In a season packed with unforgettable moments, the Chicago Bears’ 2025 campaign delivered something truly special in Week 16 - and now, it’s officially the NFL’s Moment of the Year.
Let’s rewind to that electric afternoon at Soldier Field. The Bears were down 10 in the fourth quarter against their oldest rival, the Green Bay Packers.
It looked grim. But then came the comeback - the kind that defines a season.
Chicago recovered an onside kick, clawed their way back into the game, and forced overtime. And then, with the pressure at its peak, Caleb Williams dropped a dime to DJ Moore - a 46-yard touchdown strike that sent the stadium into a frenzy and sealed a 22-16 win.
That play - Williams to Moore, deep down the sideline in OT - didn’t just win a game. It won Next Gen Stats’ Moment of the Year at NFL Honors, with DJ Moore accepting the award on behalf of the Bears.
“Oooh, there is a lot of people in this mug,” Moore said with a smile, accepting the honor. “But I want to say thank you to God… This season was special for the 2025 Bears.
RIP Virginia (McCaskey), but we went out there and made some moments this year, and they were special moments. And we can't look forward to causing havoc to the league next year."
That quote says it all - this wasn’t just a feel-good win in December. It was a defining moment in a season where the Bears made a habit of refusing to fold.
Chicago racked up seven fourth-quarter comebacks this season - including the playoffs. That Week 16 thriller against Green Bay was just the beginning.
A few weeks later, the Bears found themselves trailing 21-3 at halftime in the Wild Card round - once again facing the Packers. And once again, they flipped the script, storming back to win 31-27 and send their rivals packing.
It’s hard to overstate how much these comeback wins meant - not just for the standings, but for the team’s identity. The Bears weren’t just winning games; they were doing it with grit, resilience, and a flair for the dramatic. They were building something.
So it’s only fitting that the Moment of the Year came from this group. That touchdown wasn’t just a highlight - it was a snapshot of everything this Bears team stood for in 2025.
And the awards didn’t stop there. Earlier in the night, Joe Thuney - a rock on the offensive line - took home the inaugural Protector of the Year award, recognizing the league’s top offensive lineman. It was a well-earned nod for a player who quietly anchored one of the most improved units in football.
With the football world watching, the Bears got their flowers. And if DJ Moore’s words are any indication, they’re not done yet.
This team made a statement in 2025. Now the rest of the league has been put on notice: the Bears are back, and they’re just getting started.