Caleb Williams threw four interceptions but still guided the Chicago Bears to a 27-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, extending their winning streak to four games. Despite the career-high turnovers, Williams remained unshaken, insisting he would keep pushing the ball downfield.
The Bears started strong, scoring two touchdowns early with passes to Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III, taking a 14-0 lead. Tampa Bay quickly adjusted, ramping up pressure on Williams. His first interception came near the goal line on a throw intended for Odunze. Two more interceptions followed before halftime, halting Chicago’s attempts to increase their lead. Williams later explained that the first interception was a poor decision, while the next two came from trying to throw the ball away under pressure.
Williams finished the game completing 22 of 37 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns. His fourth interception occurred in the third quarter after a deflected pass. Alongside these errors, the Bears lost a fumble when Burden dropped the ball late in the fourth quarter. The Buccaneers capitalised on that turnover, scoring a touchdown and a two-point conversion to tie the game at 24 with under three minutes to go.
Despite the setbacks, Williams refused to change his aggressive style. In a video shared by the NFL on Instagram, he said, “I’m gonna throw until I can’t throw anymore.” That mindset proved important on the final drive. Williams connected with tight end Colston Loveland for a 38-yard gain, moving the Bears inside the Tampa Bay 20-yard line. Cairo Santos then kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired to secure the victory.
The Bears head into their bye week with a 7-2 record but with clear areas to improve, particularly in ball security. Williams now faces the challenge of balancing his willingness to take risks with the need to avoid costly turnovers under defensive pressure. His performance against Tampa Bay showed the Bears can overcome mistakes and still come away with a win.
According to Yahoo Sports.
