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Blackwell’s Last-Minute Block Seals Bears’ 25-24 Win Over Raiders

Preparation on Las Vegas’ snap timing set up the decisive block that highlighted Chicago’s emerging situational edge.

Overview

  • With 38 seconds left, Josh Blackwell blocked Daniel Carlson’s 54-yard attempt off the left edge after picking up a weekly tip from Bears long snapper Scott Daly about the Raiders’ snapper’s tell.
  • Ben Johnson told Caleb Williams, “This is what you’re built for,” before the quarterback led an 11-play, 69-yard touchdown drive that put Chicago ahead late.
  • Cairo Santos hit all four field goals (43, 46, 51 and 52 yards) and his accuracy kept the Bears within reach during a sputtering offensive day.
  • Chicago’s defense generated multiple takeaways, including two interceptions by Kevin Byard and another by Tyrique Stevenson, to offset 240 rushing yards allowed.
  • Carlson said the kick “felt good off the foot” as Las Vegas reviews timing and protection after the block, with Jonah Laulu at right-side wing and regular tight end Michael Mayer sidelined by a concussion.