Caleb Williams, Baker Mayfield interaction
The gist
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw a career-high four interceptions but Chicago still beat Tampa Bay 27-24.
The win keeps Chicago at 7-2, while Baker Mayfield disputes a Bears tactic on a false start.
How it unfolded
- Nov 8, 2026Caleb Williams threw a career-high four interceptions, including three in the second quarter, against the Buccaneers.
- Nov 8, 2026After Williams' fourth interception, Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson intercepted Baker Mayfield and returned it for a 67-yard touchdown, pushing Chicago's lead to 24-13 with 3:39 left in the third.
- Nov 8, 2026The Buccaneers finished with four interceptions and a blocked punt but scored just three points off those plays, and the Bears won 27-24 on a last-second field goal.
Key terms
- interceptions
- An interception in American football that the defending player returns for a touchdown.
- false start
- A disallowed start in sports, usually caused by a participant moving before the signal or permission to start.
- NFC South
- One of the four divisions of the National Football Conference in the National Football League.
Source: Wikipedia