Overview
- Los Angeles won 20-17 on Harrison Mevis’ 42-yard field goal set up by Kam Curl’s overtime interception of a pass intended for D.J. Moore.
- Caleb Williams called the decisive turnover a miscommunication with Moore and said he will target accuracy and footwork in the offseason.
- Chicago forced overtime when Williams hit Cole Kmet for a fourth-down touchdown with 18 seconds left, a 51.2 air-yard throw with a 17.8% completion probability per Next Gen Stats.
- Johnson praised the throw as “ridiculous” and said he briefly considered a two-point attempt before choosing the extra point because of inside-the-five issues.
- The Bears finished 11-6 with their first NFC North title since 2018 and a franchise-record seven fourth-quarter comebacks; Williams went 23-of-42 for 257 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.