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Caleb Williams’ 51.2-Air-Yard Red-Zone Heave Forces OT as Bears Fall to Rams

Next Gen Stats measured the 14-yard score at 51.2 air yards, the longest red-zone completion it has tracked.

Overview

  • On fourth-and-4 inside the Rams’ 10 with under a minute left, Williams retreated to the 40 before hitting Cole Kmet for the tying touchdown.
  • Next Gen Stats calculated 51.2 air yards and a 17.8% completion probability for the pass, which is officially recorded as a 14-yard TD.
  • Los Angeles won 20-17 in overtime after Kamren Curl intercepted Williams and Harrison Mevis converted the walk-off field goal.
  • The victory advances the Rams to an NFC Championship matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
  • The moment punctuated Williams’ growth after a rocky rookie year, highlighted by seven fourth-quarter comebacks and back-to-back clutch throws.