Overview

• Chicago played its starters the entire first half, with Williams finishing 11-of-15 for roughly 113–115 yards and one touchdown.
• His night began with a fumbled exchange with Olamide Zaccheaus, and the offense punted on its first two drives.
• Williams led a late two-minute march capped by a touchdown to Rome Odunze as the Bears totaled 165 yards before halftime and trailed 20-10 when starters exited.
• Earlier in the preseason, he went 6-of-10 for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Bills after not playing in the opener.
• Ben Johnson had indicated Williams would play with duration set after practice, and fans later praised the quarterback’s resilient finish on social media.