Overview
- Chicago erased a 21-3 halftime deficit, forced four quick punts to start the second half, and scored 25 fourth-quarter points, capped by Caleb Williams’ 25-yard strike to DJ Moore with 1:43 left.
- Williams went 24-of-48 for 361 yards and two touchdowns, securing his seventh fourth-quarter comeback of the season, the most by any quarterback under 25 according to NFL Research.
- Rookie tight end Colston Loveland posted eight catches for 137 yards to become the first rookie tight end with at least eight receptions and 100 yards in a playoff game, earning a game ball along with Montez Sweat and Williams.
- Rivalry fire carried into the aftermath as Bears coach Ben Johnson delivered an expletive-laced locker-room address and shared a terse handshake with Matt LaFleur, while Williams grated cheese on Prime Video.
- With the 31-27 Wild Card win, the No. 2 seed Bears advance to the Divisional Round to host either the Eagles or the Rams next weekend, pending the Eagles–49ers result.