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Bears' Season Ends in OT as Rams Capitalize on Williams-Moore Miscommunication

Ben Johnson opted for the tying PAT after Caleb Williams’ record-setting touchdown, citing goal-line struggles.

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.