Overview
- Chicago overcame a 20-10 fourth-quarter deficit to beat New York 24-20 at Soldier Field, dropping the Giants to 2-8.
- Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a concussion after a third-quarter hit, was evaluated multiple times, and did not return; Russell Wilson replaced him.
- With the ball inside the 1-yard line, Brian Daboll opted for a 19-yard field goal rather than another shot at a touchdown, a conservative decision widely criticized postgame.
- Defensive breakdowns and special teams errors, including a shanked punt and kickoff issues, helped fuel two late Bears touchdown drives capped by a 17-yard Caleb Williams run.
- Daboll’s job security is under heavy scrutiny, with no staff changes announced, and the team’s handling of Dart’s safety drawing renewed criticism after prior protocol violations and fines.