Bears QB Caleb Williams throws four interceptions but beats Buccaneers
The gist
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw four interceptions for the first time in his life in a 27-24 win over Tampa Bay.
The Bears are 7-2, and Williams says the picks won't change how he throws.
How it unfolded
- Oct 21, 2026Williams is named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 24 of 24 passes from a clean pocket for 248 yards in a 31-23 win over the Falcons.
- Nov 1, 2026A source says Williams won't back down on his custom cleats, vowing to keep wearing the ones he believes are safer and refusing to cover the logo.
- Nov 2, 2026Williams throws a 1-yard touchdown to Luther Burden on the opening drive and finishes with 247 yards on 71% passing, no turnovers and one sack in a 34-17 win at Seattle.
Key terms
- quarterback
- An offensive football position whose player usually lines up behind the line and leads the offense, often throwing passes.
- interceptions
- An interception in American football that the defending player returns for a touchdown.
- NFC North
- One of four divisions of the National Football Conference in the NFL, with four member teams.
Source: Wikipedia