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NFL·November 6, 2026 01:35 PM ET

Caleb Williams' playoff touchdown resurfaces ahead of Bears-Buccaneers

Chicago carries a 6-2 record into the prime-time matchup.

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What happened: Broadcaster Mike Tirico's call of Caleb Williams' late touchdown in the NFC Divisional round resurfaced as part of promotional coverage for Sunday's game between the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bears and Buccaneers are scheduled to play Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: Chicago enters the contest at 6-2 and holds the No. 5 seed in the NFC following a three-game winning streak, capped by a 34-17 road victory against Seattle. Tampa Bay sits at 3-5 and the No. 10 seed in the conference after securing consecutive wins, including a 16-0 shutout against Atlanta. The matchup carries key conference positioning implications as Chicago attempts to keep pace in the NFC North while Tampa Bay seeks to stay within reach of the wild-card race.

By the numbers: Williams has completed 112 of 158 passes for 1,267 yards with 6 touchdowns and 1 interception in 2026 through 5 games. Chicago holds a 6-2 record in 2026 through 8 games, while Tampa Bay stands at 3-5 in 2026 through 8 games.

What to watch: The Bears host the Buccaneers on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, with national coverage on NBC and Peacock.

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