard go-ahead touchdown with 1:34 remaining.
• Josh Blackwell blocked Daniel Carlson’s 54-yard try with 0:33 left after timing the snap based on a tell flagged by Bears long snapper Scott Daly; Carlson said it felt good off his foot but the timing may have been off.
• Chicago’s defense produced four takeaways for the second straight week, highlighted by Kevin Byard’s two interceptions and Tyrique Stevenson’s diving pick plus a fumble recovery.
• The Bears yielded 240 rushing yards at 7.7 per carry, and coach Ben Johnson called the overall showing “a mess” as he targets tackling, block-shedding and run fits during the bye.
• Cairo Santos went 4-for-4 on field goals (43, 46, 51, 52) to tie Robbie Gould for the most 50-plus makes in team history, while coaches sort out tackle roles after in-game changes and anticipate possible returns for Grady Jarrett, T.J. Edwards and Kyler Gordon after the break.