What happened: The Chicago Bears executed a condensed sail flood concept in the fourth quarter, clearing space for Williams to target Loveland on an open corner route. The completion moved Chicago into field-goal range to secure the late victory.
Why it matters: The win improves Chicago to 7-2 through nine games in 2026, keeping the Bears in the NFC's fifth playoff seed. The late-game scoring drive extends Chicago's winning streak to four games.
By the numbers: Chicago is 7-2 through nine games in 2026, holding the NFC's No. 5 seed on an active four-game winning streak.
What to watch: Chicago looks to carry its four-game winning streak into Week 10 while monitoring roster movement ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.