Overview
- Rams safety Kamren Curl intercepted Williams’ deep throw intended for DJ Moore in overtime, setting up Harrison Mevis’ 42-yard field goal to end the divisional game at Soldier Field.
- Williams said the turnover stemmed from a route misread, explaining he expected Moore to flatten under the safety rather than stay vertical, a point he reiterated Monday as a lesson in precision.
- Replays showed Moore slowing on the route, drawing public criticism from former players including Terrell Owens and Chase Daniel, even as others noted multiple missed chances contributed to the loss.
- Before OT, Williams forced the extra period with a 51.2–air-yard fourth-down touchdown to Cole Kmet with 18 seconds left, a throw coach Ben Johnson called “ridiculous” after opting against a two-point try.
- Williams finished 23-of-42 for 257 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions as the Bears capped an 11-6, NFC North title season; the Rams move on to face the Seahawks in the NFC Championship.