Sunday Night Football: Despite three Caleb Williams INTs, Bears lead 17-6 at halftime
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw three interceptions in the second quarter of a Sunday night game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the turnovers, the Bears maintained a 17-6 lead at halftime as the Buccaneers struggled to capitalize on the extra possessions.
Why it matters
This game highlights the volatile performance of a high-profile rookie quarterback and the tactical challenges faced by both teams in a critical mid-season matchup.
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams started out hot on Sunday night, but three second-quarter interceptions have allowed the Buccaneers to stay in it. But Tampa Bay hasn’t been able to do much with all the extra opportunities.
With a 14-3 lead in the second quarter, the Bears looked like they were about to go up 21-3, as they’d faced little resistance from Tampa Bay’s defense.
But on second-and-21, Williams was looking for Rome Odunze in the end zone when Tykee Smith stepped in front of the pass to pick it off. The Bucs gave it right back when Baker Mayfield was stuffed on a QB sneak on fourth-and-1 from their own 35.
Williams gave it away again on his next pass, when he heaved a downfield throw while getting hit. That pass was picked off by Zyon McCollum.
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