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Caleb Williams Owns the Moment
After overtime heartbreak, Caleb Williams spoke like a quarterback who expects more from himself and the outcome.
Caleb Williams didn’t need a reminder of how the Bears’ season ended.
When he stepped to the podium at Halas Hall on Monday, the moment was still close enough to feel. He knew overtime would come up. He knew the throw would be the focus. And he didn’t try to sidestep any of it.
Less than 24 hours after Chicago’s 20–17 overtime loss to the Rams, Williams spoke calmly and deliberately — the way quarterbacks do when the disappointment hasn’t faded, but the responsibility is already owned.
The Rams lost the coin toss Sunday night. Chicago elected to kick. The defense responded with a stop, forcing a punt and giving the offense the ball with the season still alive. Soldier Field buzzed as Williams jogged onto the field, the offense moving with purpose and confidence.
Then came the play that ended it.
On an over route intended for DJ Moore, Williams released the ball on rhythm, trusting the design and the timing. Rams safety Kamren Curl stepped in front of it, intercepting the pass and sealing the game. On replay, it appeared Moore shut the route down early, never fully flattening it across the field. Williams threw the ball where the route was supposed to carry him.
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