Bears 22, Packers 16 (OT): Caleb Williams Delivers Signature Moment in Stunning Comeback
In one of the wildest finishes of the season, Caleb Williams gave Bears fans a moment they won’t forget anytime soon. With the game on the line in overtime, the rookie quarterback uncorked a 46-yard strike to DJ Moore - a walk-off touchdown that capped a furious late-game rally and lifted Chicago to a 22-16 win over the Packers at Soldier Field.
This wasn’t just another win. This was a statement.
Down by 10 points late in the fourth quarter, the Bears looked cooked. Green Bay had a 99% win probability, and with just a few minutes left on the clock, it felt like Chicago was headed for another frustrating chapter in a rivalry that’s haunted them for years. But Williams had other plans.
The rookie quarterback, already showing a knack for late-game heroics, led the Bears to their sixth comeback win of the season when trailing in the final two minutes. That’s not just clutch - that’s elite company. And this one might be the most impressive yet, especially considering the stakes.
With the win, the Bears improve to 11-4 and stretch their lead in the NFC North to 1.5 games over the Packers, who fall to 9-5-1. It’s a huge swing with just two weeks left in the regular season, and it gives Chicago a clear path to locking up the division - something that felt far from guaranteed just a few weeks ago.
But let’s talk about that final play.
Overtime. Tied at 16.
The Bears needed a spark, and Williams delivered. He dropped back, scanned the field, and found Moore streaking down the sideline.
The throw was perfect - a frozen rope that hit Moore in stride. The veteran wideout did the rest, racing into the end zone as Soldier Field erupted.
It was the kind of play that defines seasons - and maybe even careers.
For Moore, it was another reminder of how valuable he is to this offense. For Williams, it was a signature moment in what’s quickly becoming a standout rookie campaign.
And for the Bears? It was a win that might just shift the balance of power in the NFC North.
On the other side, the Packers were dealt a brutal blow - both on the scoreboard and in the huddle. Jordan Love left the game with a concussion, a tough moment for a quarterback who’s been playing some of his best football down the stretch. His status moving forward will be something to monitor closely, especially with Green Bay still fighting for playoff positioning.
This rivalry has seen its fair share of drama over the years, but Saturday night added a new chapter - one that Bears fans will be replaying for a long time. A rookie quarterback, a veteran receiver, and a prime-time comeback against a division rival? That’s the stuff legends are made of.
And if this is what Caleb Williams looks like under pressure, the rest of the NFC might want to take notice.