High expectations follow being a high NFL draft pick.
For three quarters, the matchup cut against those lofty expectations in some ways — and for the last quarter, it became an instant classic that ended with the defining play, so far, of the 2024 NFL season.
By summoning offense that had been missing the first three quarters, Williams and the Chicago Bears rallied from a 12-point deficit to take a 15-12 lead against Washington with 23 seconds left on a short touchdown pass by Williams, followed by a two-point conversion.
Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown hauled in the Hail Mary with no time left.
Washington won 18-15 to improve to 6-2, while Chicago fell to 4-3 in one of the most improbable ways.
Persons:
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Williams, Noah Brown, Peter Casey, Daniels
Organizations:
Chicago Bears, Washington
Locations:
Chicago